Pokytrokyt

Pokytrokyt

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  1. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    Pokytrokyt replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to bag a long career in IT to make a difference in other people's lives before I retired. At age 57 started an accelerated 2nd degree BSN program at Georgetown Univ. Finished at age 59. I'm...

  2. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    Pokytrokyt replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    You're never to old to do something new. I spent 35 years in IT management and sales before deciding I really wanted to spend my last 10 years of work doing something in healthcare. So at age 57 I...

  3. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Realistically, JHH gets a huge number of applicants for every opening they have. Many nursing positions are only posted online for 1 day. So if you are not selected for one if these positions, you are...

  4. Wow its really hard to find a job as a NEW GRAD RN...

    Pokytrokyt replied to jtanga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated with a BSN over a year ago (May '11), passed the NCLEX with flying colors and only got hired to work in a hospital this past week. And at that, it wasn't in DC/MD/VA - where I already own...

  5. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes, they're both were in residencies. Once is in CCU the other is in

  6. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have friends working as new grads in both hospitals. I think you'll be happier at Hopkins, if you don't mind

  7. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    NC I-M jobs are for nurses with 1 year of experience or more. The new grad jobs are labeled NC I. I was hired as a new grad for an NC I job in

  8. ACLS

    Pokytrokyt replied to kujomonster's topic in General Nursing

    ok, so i need to take an online or in-person class first, pass an exam then do the "megacode." what's involved in the megacode? is it done one-on-one between a student and instructor, or in

  9. Can RN's Work as PCT's?

    Pokytrokyt replied to Pokytrokyt's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback, Kimberly! I'll be sure to check them

  10. Can RN's Work as PCT's?

    Pokytrokyt posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    It's now been 10 months since my graduation from nursing school in DC, and I'm still looking for my first RN job. And I'm really frustrated. Despite my 2nd degree BSN and good GPA, I'm concerned...

  11. ACLS

    Pokytrokyt replied to kujomonster's topic in General Nursing

    I see that there are a number of companies that offer online-only ACLS training. But is there also a hands-on simulation required for certification, too? I'm thinking about doing an ACLS at my own...

  12. Washington Hospital Center RN Residency October 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to jllebbossiere's topic in General Nursing

    I registered for the February New Grad/RN Residency positions on WHC's website in early November. I don't think the posting is still there. Maybe there will be a separate residency program for...

  13. GPA Requirements for Washington DC area schools?

    Pokytrokyt replied to stelat2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think the answer depends on what kind of nursing you want to do after earning your RN. If you want to work in a DC/MD/VA hospital in either acute or critical care as a new grad nurse, you will...

  14. Anne Arundel Medical Center

    Pokytrokyt replied to bonesrn's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yeah, I've been watching their web site and saw that they've posted a new grad job in the NICU. Not my area of interest, but maybe there'll be new grad openings posted in other units, too > I'd...

  15. Marymount Accelerated BSN - Spring 2010

    Pokytrokyt posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm looking to trade info with people who've been accepted for the Spring 2010 accelerated BSN class at Marymount. I got my acceptance (I applied early) on 10/1. If you got into more than one school...

  16. Washington Hospital Center RN Residency October 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to jllebbossiere's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  17. Washington Hospital Center RN Residency October 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to jllebbossiere's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me when the next round of hiring will happen for WHC's nurse residency program? I'm a BSN who graduated in May 2011, looking for my first job this Fall. I applied for a job at WHC...

  18. Any Hospital Hiring in MD?

    Pokytrokyt replied to MajesticRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've applied for jobs at Hopkins, Sinai, UMMC, Northwest/Randallstown, Sibley, Suburban, Bayview. Do you know of any others that I've

  19. New Graduate jobs in MD,VA,DC areas

    Pokytrokyt replied to Bellissimo's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was hired at JHH in August as a new BSN/RN. JHH has a rolling hiring process - they hire new grad nurses every month. A friend of mine (another new grad) was just hired to work on an Oncology unit...

  20. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Not everyone hired by JH went to school there or U MD. In my cohort that started last month, I know of two folks who went to Towson (another state school), one went to Univ of Delaware, two of us...

  21. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The tricky thing for new grads is finding the postings on the Hopkins employment webpage for new grads. You'll need to look for "Nurse Clinician I" jobs. Many times, I found these jobs were only...

  22. New grads 2011, Northern Virginia/DC, who is hiring?

    Pokytrokyt replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sure. Johns

  23. New grads 2011, Northern Virginia/DC, who is hiring?

    Pokytrokyt replied to Nurses-Rule1987's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just started at a hospital in Baltimore, this week. Several of the folks in my new grad program are ADN prepared RN's. That said, most were BSN prepared. My guess is you'll have a harder time...

  24. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I don't know which floor it's on, but I'll be working in the Cardiac critical care

  25. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    Pokytrokyt replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I own a condo in northern VA, so I have to rent my place before I can sign a lease in Baltimore. Until then, I'll be commuting 90 minutes each way. :-( What neighborhoods are people moving to? Two...