dasburyRN

ReeNee, I got the offer letter on November 2nd and started November 28th. I believe it is typical to allow at least three weeks between the offer date and orientation. They expect you to have your pre-emplloyment screening complete two weeks before...

I was in the middle section in the front row. Last seat on the right. Thanks Fashionista!

Glad you found your way their this morning!! I didn't see this until now. I didn't have a chance to talk to you today. I think you sat a couple of rows behind me :) I heard your name being called but by the time I turned around I couldn't tell wh...

Try getting into a specialty like Opthamology or working for a doctor outside of the hospital. How about a medi-spa? There are so many things you can do with your degree! Just do a little research.

It will definitely be an adjustment! It's been about 5 years for me.

Hahaha! I saw that. It's kind of funny what ends up having to be printed in orientation packets because someone along the way thought it was a good idea to show up looking like they just rolled out of bed. I am not nervous....yet. Right now I ...

Congratulations! I wonder how many new grads there will be in our group. BTW, sbrown, did you decide what to wear? I think I'm just going to wear black dress pants and a nice shirt and sweater.

I used this resume sample as my guide. It worked for me so I hope it helps. resume sample_1.doc

Hopkins gives new grads credit for past work experience that requires use of a previous bachelors degree. For every 3 years of work experience in your prior field, they give you 1 year pay increase.

I couldn't have said it better. I think I was asked all of these things in my interview for the OR as well. The nurse manager flat out asked me to tell her about the roles of the circulator and scrub nurse. Make sure you know the basics.

Here's what I think. You must be doing something right to even get these interviews! Rejections happen because we can't be everything to everybody. If you are feeling overly nervous before your interviews just treat the inteview as if you are not pl...

Haha! Diva, you are correct. He wasn't actually a professor, rather an adjunct. He mispronounced or misused a word nearly every sentence. It's hard to respect someone as a professional if they can't pronounce words correctly. So many people comp...

I had a nursing professor say "I mean, she was emancipated...like she hadn't eaten in three days!"

Mid November there will be lots of new grad jobs posted. It seems to me though that most hosptials are patial to THEIR students. However, I just got a job at Hopkins, had no medical experience, and didn't do my practicum there. It's possible!

I don't have a clue. My head is still swimming with the fact that I actually have a job! I don't think the job offer stated anything about what to wear to orientation. Hopefully I will received the occupational health email soon. So much to do in...

I interviewed on the 16th and she told me she had one more interview (must have been you!). I emailed the recruiter a couple of times and she told me that the NM had decided to interview a few more applicants. At that point I just assumed I didn't ...

Wilmer OR! I am completely psyched! I had two interviews one at Wilmer OR and one at Weinberg OR. I was really beginning to think I didn't get either position. It took about 2 weeks to get the offer.

I was just emailed an offer letter yesterday! Whoot! I will be orienting with you on the 28th

Hey everyone, I need help with this scenerio. While I understand priority (ABC's and Maslow's) and delegation, I am having difficulty with this particular scenerio. I feel it should go like this: 1. Fainted Visitor- I would be going to evaluate thi...

Thanks for your help! I didn't realize anyone responded to my question!

I have no background in the healthcare field and while it does not hinder my studies, it definitely has an impact on my confidence in the clinical setting.

Yeah. I was accepted late (a week before class started) and was still expected to complete all the readings and prelab! After the first couple of weeks it slowed down a little. I think they try to weed you out

We had about 13 chapters of reading to do before the first day of class plus a prelab write-up. we jumped right into lecture and lab with barely any talk of the syllabus! Our first exam was the very first day of the second week. What a whirlwind!

Yes I did. I was enrolled in Harford Community College's CNA course for the summer but got into their nursing program last minute. I think it runs from around mid July to late August. the content of a CNA course is not going to be tough. It's main...

It depends on where you live. My community college offers a good program. I'm sure yours does as well.