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  1. ED Cheat sheet?

    Cheat sheets aren't very useful in the ED. Honestly, you don't have time to write too much down because we see so many patients in one day. I am a new grad as well and what I have found helpful is...
  2. Any good ER reads?

    Fast facts for the ER nurse! I am a new grad in the ER and I keep it with me when on the floor. It's a good quick reference as far as making sure you're ordering the right labs and anticipating what...
  3. Every interview is different! It depends what hospital, what department, etc. If this is your first interview, be prepared for screening types of questions. Be able to explain why you want the...
  4. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    I was hired into the ED back in December! It's good to know they're still making calls and interviewing. Good luck!! (: what department are you interviewing
  5. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    I think they are out of the office for a few more days for the holidays! If that helps
  6. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    I saw that as well. I'm not sure but you could always try contacting HR to find out for sure. Wasn't one of the positions for ICU? I did hear that the new grad ICU positions were full, but in not...
  7. Why do you love the CCU?

    I am a new grad and have an upcoming interview for the CCU. I would love to hear from some CCU nurses about why they love working in this field! What kind of patients do you see on a regular basis?...
  8. Interviewing for ER Residency

    I recently interviewed for an ER spot in a versant program and I got it! Out of the different units that I interviewed for, I would have to say that ER was the most intimidating. For my second...
  9. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    Well, technically two interviews. But for my second interview the ED and float pool will be on the panel (at least that's what they said). Thanks so much for your help!
  10. List any awards/honors that you have! Ex: dean's list, nursing honor societies, etc. It looks like you have great
  11. Nursing student survival tips

    coffee, energy drinks, cliffbars and cheddar
  12. I feel very overwhelmed about my clinicals.

    Always brush up on your skills BEFORE clinical! (: Showing up and not knowing what your doing is pretty humiliating, everyone has been there at least once. Obviously, its hard to read something in a...
  13. West Coast University January 2013

    Loved WCU! I recently graduated (november 2012 cohort NOHO campus), passed my boards within two weeks of graduating, and already have interviews lined up. It's not an easy program, I don't think I've...
  14. feels awesome to be up here

    Congrats!!
  15. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    Does anyone know if CCU and DOU are the same unit at white? Is CCU critical care or cardiac care? I was also asked to come in to interview with CCU/DOU and I don't know if it's the same unit or two...
  16. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    Hi nglaurenRN! I will definitely try to find out more and let you know what they say! (: I am curious to find out when we would be notified by as well. How was the DOU interview? Also, kind of a...
  17. First interview for the ED, help!

    Thank you everyone for your responses! Any advice is helpful to me
  18. First interview for the ED, help!

    Hi everyone! I have a panel interview for the ED at a fairly large metropolitan hospital. I am a new grad, and the position is for a new grad versant program. This is my dream job and I am so excited...
  19. First interview for the ED, help!

    thanks so much, super
  20. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    I had my interview today!
  21. White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    Hello everyone! New to this forum. I had my first interview and it went well. I have an interview next week with ED, float pool, and DOU. Any advice going into this next round of interviews? I have no...
  22. First interview for the ED, help!

    Gunny- Thank you so much, that is great advice! I actually had clinicals in this particular ED and totally loved it there. It would seriously be an honor to work alongside the nurses that I precepted...
  23. I have an interview tomorrow.

    Definitely dress up! I've heard you're not supposed to wear scrubs to an interview. (: Good
  24. Hello fellow nursing students! I am graduating in October and want to start preparing for my boards with either Hurst or Kaplan. I have looked into both and so far have noticed that Hurst seems to be...
  25. westcoast university

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if any current westcoast university students (LA campus) could share their experience with the BSN program. I haven't had a chance to talk to any current students to see...