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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 just making a to do list for each patient once i have...

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 meds/procedures might be ordered. It also has a few...

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 position, why you are a good fit for the hospital, know t...

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 for?

I think they are out of the office for a few more days for the holidays! If that helps (:

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 positive! Couldn't hurt to apply (: good luck!

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? Also what do you believe are the necessary skills/ k...

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 interviews (with the units) some are only with the floor ...

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! :)

List any awards/honors that you have! Ex: dean's list, nursing honor societies, etc. It looks like you have great experience!

coffee, energy drinks, cliffbars and cheddar munchies!

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 book and then know how to do it online. If you're r...

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 ever had to work harder for something in my life. ...

Congrats!!

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 different! Help! (:

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 stupid question but do you know if the DOU is the same ...

Thank you everyone for your responses! Any advice is helpful to me (:

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 to have this opportunity! I believe the interview ...

thanks so much, super helpful!

I had my interview today! (:

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 idea what to expect. So excited to move on to the...

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 with, they are all so talented! I need to remembe...

Definitely dress up! I've heard you're not supposed to wear scrubs to an interview. (: Good luck!

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 more concentrated on mastery of content while Kapl...

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 how they like it. I feel like they've been so pus...