JillyRN

JillyRN

Clinic Nursing, Family Planning, OR

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  1. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    I had an awesome experience with Liberty. I worked full time as an RN in a Dr.'s office so I had nights and weekends to study. Assignments were due on Monday nights, which worked out perfectly....

  2. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm confused with you kdazzle! From what my recruiter told me, the deadline for the february board was sometime in January, then the board was scheduled to meet February 19th and the decision was...

  3. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    JillyRN replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    I definitely respect your desire to enjoy your younger years while still "unattached" (i.e. no mortgage, spouse, children, etc.). Some things to consider: 1) If you choose to complete your LPN or...

  4. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the heads up Kdazzle. I just got back from my appointment at MEPS and made it through without any need for waivers. That's a big relief. Now, I plan on going back through my 9 questions...

  5. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    I completed my RN to BSN through Liberty University. They offered a military tuition discount, waived fees and a book voucher. Classes were every 8 weeks so I was able to finish in a year with a...

  6. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I definitely agree with that. I'm telling myself not to get my hopes up, but at the same time, I don't want to go into the interview without a go-getter attitude. I'm going for my medical screening...

  7. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Looks like I need to go shopping for some grandma shoes, Lol. Thanks for all the advice kdazzle and AFhopeful! I'm much more at ease knowing both of you had such good experiences. So what did both of...

  8. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much for those recommendations! Since I haven't been scheduled yet, we really haven't discussed it but I will let you know if I don't get the cheat sheet. Hearing how formal it is is...

  9. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for getting those numbers BVFD! 80 slots is a little more reassuring than those going for the ED with only 14. I've got my medical exam next Thursday. I only started the process a week ago...

  10. Detention Center Nursing??

    JillyRN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've worked as an RN for the Department of Corrections. It all depends on what kind of unit they put you in. One position I had was in a small clinic at a moderately sized correction complex. This...

  11. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    Here in Hawaii, new grad RNs fill probably 75% of CNA and clerk positions. Kaiser Permanente here doesn't even look at external applicants for nursing positions because they have so many RNs...

  12. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I just saw that. Kind of discouraging. Have you heard any estimates for numbers, i.e. how many spots for

  13. Military Spouse RN

    JillyRN replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    I definitely remember feeling everything that you're speaking about now. I graduated with my ADN in May of 2010, married my active duty Army husband in June, and PCSed as a new grad RN to Hawaii in...

  14. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Nice to meet you BVFD! Glad to hear you are almost through the process. It sounds as though you should be really competitive for selection. I'll be applying for a general nurse spot since I don't...

  15. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    JillyRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've only been able to find clinic jobs since getting my RN license! I've worked Mon-Fri 8-4:30 the past 2 years, no weekends or holidays (including state holidays, which fortunately Hawaii has about...

  16. University of Hawaii Manoa 2013 MEPN Program

    JillyRN replied to samdaman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Aloha Sam! I have also considered UH Manoa for Master's level nursing programs (APHN). The programs are CCNE accrediated and highly regarded locally. I currently live on Oahu and there aren't...

  17. Advice for relocating RN?

    JillyRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello all! I plan on relocating to NC in the next few months and was hoping to get some advice on the job market. I currently have just over 2 years of experience in ambulatory care...

  18. Advice for relocating RN?

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you for pointing that out about the rush of new grads during that time frame. I'm hoping that the creditialing process goes quickly so I can start my search in the next couple months with an...

  19. Looking to relocate from TX-transport ICU RN experience

    JillyRN replied to Angelflight's topic in General Nursing

    Job market is awful for new grads or RNs with only a few years experience. However, I recently spoke to a family who had relocated from Canada. Her husband was an ER RN for 10 years and decided to...

  20. Altres - yay or nay?

    JillyRN replied to gazeyball's topic in General Nursing

    Altres was great to me as well! I worked the flu clinics last fall as a new grad RN who had just moved here as well. The clinics were a lot of fun and very flexible. I found a permanent position...

  21. Is Hawaii a good place for a (relatively) new grad, or...?

    JillyRN replied to Vanillanut's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the prior post. So far in my experience its not. I also just moved here with my husband who is active duty Army. I knew when we got orders for Hawaii that I would struggle to find a job....

  22. St. Mary Mercy Livonia

    JillyRN replied to nicole2181's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry, I just realized you didn't even mention that you were a new grad. So if you've already got a few years in, you'll have a step up on a lot nurses starting there at this time as well

  23. St. Mary Mercy Livonia

    JillyRN replied to nicole2181's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations! I worked at St. Marys for the past 4 years as a transporter then PCA, and as soon as I got my RN I unfortunately had to quit (graduated, got married, moved to Hawaii). I, personally,...

  24. Any military nurses/spouses on here?

    JillyRN replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Hello all!! I know no one has posted here in a bit but I was hoping to get this started up again. I graduate this May with my ADN here in Michigan and will be taking my NCLEX as soon as they give me...

  25. Advice to soon to be or current students

    JillyRN replied to dream-a-little-dream's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hospitals jobs aren't easy to get! But going into nursing school is the BEST way to make some contacts. I was blessed to sit down in my A&P class the first day of my pre-reqs and make friends to a...