Cahoon BSN RN

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  1. Hello AN resume gurus! I have a quick question. I got my ADN and BSN very close to each other and i'm not sure how that will look on my resume and if I should put both. Here are the specifics. I...
  2. Cape Cod Nursing

    Hi, I am an RN looking to relocate on to the mid cape from the DC area. I have lived here through winters before, so I am aware of the challenges there. I have 5+ years in an ED with BLS, ACLS, PALS,...
  3. Georgetown/Simmons????

    Can't really comment on Simmons, but the program at Georgetown is fantastic. I have several friends who are currently in it. On in the FNP, and the other in the WHNP/CNM program. The classes are...
  4. If ER is what you want to do, go for it. Maybe start at a smaller hospital that is not a trauma center. They are usually slower paced and the stakes are not as high. We hire a lot of new grads at my...
  5. BSN failed NCLEX twice, what jobs are in demand?

    The school was not in the US, it was in Puerto Rico. To be fair, a lot of people who went there passed the NCLEX with no problems, myself
  6. BSN failed NCLEX twice, what jobs are in demand?

    Hey there Yogi! I just ran across your post and I'm sorry to hear about your NCLEX trouble. Since you're looking for feedback, I think you're on the right track with an EMT program. I would strongly...
  7. ER Interview: What should I expect?

    I had a question where they said, you have a 65yr old M pt. that presents to the ED with abdominal pain. List every possibility you can think of that might be the
  8. Salary for Florida Nurses

    Does anyone have any info on the pay from any of the hospitals on the Treasure Coast? Martin Memorial, PCL, any others??
  9. Deciding on a NP program

    Wow, Wildcat, how old are you? I wouldn't expect to hear that from an
  10. Inova Health System

    The ED positions are at Inova Fairfax and one at Inova Fair Oaks. Yes the position I took is at Inova
  11. Inova Health System

    My application has been "under review" for several weeks. I just decided to take one of the new grad float pool positions instead and hope for the
  12. New Grad just hired, need help stat!

    Denver is starting new grads at $31, but northern VA is $25 as well. Both are in hospitals, not
  13. Inova Health System

    That is correct. Navy or white scrubs for RN. You can wear any combination I think. Also you can have navy with white piping, or white with navy piping. The only time I am aware of that your scrubs...
  14. Inova Health System

    Can anyone tell me WHERE Inova superuser training is? P*** said that it was next to the FCPS building, but when I google map it there is a Marriott on one side and townhouses on the other!! I am so...
  15. Entrance drug test

    What about benzodiazepines? I read in the nurses with disabilities thread that they may effect licensing or hiring? This would be with a prescription of
  16. Inova Health System

    Ugh, hard to not stress over EVERYTHING!! But thanks for the feedback and I will try to act as "normal" as possible when giving my personality
  17. Inova Health System

    What was the quiz that you had to take like? Was it NCLEX style questions, prioritization, personality questions? I've never heard of a quiz after an application before so I'm curious as to what it...
  18. Inova Health System

    Were those of you who were recently hired to INOVA applying to "new grad" positions or just regular rn positions? Thanks for any
  19. What are "maternity suites"

    This may be a dumb question, but who better to ask than allnurses.com! I am a new graduate nurse applying to a new grad job listed as "maternity suites". In this particular hospital they also have...
  20. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    You can't really do anything over the phone. VeronicaR, do you have a bachelors degree? If you, you're in the accelerated program. My advice is patience. You will get your little paper that lets you...
  21. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Just wanted to give a heads up to people who will be moving to PR soon, especially those going to La Inter that people are selling stuff like desks and beach stuff and whatnot on the La Inter...
  22. What are "maternity suites"

    Ok, that sounds about right. Thanks for the
  23. Go to Inter American University of Puerto Rico. You can get your ADN or AAS in Nursing in 11 months, and it's not that expensive aside from relocating. You're eligible to take the NCLEX when you...
  24. Hello resume gurus. I have two questions about what to include in my new grad resume. I have seen people on both sides of the issue say that you should or shouldn't include clinical experience (except...
  25. What to include in my resume.

    tlancio and Ashley, I appreciate your feedback. Some of what I have read says to not include clinical rotations since if you graduated from an accredited school it is expected that you have had the...