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  1. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed on 19 August (Friday) and they called me on 24 August (Tuesday). I actually thought I would have to wait much longer than that, so it was nice that they called so quickly. Are you...

  2. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know- thanks. 18 months sounds fair. I had thought that pretty much any place with a formal residency program would have some obligation, given the investment in a new RN. I just got the...

  3. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    Natchan23- I sent you a PM to answer most of your questions, but one I forgot was the contract part. They didn't mention any contract, and I just got my employment paperwork, and there's nothing...

  4. Group project

    0402 replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in General Students

    Is there any way to get together either before or after a class you all have together, since you'll be in the same place, anyway? It might give you just enough time to figure out what's expected and...

  5. I need some advice please!!!

    0402 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    Another scholarship that I don't know if the education center will have is the one from the Women Marines Association. As a spouse, you are eligible to apply, as long as you are sponsored by a WMA...

  6. I need some advice please!!!

    0402 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    For the GI Bill, I used my own, so it's a little different than using your spouse's, since I got BAH, but if your spouse transfers his to you, then at least your tuition would be covered (and you...

  7. ANY one know of a school where I can go from ADN to Nurse practitioner?

    0402 replied to cluv2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Like this?

  8. Getting a VA license via "endorsement"

    0402 replied to QTRN74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Also, when I went to the VA BON webpage, they have a link for the form that you need to fill out and send to IL, as referenced above. Go to this page: Virginia Board of Nursing Forms and Applications...

  9. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    That's great that it went so well! I had a manager tell me the same thing, and I think I got the call 5 days after I interviewed- which was much faster than I was expecting. I really thought he was...

  10. Getting a VA license via "endorsement"

    0402 replied to QTRN74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I googled the IL Board of Nursing and found the following information: Request a Certification or Verification Certifications of Licensure include the licensee name, license number and status, license...

  11. Military wives/nurses

    0402 replied to st4rl4dy's topic in Government, Military

    We just PCS'd in July, right after I graduated, but I found a job out here already. Are you a new grad? I know it's so hard for any new grad right now, let alone when you have to move to a place you...

  12. Diagnosing Postpartum Patients

    0402 replied to happykarlo's topic in General Nursing

    If you're doing a care plan, then you're looking for nursing diagnoses, no? If so, what are the diagnoses you have come up with. What you have written above may be true and may apply in this...

  13. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your interview tomorrow. I hope it goes really well for you.

  14. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    I brought my actual card- they had a copy machine there, so they just copied it and handed it right back. Even though they didn't specifically ask for it, if you have ACLS, PALS, etc, bring that...

  15. RN Work schedules for INOVA

    0402 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    INOVA is not hiring new grads right now. You need to branch out and look throughout Northern VA, DC and possibly Southern Maryland. There are a lot of hospitals out here, but unfortunately, very,...

  16. How to contact a local legislative official

    0402 replied to JeannaLeeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First decide whether you are looking to address the issue at a state or federal level. Then, Google who your state or federal representative and/ or senator is. Their webpage will have their contact...

  17. Washington Hospital Center RN residency - need letter of rec at interview?

    0402 replied to natchan23's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed last month, and I had letters with me. The email they sent me said, "Please bring your CPR card, 2 letters of recommendation and your transcripts with you (if you are able to obtain...

  18. Tricky interview question

    0402 replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    I was asked something along the lines of this at an interview I had recently (and I got the job), and I honestly see myself moving out into the Public Health arena in a few years. I told them that I...

  19. Operation Job Before Graduation!

    0402 replied to RNRNRN1234's topic in General Nursing

    I would make a list of the hospitals you are interested in working at and see what their new grad hiring cycles are, to include when they post the job openings. For example, several hospitals in DC...

  20. I am about to graduate...when should I be applying for RN jobs?

    0402 replied to abouttograduate2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Figure out where you're looking to apply and then see when their next cycle of new grads start and when they will be posting the jobs. If you are near DC (I'm in NoVA- and I just moved here- so I'm...

  21. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    0402 replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm a Marine (AD 1999-2006), but not a grunt- though I am married to one. =) I just finished nursing school in May and after PCS'ing to the opposite side of the country, will start my first RN job...

  22. Questions for New Grads

    0402 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? msn (master's entry, so new rn) 3. are you still looking for work? no 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job?we moved across...

  23. Being a mom in school

    0402 replied to frogkicker's topic in General Students

    How much support do you have? Do you have flexible child care available? Do you have a back up plan and a back up plan for that? If you have a good support system, you'll be just fine. At 4 and...

  24. Navy or Army nursing

    0402 replied to xxhoops7609's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I am a Marine- I did 8 yrs active and have been a reservist for about 4 yrs now. I have considered switching over to the Navy, now that I'm an RN, but decided not to for now. After I have a...

  25. Navy or Army nursing

    0402 replied to xxhoops7609's topic in Government, Military

    Anything, but the marines. I have nothing against them, they're just too physical for me. I don't mind having a physical regimen/routine to stay in shape, but, I hear the marines are very firm with...