Guest463066 replied to Winterblue09's topic in Operating Room
I worked as a care partner for 2 years in the same OR I ended up accepting an internship position in. The manager actually told me that he preferred it when applicants had fewer questions. His opinion was that more questions mean you didn't do your h...
Guest463066 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room
Central Virginia....we get $5 per hour of call. Once we get called in it is regular pay, unless we are in overtime or night/weekend pay. If we do get called in and they don't end up needing us or are there less than 2 hours, we get paid automatically...
Guest463066 replied to Lilme04's topic in Operating Room
I am currently enrolled in Perio 101 in my OR internship. Current pricing is over $700. Although the class itself is comprised of online modules and readings in 2 textbooks, the clinical portion is strongly reccomended by AORN. If you do get accepted...
I know it's still early, but the application process starts in 2 days and I'm getting antzy about just applying. I saw past threads on here about previous cohort application process and wanted to start one for the summer cohort. I'm applying with one...
I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. I was referring to the MCI in Richmond, VA. My friend has a friend that just graduated from MCI (before they lost accreditation) and was worried about finding a job since she was coming from a now unaccred...
My mom works for Sentara and has told me that their HR department is not the best in terms of communication turnover. You should probably shoot the nurse recruiter an e-mail to get your name fresh in their minds.
Do not go to MCI. As of 2-3 months ago they are no longer accredited. Even though you can still sit for the NCLEX after graduation, you will NOT be able to continue your education any further. So if you eventually want your bachelors, your credits wi...
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
I have my interview on Wednesday. I am getting so nervous, but so excited at the same time. Crazy to think that in a little over a month we all will know if we are in or not! ....hopefully we are in :)
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
I got my email at 5:07 EST UPS'ed my packet a week before deadline applied (and got an interview) to the critical care track Last name starts with an M anyway, i'm super stoked. Vandy is my #1 choice. Now I have to start interview prep!
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
You will get a confirmation e-mail when they have received your packet. The e-mail said that they would be contacting us about the next steps the second week in February.
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
Oh my, I'm gonna have to do some serious interview prep if it takes that long! Wow. I just put my application in the mail yesterday, and it should be there by Friday :) My friend that also applied said that she got an email with a confirmation of rec...
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
lovelymo: She wrote in the last paragraph that she highly recommended her...but the entire letter highlighted a bunch of negative points... she said she had a bad attendance record (when she is constantly working overtime as an hourly employee and co...
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
I have my rec letters already, so that's one thing off my plate. OH...I know this is kind of a "duh" thing, but make sure you ask people that you are 100% sure will write you a good letter. One of my friends, who is also applying asked her Nurse Mana...
Guest463066 replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee
I'm applying for the critical care track, but I've heard that it is the most competitive....it makes me nervous because I feel like my resume is unremarkable. How important do y'all think volunteer work is? Do you think if we have a lot of work hours...
I've been in patient rooms as a student where the Attending or Resident introduces medical students to patients as Dr. so-and-so. But nurses are still on a first name basis!
Guest463066 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing
I am currently a care partner in the OR and also a nursing student. I like the OR as a nursing assistant, but would not want to be an OR nurse. If you are wanting to be a Circulator, Scrub nurse, or First Assist then an ST program may be good for you...
I gues I'm fortunate enough that I haven't run into this problem. I work and go to clinicals at a large teaching facility and all the patients that have asked me about nursing school always congratulate me. I usually get questions about the types of ...