Mindylane

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    Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors University

    That's great for you, and I am glad you had such a good experience. That being said, I am surprised you find it surprising that people are wary. I don't hire people, but I have heard anecdotally of...
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    Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors University

    Also, just wondering, what kind of job must you have to be enrolled? Can you work in LTC, for example? Any nursing
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    Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow, great to hear! I don't think it's all that surprising that someone is wary of an online program. Which MSN program did you
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Mindylane replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Northern Virginia (DC suburbs): 25.00/hour up to 27.50/hour after completing orientation successfully (this was a nice surprise!!) $3/hour for evenings $4/hour for nights $3/hour for weekends $7/hour...
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    NVCC Spring 2016 Online Hybrid

    Mindylane replied to JainieS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey guys. I am already an RN, but my boyfriend is planning on going to NVCC's hybrid program in the fall. If he has taken classes for another program that are required for the degree, will he have to...
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    Experienced nurse moving to Arizona - job prospects

    Mindylane posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello! My fiance and I are thinking of relocating to Phoenix in the next two years. I am currently a nurse with 6 months' experience in a level IV trauma NICU. My fiance would like to get his nursing...
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    Student Applying to NVCC For Nursing Program Starting in Fall 2013

    Mindylane replied to Tricia328's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey guys, I am already an RN, but my fiance is looking to go to NVCC's nursing program. He's an EMT/medical assistant with a bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine. Just wondering if anyone knows what...
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    NVCC Online Hybrid RN Program, Spring 2014

    Mindylane replied to tdi213's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey guys, I am already an RN, but my fiance is looking to go to NVCC's nursing program. He's an EMT/medical assistant with a bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine. Just wondering if anyone knows what...
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    George Washington University ABSN Spring 2015 Entry

    Mindylane replied to fmatt4's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone. I graduated from GWU's accelerated BSN program in May of this year. I had 2 job offers before I even graduated/took the NCLEX. I'm happy to answer reasonable questions about the program,...
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    Lactation Consultant - How to document hours?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much!!! I greatly appreciate it
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    Lactation Consultant - How to document hours?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone! I've scoured the IBLCE website and still cannot find a place that has a streamlined form for documenting hours. Is this something I create on my own, or am I just missing it on the site?...
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    NICU nurse becoming a Lactation Consultant?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi guys! I've been working in a level IV NICU since graduating in May, and we do a lot of breastfeeding education, something that has become important to me. We have lactation consultants in our unit,...
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    NICU nurse becoming a Lactation Consultant?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You guys are awesome. Thank you! I'm just wondering -- is there a form that I'll need to use to log my hours, or is this more of an informal log that I create on my own? I've been doing a lot of...
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    NICU nurse becoming a Lactation Consultant?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you both, so much, for your insight! It's funny, because just yesterday, I did SO much breastfeeding education with 3 of my families, and it was super exciting :) I guess I should start logging...
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    Level III to Level IV

    Mindylane replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new grad in a level IV NICU. If I can do it, you can do it! LOL! We see everything, though, and you'll learn a TON on the floor. I've only been there for a month, but if I can help you with any...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    Mindylane replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Northern Virginia Graduated in May of this year. Had two interviews before graduating, was offered both jobs, and started in a level IV trauma NICU on July 7th
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    How to become a school nurse?

    Mindylane posted a topic in School

    Hi all, I am considering becoming a school nurse, eventually, if I don't go the Health IT route. Was wondering what's the best course of action? Degree-wise, does one need a master's? And in what?...
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    How to become a school nurse?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in School

    Thank you! I am a new grad with my BSN, and actually read through a ton of pages here, and found that a good way to get your foot in the door is by applying a substitute. I actually found a local...
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    Updated NYC New Graduate Nursing jobs?

    Mindylane replied to LuLuBean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought about applying on Long Island? I know Winthrop had a new grad
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    Best degree to get into Nursing Informatics?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you so much! It was actually at orientation, that I sat next to the EHR instructor and she saw me breeze through the material and asked if I'd be interested in (eventually) becoming a super user...
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    Best degree to get into Nursing Informatics?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi everyone! I am interested in eventually going into nursing informatics. What is the best course of study (master's degree? in what?) to do so? To start out, I am becoming a super user at my...
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Mindylane replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can I restart this thread? I'm on week 5 of my NICU orientation. I am LOVING it so far... have had amazing preceptors (although my current one is TOUGH but incredibly knowledgable and experienced)...
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    NVCC - Potential applicant - How competitive is it?

    Mindylane replied to Mindylane's topic in Virginia Nursing

    THANK YOU! That is great to hear, because his prerequisite GPA is a 3.5+, which will obviously be a huge help. I know Mason is ridiculously competitive, but definitely an option... so, thank you! He...
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    NVCC - Potential applicant - How competitive is it?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am currently an RN (new grad; started last month after graduating in May) working for one of the Inovas, but my boyfriend is also looking to return to school to become an RN. He'd...
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    Nurse Midwife Programs - Good job outlook?

    Mindylane posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone, I just graduated with my BSN and am taking the NCLEX next month, but am thinking about where to go next. My school has an online Master's in midwifery, and I was wondering if I could get...