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  1. New Grad FNP job hunting

    espress099 replied to EDNURSE4LIFE's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP where do you live? Did you find a job and if so

  2. No motivation. Gas tank on E

    espress099 replied to rehric00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I feel the exact same way. I'm one month from graduating from my FNP program and I can't find any motivation whatsoever. I even skipped doing the homework this week because I just couldn't be...

  3. Should I take this travel assignment?

    espress099 replied to spaceshuttleboy's topic in Travel

    As a traveler, I know the money is tempting but if your ultimate goal is CRNA you do need ICU experience for that, and I think it's more than a year. Plus you've just started in the ICU- you've...

  4. Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    espress099 replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    That's wonderful that you know what you want to do! I'd recommend working as an RN while you do your MSN to make sure you like it (this is my second career. In my first, I got a masters and then...

  5. How do I rescind an offer that I've already accepted?

    espress099 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've had two interviews, neither were close in date to each other. The first place offered me the job, I asked them when their deadline for acceptance was and it was 2 days before my interview with...

  6. New RN needing advice!!

    espress099 replied to bailee4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could be wrong but I don't really think it'll matter (in terms of a hiring advantage) if you have those classes under your belt- you're still a new grad. It would probably be more beneficial to take...

  7. Staying in critical care after new grad

    espress099 replied to newbie12's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    She may be speaking about the PICU that she works on. Perhaps there isn't a great training program there or the staff/other aren't supportive of new grads however that doesn't mean you shouldn't start...

  8. Trauma Centers- East Coast

    espress099 replied to SticU <3's topic in Critical Care

    Shock Trauma- Baltimore (for adults)... or Hopkins PICU for peds

  9. CHOA PICU

    espress099 replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Sorry I dont know about CHOA but I know that Hopkins hires new grads into their PICU. If you don't mind living in

  10. New Grad Needs Experience

    espress099 replied to bubblejet50's topic in Critical Care

    try a residency program at a hospital. there are many that have 6month to 1 yr programs where they train nurses who want to get into trauma/critical care. You may have to relocate. Applications are...

  11. How soon before NCLEX do you apply for a job?

    espress099 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I was wondering when I should start applying for jobs? I'll be taking the NCLEX in Jan. and have heard that you should start applying before you pass.... any idea on when would be a good time?...

  12. Calling second degree students..... Competition

    espress099 replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    apply to GWU, they're pretty easy to get into since they're

  13. Where to apply in Boston as a new grad?

    espress099 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll be graduating with my BSN in dec and am in Virginia right now. I want to move to Boston and am trying to figure out the best place to find a job there. I reaaaaaaally don't want med-surg (please...

  14. GWU ABSN Fall 2012

    espress099 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in General Nursing

    I've gone through the program and just wanted to share a little about it. -Most of the teachers are great, they're knowledgeable, kind, caring and really want you to succeed. Not all the clinical...

  15. A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    espress099 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Honestly I hate it and it's dysfunction. It's all consuming and completely draining! I'm burnt out. I hate doing tech work during clinicals, spending 6 hours writing each care plan only to be told its...

  16. George Mason Accelerated BSN Fall 2011

    espress099 replied to AEP1209's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think you have enough experience and a good enough GPA that you shouldn't need to volunteer

  17. George Mason Accelerated BSN Fall 2011

    espress099 replied to AEP1209's topic in General Nursing

    I find it weird that they haven't yet accepted you to the university- i applied back in sept and go accepted right away- within maybe like 3 weeks or so... maybe something happened to your...

  18. George Mason Accelerated BSN 2009

    espress099 replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    thanks for the response. It's helpful to know that the professors are great. I want to move back to Miami ASAP after graduation but who knows i may have to hang around VA if thats where i get a job,...

  19. George Mason Accelerated BSN Fall 2011

    espress099 replied to AEP1209's topic in General Nursing

    On another note: I've heard a couple people say that communication and organization aren't great in the mason program and that really concerns me, especially if school is stressful enough I hate...

  20. George Mason Accelerated BSN Fall 2011

    espress099 replied to AEP1209's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply AEP. I hear ya on GW- I know it's not "proven" yet, but I feel as though it can't be bad since they have a great reputation... but worth the money, i dont know. I too, am trying...

  21. George Mason Accelerated BSN 2009

    espress099 replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've heard a couple people say that communication and organization aren't great in the program and that really concerns me, especially if school is stressful enough I hate having to fix problems with...

  22. George mason pre-req ? Biomedical ethics

    espress099 replied to leenak's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I was accepted to Mason's accelerated BSN for fall and I took ethics as part of my MPH (masters of public health) and it satisfied their requirement, though i dont think it was entitled "biomedical"...

  23. Applicants to GWU's ABSN 2011

    espress099 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone else here is debating between George Mason and GWU, I'd love to know your thoughts or any info you've found from researching their differences... I'm going crazy trying to make a decision....

  24. Applicants to GWU's ABSN 2011

    espress099 replied to AmesRT6510's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm debating between George Mason (would have to be out of state, but still cheaper than GW) and GWU.. I'm curious to know where you are looking for information to compare schools as I've found...

  25. George Washington University Accelerated BSN Fall 2010

    espress099 replied to kanhosa's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I got accepted for fall 2011, but I'm debating between Mason and GW just because of the cost... any advice is appreciated!