geminidiamond

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1. Working on MS in Health Informatics but not an RN. How screwed am I?

   geminidiamond replied to jjohnnym65's topic in Nursing Informatics

   You are not alone. I actually am an RN finishing my MS in Health Informatics and it is a difficult field to navigate. I'm having difficulty finding a new job. Its relatively new and the career paths...

2. 19 Months After Graduation & No Job - Should I take a refresher course?

   geminidiamond replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Wow, I was ready to post the exact same message almost to a T. Except add 5 years. I got pregnant shortly before graduation as well. I passed the NCLEX in July and started searching for a job. About 3...

3. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

   geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious how you guys that just started feel about the current strike?? I'm supposed to start in April, but I don't know if I feel comfortable getting into a situation where I would have to make...

4. Golden Living Centers

   geminidiamond replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thanks for the heads

5. Golden Living Centers

   geminidiamond replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Does anyone have salary info on this place. I have an interview coming up and have no idea what to expect. I know there are different locations and other factors. If you could tell me at least how it...

6. In need of child care

   geminidiamond posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I was offered a position to work in DC but I have a 4 month old and I'm a single mom. I thought my mom would come along to help, but turns out she's changed her mind. Its at a hospital and shift...

7. Columbia University ETP 2011

   geminidiamond replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

   I'm a recent ETP grad and still have some textbooks for anyone who is interested. PM me for the info. I'm moving and need to unload so we can negotiate a REALLY good price

8. down, dejected, and tired of the cheerleading

   geminidiamond replied to Slat235's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I hear you. I get depressed at least once a week searching and applying for jobs. I'm still not working yet either. I like the suggestions that everyone has made so far. My suggestion would be an...

9. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

   geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in General Nursing

   Oncology

10. From interview to offer (or not)

    geminidiamond replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Interview 1: I told her I just had a baby, so she told me during the interview she would keep in touch with me for future positions. Interview 2: Still nothing (u know about that 1) been about a...

11. Having a baby during first year of working as a nurse

    geminidiamond replied to MegzRNSTL's topic in Nursing Career

    I got pregnant during my accelerated BSN, started in May got pregnant in January, graduated in May, passed boards in July, worked part time doing chart review in August, had him in October. I've been...

12. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

    geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in General Nursing

    So I did get an offer :) I won't be able to start until April But I'm still super excited. I guess I will see ya

13. Parking at WHC

    geminidiamond replied to 53127's topic in General Nursing

    Check out these websites. http://www.nursesunited.org/ and https://www.whcnurses.org/. Updates about contract negotiations. I googled. I guess its okay to post them here, we will know if they are...

14. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

    geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Just keep doing test questions until the day before and have a rest. You will do fine. I still havn't heard anything. I'm hoping they are doing this alphabetically and I'm at the end....

15. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

    geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed today! I was able to tour the unit and talk to really nice nurses that work there. I think it was left up to the nurse mgr to take you up. I wonder when they will do notifications. 2...