NurseBunky

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  1. Most Embarassing Moments During Clinicals!!!!!

    NurseBunky posted a topic in General Students

    I fainted in the OR! I couldn't believe it. We are in our second week of clinicals on the L&D floor and I got the chance to sit in on a C section. The nurse I was to follow showed me all the...

  2. Just Curious about NICU/Peds

    NurseBunky replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated in 2006 and went directly into pediatric nursing at CHOA. I had no problems finding a job with them as a new graduate and their new grad program is excellent. They even have a floating...

  3. prereq's at Gordon....

    NurseBunky replied to ImaDreamer's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Frankly I don't believe any college or university prepares you for nursing school. Nobody told me that it wouldnt be a good idea to binge and purge the information. They certainly werent testing me...

  4. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

    NurseBunky replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I agree with Disneyfan! Northside would be the 1st on my list as well....actually it is the 1st on my list! I'll be starting there in their NICU this Monday and am so excited. My mom currently works...

  5. Does anyone work for chlidrens healthcare of atlanta??

    NurseBunky replied to monikee31's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I currently work for children's scottish rite on the neurology floor, but will be leaving to work in Northside Hospital's NICU! I loved my time and it has been a great experience. The nurses here are...

  6. New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    NurseBunky replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was told the same thing by both my nursing professors and my mom (who has been a NICU nurse for 21 years). Luckily I decided to work on a medsurg in an all pediatric facility. I think they tell you...

  7. How long did it take you to get into the NICU?

    NurseBunky replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My mother is a NICU nurse and has been for the past 21 years so I took her advice. I spent my 1st year after graduation on a pediatric medsurg floor to get more expereince and to hone my assessment...

  8. Does anyone work for chlidrens healthcare of atlanta??

    NurseBunky replied to monikee31's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If anyone is interested in PACU they are accepting applications for their PACU

  9. Atlanta Hospitals Hiring new RN Graduates

    NurseBunky replied to Reidme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you want to go into pediatrics check out Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. If you want to go into L&D check with Northside Hospital the Atlanta location is always hiring. It's the baby factory...

  10. loans/hospitals/peds- ATLANTA

    NurseBunky replied to Calypso123's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I currently work at CHOA but I don't know anything about a loan repayment. You may want to talk to a recruiter in regards to that. CHOA will hire you as a GN but you will be considered a nurse-grad...

  11. GPC Fall 08?

    NurseBunky replied to grapenuts's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated from Gordon in 2006 but I did transfer to their school after I withdrew from GPC in 2003. I couldnt start their program until the followin fall b/c at that time Gordon only accepted...

  12. Which are the best and worth Nursing schools in GA?

    NurseBunky replied to khuship's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated from Gordon College and having nothing but great things to say about their program. It's an ADN program and they did a great job preparing us for what we would face as nurses. Other BSN...

  13. Paying for Nursing School

    NurseBunky replied to GGT1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Service Cancellable loans is how I'm paying off my student loans. Basically they give you a set amount of money each semester for nursing school and you pay it off by working as an RN in

  14. GPC Fall 08?

    NurseBunky replied to grapenuts's topic in Georgia Nursing

    GPC isnt the only nursing school out there. If you want an ADN degree try Gordon College in Barnesville, Ga. Sure it's far but 9 times out of 10 you can find someone to carpool with. When I went...

  15. CHOA Interview

    NurseBunky replied to Blessone's topic in Georgia Nursing

    As far as I know CHOA has the best benefits. Our retirement plan is awesome, Healthcare and dental are pretty good. We even have benefits for pets!! That says it all right there!! The pay of course...

  16. CHOA Interview

    NurseBunky replied to Blessone's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Blessone, I've been working at CHOA (Scottish Rite Campus) for 1 year and 9 months. I'm sorry but I don't remember what the interview questions were like. They went beyond the whole why do you...

  17. When should I start applying?

    NurseBunky replied to srg4784's topic in Georgia Nursing

    As far as I know hospitals like Piedmont, Northside, all 3 children's hospitals will hire you before you take boards as a nurse extern/tech until you take boards and then they just orient you into...

  18. Relocating to GA after Graduation

    NurseBunky replied to Triple A's's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My mom works there and has been trying to discourage me from coming there because their benefits (health/dental etc...) arent as good as other hospitals. I currently work at CHOA and so far their...

  19. Difficulty getting new grad RN job?

    NurseBunky replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    I personally had no problem finding a job as a new grad in fact got the 1st job I applied for. I guess it depends on what area you would like to work in. I chose pediatrics and work at CHOA. Our...

  20. Relocating to GA after Graduation

    NurseBunky replied to Triple A's's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Peds ER definitely look into Children's Healthcare of Atlanta because they have a lot of openings in their ER. Mother/Baby? Northside Hospital also has a lot of openings and are so short they are...

  21. Gordon College in Barnesville?

    NurseBunky replied to futurenurse1710's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can tell you how I Liked it! I graduated last year from their program. It was hard, stressful, and sometimes (yes sometimes) fun! The teachers were (and the ones who are still there are) great. They...

  22. Rael Deal about working in the ATL

    NurseBunky replied to mr.rn-2010's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you guys are having problems finding jobs in the atlanta area. I waited until the last minute my senior year, did not work as a tech through nursing school and had no problem. I...

  23. atlanta new grad jobs!

    NurseBunky replied to philanurse2b's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The problem is that the shortage is happening at places like nursing homes and hospices. Not many new grads want to start out at places like that whereas adult and pediatric hospitals arent seeing the...

  24. Any Gordon Students Out There??

    NurseBunky replied to RN4life#1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's an eye opener! When I started working I was real nervous, scared, and not very confident. Now...sometiems I still get a little nervous and scared but I feel a lot more confident. Gordong did a...

  25. Any Gordon Students Out There??

    NurseBunky replied to RN4life#1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I personally don't think you'll have a problem getting in. It sounds like you have everything you need. Yeah it's bad to only apply to one school but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!! All of your classes...