kelnoelle

That sounds about right. I know that all HCA hospitals and KU Med start GN's at $19/hr (plus shift differential of course). I think that Children's Mercy is a little less than that.

Hello All, I just found this forum today, so am new! I have a question and am looking for advice. I am in an accelerated BSN program, graduating in August, and hope to work for a couple of years and then go on to become a CRNA. I am deciding between 2 ICU positions, and wanted advice on if you think that one would be more helpful in getting accepted into a CRNA program. Hospital 1: SICU at a large University based hospital. They offer a 2 year orientation plus a residency program. It sounds like they see a little bit of everything, from Open Hearts to transplants. The nurse manager told me during my interview that her unit is not a training ground for anesthesia school, so it is obviously a touchy subject for her and may not be happy about providing a recommendation when the time comes. Hospital 2: ICU at a smaller hospital. I would see a little bit of everything , but nothing as critical as at Hospital #1. THe nurse manager seems supportive of RNs leaving for higher education. As another factor, hospital 2 is a hospital in the same network as my college, so my schooling is paid for. If I choose the position at Hospital 1 I would have to pay back $11,000. My intuition is telling me hospital 1, but as a poor student, the thought of paying $11,000 is a deterrent. However, if it helps me get into anesthesia school, then it will more than pay for itself. Any thoughts on if the hospital setting you work in is a factor in selecting applicants to interview? Thanks for any advice!

I am also in an accelerated BSN program and am graduating in August (1 month!). I have been offered a graduate nurse position in the SICU at Kansas University Medical Center (so a shorter commute than to Washington DC). Based on the information given during my interview, the program sounds great! Orientation basically lasts for 2 years, and a Fellowship program too. As far as I know, it is the only hospital in my area that offers this type of program....I think that you have to look to large University based hospitals. Good luck to you! The year will fly by...I promise.