vickybabymama

vickybabymama

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  1. Best way to space out 12-hr night shifts?

    vickybabymama replied to BD12's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for 3 in a row! And as far as sleeping during the day-- get some light-blocking curtains and a white noise sound machine. I liked to go straight to sleep after work, no breakfast, no...

  2. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    vickybabymama replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First thing I do with a patient is smile big and introduce myself. That seems to make them a little bit more at ease. It's a small gesture, but a genuine one (most of the time), and it goes a long...

  3. Adult experience only but want newborns!

    vickybabymama replied to MommyandRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wonder if actually being a mother counts as

  4. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    vickybabymama replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea if it's a violation or not. It was completely voluntary

  5. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    vickybabymama replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, it is very surprising to me that venipuncture and IV's aren't taught in so many nursing schools! This seems like a fundamental skill that all nurses should at least be familiar with, even if...

  6. Any new grads starting at Johns Hopkins Hospital in July?

    vickybabymama replied to RNMAN2010's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Scurves, how did your interview go? What was it like? What questions did they ask? Did you meet with the hiring manager as well? I have an interview for the

  7. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    vickybabymama replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Wow, thanks so much for the info! I won't worry about not hearing back from them just yet. I was prepared to start hounding HR! CONGRATS on the job and GOOD LUCK on your

  8. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    vickybabymama replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sweetie85, have you scheduled an interview yet? I emailed the recruiter back 2 days ago and she hasn't gotten back to me about the interview. Maybe she is just forwarding on my application to the...

  9. Anyone who works at Mercy?

    vickybabymama replied to Lemon_squeezy's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey Lemon Squeezy, Sorry no bites at your original post. I think there should be threads dedicated to each hospital in Baltimore! I was just wondering how you like it there at Mercy? I have an...

  10. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Well, the wait is over for me-- "Decision Made: Rejection-Application". Now comes the embarrassing part of telling everyone I didn't get in. Even though I knew it wasn't likely for me, it still...

  11. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    A few nights ago in a panicked frenzy I applied to 16 different job positions. Have 1 interview so far. I hate to be so negative about my chances at Maryland because I really want to get in, but it's...

  12. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    vickybabymama replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm pretty sure it's just for this ED position. All units have different staffing needs, so it may not be the case for the other positions

  13. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    vickybabymama replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I applied 2 days ago for a position in the ED at JHH. I got an email tonight from a nurse recruiter saying that the hiring manager doesn't foresee any openings until Fall 2011, but I can still...

  14. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Haha, I only applied to Maryland as well (what was I thinking?!) As far as buffing up the old resume, I can only assume that a lot of pertinent experience helps, as well as excellent recommendations....

  15. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Well, I've pretty much given up hope on this one. I haven't been contacted for an interview and it's late April already, and there's so few people who are admitted-- just don't think I'll be one of...

  16. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hmm...I wonder if I don't get into the NP program what my chances are to get into the BSN to DNP program (which doesn't exist yet)? I wonder how many people are interested in doing that. I know this...

  17. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Oh, good, some new information! Thanks! I wish I could have attended the info session. I'm glad they do interviews--if only they'd call me in for

  18. online review for nclex.. HELP!! :(

    vickybabymama replied to maris05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Hurst Review online back in 2008, and I really liked it. The lady who does all the lecture videos is a good speaker, relaxed, and funny (in fact, I think she recorded some videos in her...

  19. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Has anyone (anyone?)reading this thread been accepted to any of the MSN programs? Or maybe they just haven't made any decisions

  20. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yeah, I've mostly been following along with the BSN thread since no one else really posts anything on this one! I am feeling exactly the same way. The wait has been agonizing. I'm trying to stay...

  21. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Nope, nothin'. I emailed them and was told that they are shooting for late April. Sigh. Yeah, I will definitely post on here when I hear something. Thanks.

  22. UMB FALL 2011

    vickybabymama replied to kayroool's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Still waiting to hear back about acute care MSN...Anyone

  23. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I could be wrong, but I don't think they require an interview. On the website it looks like only the DNP applicants go through the interview process. Has anyone heard anything yet? Mine still says...

  24. Disappointing news, what can I do?

    vickybabymama replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you didn't get into the school. You can take comfort in the fact that you are already ahead of most people your age just by knowing what you want to do, and having the enthusiasm and...

  25. University of Maryland SON FNP Fall 2011

    vickybabymama replied to stevie22's topic in Maryland Nursing

    dcfree, do you know anything about the Trauma/ER/CC program? Is the class about the same