vickybabymama

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 chit-chat, just zzzz.

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 way.

I wonder if actually being a mother counts as experience!?

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

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 later on it isn't needed for a particular position. A...

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 ED.

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 boards!!!

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 manager and he/she will have to look it over first. I ...

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 interview there and also at JHH. Although working at JHH...

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 sucks. Going to cry now. And look for jobs....Good luck...

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 hard not to be completely hopeless at this point. ...

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 listed.

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 interview. I guess that means it's a "waitlisted" positio...

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. Surely it helps to have more certifications, like ...

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 them! Although it's not officially over, I am busy a...

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 is off-topic, but clearly there's nothing new happe...

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 one...

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 pajamas at her home!), but she's also informative and ...

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

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 positive, though!

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. :)

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

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 Committee Ready. They started notifying the BSN peop...

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 commitment to pursue it. As far as books to read-- Y...

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