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  1. Did it take longer to get licensed even after revealing your jaded past?

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks so much for the reply. I have already gathered all the documents the GA BON usually asks for (disposition, letter of events, etc.) even though many people have told me I shouldn't have to...

  2. How did you choose your first nursing job???

    jaznia15 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know a lot of people are saying jobs are hard to come by, but I live in GA and there is a big shortage of nurses. Many hospitals are hiring new grads (except most of the hospitals in the ATL area)....

  3. Coliseum Vs MCCG

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    but can you tell me if the CVU is a good

  4. Coliseum Vs MCCG

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The interview person let me know that as well. Unfortunately for them MCCG called with a legit (in writing) offer first so I decided to go with them. I am precepting in a critical care unit right...

  5. Medical Center of Central GA....Need info

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply. I decided on the medical center. I don't know why the turnover rate is so high there but the person who interviewed me said it has one of the highest retention rates...

  6. Criminal Record & Clinicals

    jaznia15 replied to cali_rusk's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I guess it just depends on the clinical site's policy. I got convicted of a misdemeanor charge of affray (fighting) the semester before I started the nursing program. I have never been denied access...

  7. How did you choose your first nursing job???

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One is icu and one is Med Surg. I went with Med Surg because of the experience factor as well plus the floor offers self scheduling which is a big plus cuz I'm a single parent and want to try to plan...

  8. Coliseum Vs MCCG

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The cardiac stepdown

  9. Night shift and Sleeping

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify I said cnas at nursing homes. Most of the residents are total care so we do rounds every two hours changing incontinence briefs but even with 12 to 20 PTA apiece that doesn't usually...

  10. Don't know what to do (job offer)

    jaznia15 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks @TickyRN, you actually answered the question I had asked of you in the other thread

  11. Medical Center of Central GA....Need info

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    @TickyRN do you happen to know any information on Coliseum Medical, is it worse or better than MCCG. I have heard the nurse/pt ratio is high, but they are offering 13 weeks of orientation. I just...

  12. Don't know what to do (job offer)

    jaznia15 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I got an offer from Med Center as well but they are requiring an 18 month contract to be completed. Its a med surg floor and they are only offering 8 weeks of orientation so I'm a bit confused as to...

  13. May Graduates

    jaznia15 replied to hopefulnurse11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduate in May and have had several interviews. I have a job offer from MCCG in Macon and Fairview Park in Dublin. My advisor put in a good word for me at MCCG and I'm precepting in the ICU at...

  14. nurse residency

    jaznia15 replied to hopefulnurse11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I was invited but do not think I will be going. I live 2 and half hours away and even though I am willing to move, I still need some kind of income to pay my rent until the program starts. Have you...

  15. coliseum medical center in macon,ga

    jaznia15 replied to seanymph's topic in Georgia Nursing

    How is the cardiac stepdown unit, I just had an interview Wednesday. I have heard that Coliseum was a hard hospital to work at and I already have an offer from MCCG. Trying to decide on which one I...

  16. Cardiac Stepdown unit 5:1 patient ratio...is this normal???

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    @FancyPantsRN would your recommend a new grad nurse attempting to work on such a floor and their first

  17. Should I take the job because its a Magnet Hospital?

    jaznia15 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have gotten several offers from hospitals, but the one I have considered the most is the one with magnet status even though it is an hour commute away. The floor I will be working is a...

  18. Help please!

    jaznia15 replied to nurse2bsoonhopefully's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Tell the truth it'll hurt u far worse to

  19. List your school if you use HESI exit exam.

    jaznia15 replied to djsolji's topic in General Students

    Georgia College & State

  20. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    jaznia15 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hospital in middle GA offered me 21.00 base pay with 3.25 for nights and 3.25 for weekends. Offer loan repayment after 6 months of working there, and have extra shift differential $10 more an hour...

  21. New Graduate Nurse with 3mo of ED experience

    jaznia15 replied to Lilliamrodz's topic in Nursing Career

    I know you say this happened a year ago but I'm wondering why your manager didn't try to have you work until something became available. Is there anyway you could've went back to the hospital and...

  22. University of Minnesota Student NEEDS HELPPPP!!!!!!

    jaznia15 replied to pl5tinum's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm from good old GA and we are so behind on the time. Most the hospitals I have applied to and interviewed at didn't mention my BSN at all. I asked my preceptor who graduated from the same school I...

  23. Nursing and Tattoos!!

    jaznia15 replied to Andre4063's topic in Nursing Career

    The hospitals I have performed clinicals at have all required tattoos be covered up. I have one on my lower arm and have always had to wear a long sleeve shirt, this actually works out for me because...

  24. Would I be wrong to let $$$ be the deciding factor???

    jaznia15 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I went to an interview today only to "keep my options open". I was dead set on the magnet status hospital that is a few miles up the road from this hospital. Both are about the same size but this is...

  25. Nurses with criminal background

    jaznia15 replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For the ones who are saying that they are unable to find a job with a background, do the employers not have a section in the application where you can disclose any criminal convictions. I live in GA...