SarahLovesNovember

They can NOT do assessments, discharges or admits. This is in the NCLEX world. I've known real world LPN's to do them but not in the "NCLEX Hospital". Eliminate those basics on the test and you'll usually find your answer. They can administer meds, dressing changes and basic procedures. Hope this helps!!!

Tacoma General in Tacoma Washington. I just got into their residency program starting August and I'm a new grad. I did apply for the intermediate care nursery internship but they wanted to hire me for the Level III instead. I'm moving across country btw. I'm from New Hampshire. Good luck!!

Thank you!

Hi everyone! So, I'm a little stressed out and nervous because I had a phone interview today for a new grad NICU residency position (my second). The job is located in WA and I live in NH. This is my dream job. Is it possible to get hired from only a phone interview? I really want to fly out there to show my face, meet the staff and tour the facility. My phone interview today consisted of 6 people interviewing me on speaker phone. Is it possible to get hired from just the phone interviews? Having all 6 of them there, including the clinical director and nurse manager means something, right? Ugh...they said they will be interviewing through next week and they will contact me and let me know their decision either way. This is so unnerving! Thanks!

I'm looking at doing the STRAP program for my RN-BSN. They told me I CAN utilize my Post 9/11 GI Bill AND the STRAP at the same time. You also have to prove that you are working at least per diem while in the program. My plan is to go back to Active Duty when I complete it. I have no desire to go Reserves. They said it is very possible to switch my contract over to AD and I would only owe 2 years as opposed to the 4 but I'm looking at retirement options, not getting out. I was an Army medic for 4 years and got out to go to school.

Thanks! I figured it'd end up being that way. I was just looking for an easy way out! j/k

Thank you all for the replies. So...quick question about references. I have many people willing to write reference letters for me. Is it "rude" to have a basic "To whom this may concern" or something similiar so I can use the same letters over and over for institutions? Thank you all and good luck!!

Does anyone know on average when hospitals start opening up slots for May 2010 RN grads? It would be greatly appreciated! At this point I'm willing to go anywhere I can get a job because many hospitals are already proclaiming "No New Grad Positions Available". Depressing.

A job, is a job, is a job in today's hard job economy. Enjoy the experience, get your feet wet and once you have a year or so under your belt...leave if you so choose! Congrats!!

Hi Everyone! First off I want to start off by saying tha I am currently in St. Joe's RN program and due to graduate next May. I too had many reservations about the program because it was new and because of the accredidation. First off, we are most likely finishing our accredidation by July of this year. That would be local, I believe. We've already been granted temporary state accredidation while we are finishing this process. Immediately after, the school is going for national accredidation. We've had all the accrediting tours and just awaiting the final word. It is a smaller school and yes, I understand the hesitation on part of students to enroll in a program that is up in the air, but I feel wholeheartedly that we won't have an issue with it. I do plan on continuing my education immediately after graduation and we have a partnership with 3 Universities so we can get our ASN-BSN with no problems with credit transferability. I hope this helps you all!! Sarah

Good Luck! :)

No no no...I don't mean to say that you sound petty for caring about money. It was just a comment.

I agree. Off course we all have to pay our bills but I just find how funny it is that people focus on salaries on these boards. Maybe one day, after I have a few more years of experience under my belt, I too will mention it. Maybe because I'm new I'm content with what I'm getting. Didn't mean to ruffle any feathers if I did.

Any RN-BSN programs that are a year long?

Just a little curious. How can most of you say "only 30 dollars an hour"? Do you know how many people would kill to be making 20 dollars an hour? Shoot...that would make my life a lot easier right now. Please keep in mind that nurses, overall, make very decent wages in comparision to other jobs. And as an NP, it's not about money, but about the autonomy and educating and treating your patients.