CherGC

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1. Advice on getting an oncology position as a new grad- Atlanta

   CherGC replied to LoveHonorCourageRN's topic in Oncology

   I'm not familiar with the Atlanta area either but I have looked into hospitals in that area and what I've seen is that most if not all the hospitals there have a new grad program. And I'm kind of bummed to hear that Emory St. Joseph's doesn't allow ...

2. Advice on getting an oncology position as a new grad- Atlanta

   CherGC replied to LoveHonorCourageRN's topic in Oncology

   If you don't mind me asking, is there any particular reason why you're moving to Atlanta? And is Atlanta the only place you've been trying to find a job? I'm asking because I know Atlanta has a lot of new grad programs. If you look in other hospit...

3. Advice on getting an oncology position as a new grad- Atlanta

   CherGC replied to LoveHonorCourageRN's topic in Oncology

   I think it depends on the hospital that you're applying to. I did my preceptorship in peds hem/onc and I was able to get interviews for oncology in peds and adult oncology. I definitely think that the fact that I did my preceptorship in hem/onc has...

4. Anyone starting the RN program at CCSF this Fall 2011?

   CherGC replied to utruong's topic in California

   Working as a unit assistant should help a little as far as basic medical terminology goes. Like I said in the earlier post, the first six weeks are VERY intense, especially since many of us weren't used to being in school for 6-7 hours each day. Du...

5. Anyone starting the RN program at CCSF this Fall 2011?

   CherGC replied to utruong's topic in California

   What type of job do you have now and are they flexible as far as hours go? I graduated from CCSF last year and it's an intense program. The first 6 weeks is an introduction to nursing and basic knowledge, as well as going to labs which will prep yo...