cmmiller85

i'd like to join but i don't think i can message you.

This is so true. Going through my orientation, I compared it to the idea of "feeling like an idiot on a daily basis". Of course none of us here actually ARE idiots - but you really feel this way. I questioned my career, what did I get myself in to, did I pick the right career? Coming from clinicals into actually being nurse is kind of like a slap in the face. Nursing school doesn't come close to preparing you for it. It took be about 9 months to become comfortable as a new nurse, I'm now a year and 8 months in and I LOVE my job. Knowing I felt this way at the beginning, I make sure new nurses know it's normal and that everything comes with time.

For those accepted, is there an introduction day or anything like that? I thought I saw it somewhere online, but not sure if it applies to us at all....Also, anyone on facebook and want to friend?

I've been accepted as well! I live about 45 minutes from Philadelphia. I work at CHOP so the Drexel campus is nearby.

I don't remember her name I sent a thank you email to the general email address so maybe that was better than nothing. Hopefully i'll hear good news soon!

So then where do the new grads get experience?

@hapahaole - I had my interview today and I think it went well. The only thing is, I forgot to ask for my interviewer's card so I can send a thank you note. What an idiot! I've never forgotten to ask for this and now I don't know what to do. Hopefully it wont mess up my chances.

@hapahaole - I have an interview the end of this month to decide if I will be added to the pool and move forward to individual hiring managers. Any tips? Thanks!