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  1. If you didn't start in NICU

    hofamb replied to Satori77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked a year in the ER before transferring to NICU. I have about 4 weeks of orientation left, but I definitely think my experience has helped. It's obviously totally different but knowing how to...

  2. PALS

    hofamb replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Pediatric

    My PALS instructor taught us everything we needed to know. Even if he didn't, I can't imagine studying for a month. March 10 should be fine, and I'd probably suggest taking it as soon as possible. I...

  3. New Grad- NJ/NYC area, Where are the jobs

    hofamb replied to kayrei's topic in Nursing Career

    I relocated to NC from Michigan and had a job almost 2 months before graduation. I started applying in February/march for most places including the job I ended up

  4. Hospitals Reputations and Driving Distance

    hofamb replied to Kw, RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've only lived/worked here for about 6 months, but I'm currently at Duke Regional in Durham. I have friends that live in Raleigh and work in either Durham or chapel hill so duke or unc would be good...

  5. Interview at Duke

    hofamb replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks! I'm loving the area so far. Right now I'm living in Carrboro but will be moving to Durham soon. I was given time to change between my shadow and interview, so you may want to ask. Mine was set...

  6. Interview at Duke

    hofamb replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck on your interviews! I just moved down here from Michigan for a job at Durham regional hospital. I haven't started yet, but the relocation for out of state is $3000. You can either have it...

  7. Nurese Externships Can Hurt your Nursing Career!

    hofamb replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My externship absolutely got me my current position-in a different health system. I just had to explain why that externship prepared my to become a RN. Without it, I don't think I would have even been...

  8. Capstone not what requested

    hofamb replied to countrygurl89's topic in General Students

    I can't guarantee that it won't hinder you, but I thought I'd share with you my experience. I actually never worked in an ER (externship in the surgical ICU and capstone in neonatal ICU) and was hired...

  9. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I would keep trying to call hr and/or email whomever you interviewed with. When I interviewed the interviewer gave me her phone & email and said to contact with any questions. Good luck! It seems...

  10. How fast to retake NCLEX if you pass? Advice needed!

    hofamb replied to calivianya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also having my license endorsed after passing my nclex in my home state. I don't think you would save anytime by trying to take the nclex by examination in Georgia. Everything I've been told...

  11. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats on the interview! What unit? I'm going to be in their ER and have talked to some current employees that love it. All of the negative comments I could find were pretty outdated, but there's no...

  12. How to be a good tech in the STICU/NSICU?

    hofamb replied to Carb0n's topic in Critical Care

    I am a tech in a large surgical icu and recently graduated. I can tell you that the biggest thing that I did to be a great tech is to be available and show that I want to learn everything possible....

  13. My first med error (Rant)

    hofamb replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated NS, but have worked as a tech/aide on 2 different units within a very large research hospital for the last 2 years and have always taken the BS for every patient assigned to me....

  14. Advice on how to get into an FNP program/ Best Pre-FNP experience

    hofamb replied to Eliza_C's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently work in a SICU and had 2 girls graduate with FNP degrees after working in SICU their entire careers (they're fairly young as well) and both had job offers before graduation. I can't...

  15. 48 hour results

    hofamb replied to Belle2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh. Sorry. Apparently my state doesn't have that! Haha good

  16. 48 hour results

    hofamb replied to Belle2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If the BON gave you a license number and said you passed, there's not really a reason to pay the $8 from

  17. New nurse job market in North Carolina??

    hofamb replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm from Michigan and know that 4 people from my class received offers from duke. Only 2 of accepted, but that's still better than most parts of the country from what I've

  18. Am I barking up the wrong tree?

    hofamb replied to wildside50's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are so many different aspects to nursing, that I'm sure you'll find your nitch! I work as a CNA currently (graduate this week from nursing school!) and even though I appreciate the experience, I...

  19. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wrench, what unit did you interview for? They called me this afternoon, but I have a friend that also interviewed (a week before I did) that hasn't heard anything yet. I really think they only have...

  20. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes. So hopefully you'll hear

  21. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I got a offer for the emergency department at Durham regional today! It sounds like they're starting to catch up but definitely got a little behind. Good luck

  22. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That interview is Thursday. Driving to nc from Michigan tomorrow

  23. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I had two apps forwarded to nurse managers as well (for GEMS). I got an email asking to schedule a phone interview for the critical care GEMS program but haven't heard anything from the recruiter...

  24. Shift change and visitation in ICU/stepdown

    hofamb replied to opossum's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in 2 different ICUs, neither of which restrict visiting hours or ages. I've never ran into an issue with it. Occasionally a family member will want to talk to you during report, but I just...

  25. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

    hofamb replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks! I've been researching like crazy! I'm sure it will go fine, but I wish it was sooner! I think it took them around a week to hear back from the nurse manager :/ It drove me crazy. But they...