ashfost BSN, RN

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  1. Hello! I have applied for the FNP program to begin this fall at Clayton. Looking for others who have applied or thinking of applying. I plan to go to school full time and work part-time. Good luck to...
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    RN telecommute job

    I am currently applying for this type of position however I have a question regarding the rules of "where you work". In example, my home is in Atlanta but I travel back and forth between Atlanta and...
  3. I don't know how they select their students but lets hope the process is a little more difficult than just showing up to interview. :) There are a lot of schools out there like that and I just don't...
  4. Hey! Thanks for replying! I haven't heard anything either. I was getting a little anxious but I feel better now :) Clayton was the only school I applied to. What about
  5. Hey guys! I too am interested in applying to this program. Currently, I am preparing to take the GRE in Nov or Dec. Anyone else preparing for the
  6. Hey all! I have a few questions about Home Infusion- Per Diem: -Is the per diem status based on how many days you work in a certain time period or is it based on how many patients you see in a...
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    Home Infusion- Per Diem?

    Thanks for the feedback. Are there designated shifts in Infusion nursing? If so, what are some of the common ones?
  8. Hey Everyone! I am currently an ER RN living in Atlanta,Ga. Theres a chance I will be relocating to Taos, NM next year. The only hospital I could find located in Taos is Holy Cross. Can anyone give me...
  9. Hey all. I am looking to relocate to Chicago next summer (July 2013). At that time, I will have just under 3 years exp in a Level I ER. Can anyone list reputable agencys to work with? Also, how is the...
  10. I am currently planning a move from Atlanta, GA to Chicago,IL and subsequently looking for a new job. By the time I get to Chi, I will have approx 3 yrs ER experience. I'm getting frustrated because...
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    Is ER experience wanted ANYWHERE?!

    @All4Nursing, I know! And exactly how do they expect you to get that experience? @GleeGlum, all ER's aren't created equal. At least that's what Ive been
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    Is ER experience wanted ANYWHERE?!

    Aww thanks! MT....as in
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    Is ER experience wanted ANYWHERE?!

    I haven't applied to any ICU positions. Usually they say "previous ICU exp required". And just a thought..Why phone in to the ER
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    Holy Cross Hospital, Taos NM

    Hey! We ended up getting matched in Chicago; not Taos. Good luck on your job
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    Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview

    What about nurses with 2+ years experience? I will be moving this summer and wondering what the job market is like. (Im an Emergency
  16. Hello all. just reading different threads and wondering what does the starting salary look like for a grad nurse? i live the in Atlanta area so any ball park figure will do.
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    Vanderbilt ACNP Program

    I am currently preparing to take the GRE. Im not sure what semester I am applying because the future hubby and I will be moving within the next year for his job and probably will have to move again...
  18. Greeting everyone! I've been working in a Level I ER for the past 1.5 years. I am interested in applying to an ACNP program in another year. Looking at Vanderbilt's website, I have not found specifics...
  19. Thanks for the info. I agree, exploring is probably the best way but with so many neighborhoods available, I'd like to have a few narrowed down :-D
  20. The "vibe" of each neighborhood. We are in our mid and late twenties and are looking for a safe yet fun and trendy neighborhood. A little diversity would be awesome too. Also, I love public transit so...
  21. Anyone have any info on Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park? Relocating from ATL in another year and those were the areas we were told to look
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    Nurse Agency Help/ Chicago Job Market

    Thank you Ann. I will keep The Nurse Agency in mind when I begin looking for work. I am now in the procress of applying for licensure in
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    Vanderbilt ACNP Program

    The best way is to apply online. Also look out for any Nurse Recruitment Job Fairs. When I was a new grad I went to one and I had an interview on the spot. I would advise you not to move from your...
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    To specialize or not to specialize...

    I graduated 1 year ago and began working in the ER. The job market was really bad and I was having trouble finding a job. My initial want was to work in the CVICU or CCU but since I was offered an ER...
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    ER to Cardiac Stepdown?

    Hello all. Just wanting advice or anyone's two cents. While I was in school, I precepted on a Cardiac Stepdown Unit and loved it! Pt's consisted of sheath pulls, post-MI, POD #1 CABG, etc. The manager...