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  1. Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to Mariebee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes to both questions. I'm not a new grad, I graduated in August

  2. LTAC nurse of 2 yrs. Am I eligible to take CCRN?

    itrust replied to Sachan's topic in Critical Care

    This is so encouraging to hear. I'm a current Stepdown nurse at a Level I Trauma Center, looking to get into the ICU in a few more months. I was going to study for the PCCN, but it seems that not too...

  3. Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to Mariebee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Three years is a very long time especially since the contract begins after orientation, so it's more than 3 years. That's so insane, I can't even wrap my head around it. My bf is getting his PhD...

  4. Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to Mariebee's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied for the SICU residency. Start date is end of October. I was scheduled for an interview but withdrew myself from consideration because the commitment is a little less than 4 years or 3 years...

  5. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    itrust replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    My interview is for SICU, but either way I don't think I can commit for 4 years. That is my primary issue. I will be removing myself from consideration

  6. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    itrust replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    I have an interview scheduled for next week, but I am seriously thinking about removing myself from consideration. Is it true that there is a 3-year commitment after orientation, which essentially...

  7. Do you think you'd be able to do medical school?

    itrust replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Medical school is harder than nursing school, period. Moreover, while I think many would do okay in medical school if they were granted admissions, many underestimate the admissions process. Getting...

  8. Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    itrust replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a StepDown unit at a Trauma Center in NY, and I get an hr lunch break. My hospital hire nurses (mostly per diem nurses) to come in to cover lunch breaks for the critical care units (At my...

  9. Emory New Grad Residency Program, Spring 2014 - updates?

    itrust replied to troop949's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I received an invitation to interview yesterday (cardiology unit), but I had to decline since i recently accepted a position in NY. I couldn't believe the manager was working on New Year's Eve. I...

  10. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    itrust replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

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  11. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    itrust replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I got an offer today for critical care, sooooooo pumped. I am incredibly humbled by this whole experience. It is ROUGH out there for new

  12. A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    itrust replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    The operative question is, "who's paying for

  13. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I called today because I was sick of waiting and its a nay for me. I wish everyone the best of luck. The recruiter said that if you haven't heard anything it's probably b/c you made the waiting list...

  14. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats Madani, you deserve it. I've never met you, but it seems like you have a great personality. They made a great

  15. What do you know about Obamacare?

    itrust replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I read the article and this stuck out to me: “Keep in mind the fact that more than 150 million Americans are employed and their $2,000 per year in most cases would be happily supplied by the...

  16. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    itrust replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel

  17. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    itrust replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    This. I apologize about the misrepresentation. I was not asked to come in for an interview, but was asked to complete a package and mail it directly to G-town. I confused another email for the...

  18. You want us to do what?!?

    itrust replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I make $14.22 an hr as a CNA. Get a better job hun, you deserve better. Your current employer is beyond

  19. MedStar Georgetown Residency Feb 2014 Hopefuls!

    itrust replied to BlueJays2013's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that BlueJays2013. I received an invitation to interview but I am not confident because I really want ICU, but I did my preceptorship on a step-down/IMC unit. I'm hoping that is

  20. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ditto!

  21. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think it's a battery/personality

  22. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Closed-toe heels/flats are a great idea, I didn't even think of that. Flats may be better, I don't know how much walking will be

  23. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Med-surge is definitely considered acute care, and I did read about the lab coat. Sigh _ I guess we will have to wait and see. Although I am a pretty confident person, I can't imagine being put on the...

  24. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sunshyne17, I'm nervous too. What about the two hour shadow/interview. I wonder if they will ask us any questions, while on the floor. Nevertheless, I am very excited. This is an amazing

  25. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    itrust replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you. November 11. Good luck to everyone, as I'm sure they are still sending out