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  1. letter of recommendation samples for FNP program

    vikichck posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I'm applying to FNP programs. My manager wants me to write the letter of recommendation for myself and for him to just mail it. That great but I have never written a recommendation before. Anyone...

  2. Writing my own letter of recommendation. Need advice.

    vikichck posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm applying to FNP programs. My manager wants me to write the letter of recommendation for myself and for him to just mail it. That great but I have never written a recommendation before. Anyone...

  3. Writing my own letter of recommendation. Need advice.

    vikichck posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm applying to FNP programs. My manager wants me to write the letter of recommendation for myself and for him to just mail it. That great but I have never written a recommendation before. Anyone...

  4. random question.. how do you deal with the cold?

    vikichck posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everyone, I am thinking about going into a CRNA program. I can't help but remember when I did my rotation in the OR, it was freezing!! I live in Arizona so I'm use to the hot weather. I think if I...

  5. Philadelphia VA hospital salary quote, is this right?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey AZ RN, I think we might know each other haha. I work on 4C. I just went to visit Philadelphia to check it out for the first time last week. I have been looking at cities to move to on the east...

  6. Least strenuous unit to work??

    vikichck posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello, I have worked for a VA hospital the past year with the elderly population on a Tele unit. It has taken a toll on my back even though I'm only 24 years old. Pulling heavy patients up in bed,...

  7. Anybody work at Flagstaff Medical Center?

    vikichck replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, Some of my old classmates are working there right now. Latest I heard their nurse patient ratios are increased, they are getting sent home or called to stay home because they are cutting hours....

  8. Exp. RN looking to move

    vikichck replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey! I wouldn't recommend Flagstaff. Job situation is very tight there as well. My classmates that work at the only major hospital there Flagstaff Medical Center are getting their hours cut, increase...

  9. Philadelphia VA hospital salary quote, is this right?

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks! There is a wide range of housing prices in Phoenix. All depends where and what you're looking for. 900$ sounds about right for a nice 2 bd condo or house here. Have you heard anything about...

  10. Least strenuous unit to work??

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Cardiac

    I was going to wait for NP school but now I'm starting to think that might not be such a bad idea. I should take advantage of the tuition assistance while it is still available in this economy. I'm...

  11. Help critique resume please

    vikichck posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I have only 1 yr experience in nursing so I'm having trouble making my resume stand out. Any input would be apprechiated! I'm looking to apply for a job abroad with the department of defense....

  12. Help critique telemetry resume please

    vikichck posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello, I have only 1 yr experience in nursing so I'm having trouble making my resume stand out. Any input would be apprechiated! I'm looking to apply for a job abroad with the department of defense....

  13. VA or department of defense civilian??

    vikichck posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm currently a VA employee. I'll be done with my first yr of nursing and I'm wondering if I should try working as a DOD civilian? The VA is not able to repay my loans so I am looking at my...

  14. CRNA programs abroad??

    vikichck posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, I'm a US citizen and have my BSN. How can I study abroad for my CRNA?? I really wanna get out of Arizona!

  15. NP school difficutly compared to RN school

    vikichck posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone, How would you compare the two schools? Is it just as time consuming, stressful as a bachelor degree? I hope not! Thanks,

  16. Military base civilian nursing

    vikichck posted a topic in Government, Military

    I currently work for the VA hospital but I'd like to try different government jobs after my first year of nursing. I'm young and I like the idea you can work abroad on a military base. What is it like...

  17. United Nations

    vikichck posted a topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone heard of what it's like to work as a nurse for the UN? What are the working conditions and where are usually nurses located? internationally? I haven't found any other posts on this site...

  18. Veterans Admin. Travel Nurse Program

    vikichck replied to techraider77's topic in Travel

    Hello, I'm assuming you mean the VA travel corps? They did a pilot with San Diego and Phoenix. I believe recently it has been expanded to anywhere in the US. I currently work for the VA and have heard...

  19. Any VA Hospital RN's?

    vikichck replied to empyrean7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would suggest working as an extern first and then applying after NS. They offer 28/hr $ for previous extern's w/BSN compared to 27/hr$ BSN. :-) I did my preceptorship there recently and loved it....

  20. Loosing motivation! Almost donee

    vikichck posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! Does anyone else feel like they don't have ANY energy left for nursing school? I am done with my BSN this December but I am feeling soo worn out. 4 yrs of this torture is catching up with me. I...

  21. Loosing motivation! Almost donee

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in General Students

    Not sure yet. I'm going to Vegas for NYE but I gotta plan something before that. I can't wait that long to celebrate lol. When I turn in that last assignment... I'm not sure what will come over me and...

  22. Loosing motivation! Almost donee

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! I think I just can't believe graduation is coming up. I'm trying to think of something nice I can do for myself after all this maddness is over with. What are your

  23. Got my first travling job!!!!

    vikichck replied to BoiseRN's topic in Travel

    Congrats! Thats exciting! I have lived in Phoenix for 10 yrs and traveled around the state a lot. Tucson is a small town but I'm sure you will find things to do. It's kind of a college town because...

  24. traveling with the VA

    vikichck posted a topic in Travel

    Hello all, I wanted to see if anyone has had experience with this type of traveling. I am planning to work for the VA my first year after graduation. After that I was planning on traveling. The VA...

  25. traveling with the VA

    vikichck replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    Thanks travelinjones. It's nice they pay a differential. I haven't heard of hospitals paying differential for travel nurses. I hope this goes really well for the VA and they decide to open many more...