saminde

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1. Scheduling

   saminde posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, everyone. I am graduating in 15 weeks and have to get a position as a new graduate. My concerns are in scheduling... I have two young children (a Kindergartener and a preschooler). They rely...

2. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

   saminde replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you to everyone who responded! My husband is a federal employee and it would be great if we could both work for the same facility! I appreciate hearing about your experiences. As a new grad,...

3. Selecting a position/specialty unit training

   saminde replied to saminde's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have found that December hasn't been necessarily a GOOD time to graduate because most facilities have their new graduate programs geared towards June grads. They run specialty training/internship...

4. ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

   saminde replied to MrRacer98's topic in MICU, SICU

   Harrisburg, PA (pinnaclehealth.org) , Hershey PA (Hershey Medical Center) are both offering 15K for 3 years in the ICU... lots of choices. Also, Sentara Health in Virginia Beach is offering 15K. In...

5. Should I break my contract?

   saminde replied to Tony35NYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi! I'm not sure how much your scholarship money was... but, have you looked for places that are offering a loan repayment deal? I have been talking to recruiters at some hospitals and a few have...

6. Has Anyone Ever Taken The ATI NCLEX Predictor?

   saminde replied to Jen2's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My school has used the ATI for a few years and says that it's a very accurate indicator. We are required to take each section's exam after completion of a course (ex. med/surg course, at end take...

7. Selecting a position/specialty unit training

   saminde posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, everyone! I am a student in a BSN program and will graduate in December (which I thought would be an advantage... and is actually a limiting factor). I wondered how you all have selected a...

8. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

   saminde replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You're in Jersey? Any advice on where to work in Jersey? I have family all over that region (Eastern PA, Northern DE, Western NJ) and have considered returning there after I grad, but have no idea...

9. I've left the OR

   saminde replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Operating Room

   hi everyone! i am a student graduating from a bsn program in december 05. i have been seriously considering a perioperative internship after graduation (i have interviewed in two seperate hospitals...

10. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    saminde replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I am a Virginia nursing student (about an hour from Walter Reed) and have considered the military. The Army claims to have a 29,000 education repayment program now (when they have visited our school,...

11. Harrisburg? Hershey?

    saminde replied to saminde's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you both! I have been to the area, and two different systems have offered me OR Internships. I'm a new grad and definately want to get a great learning experience, so I'm leaning towards...

12. Harrisburg? Hershey?

    saminde posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I wondered if anyone has participated in an internship program at either Harrisburg (Pinnacle Health) or Hershey Medical Center? I'm reviewing information from both... but I'm out of state and don't...

13. Ocala area hospitals

    saminde replied to BETSRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was going to suggest Florida Hospital in Orlando. I know it's a little farther from Ocala, but they offer great Internship programs, and RELOCATION assistance!! Where are you moving from? I have...

14. From OR to PACU?

    saminde posted a topic in PACU

    I was curious to know if it is more common to move from the ICU to PACU than it is to transfer from the OR to PACU? I am a student nurse and will be doing an externship this summer in the OR/PACU in...

15. Single SRNAs..

    saminde replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow... What school do you attend? I'm a married, mother of a preschooler and a toddler in an accelerated BSN program in Virginia... there are only 2 married people in my class, and we get screwed...