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  1. Need to change license application state- stressed, help!

    futurern123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so stressed out over this. Any help would be greatly appreciated- I'm just worried because I've worked so hard and don't want to screw this up! So I live in VA. My professor told us we need to...

  2. A little faint after watching surgery...

    futurern123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was wondering if any of the nurses on this board could give me some insight. I was wondering if anyone has ever felt nauseous or faint after seeing something particularly shocking and if you ever...

  3. Asthma and military

    futurern123 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was just wondering if anyone knows of any nurses in the navy or air force with asthma. I emailed a recruiter and they said to contact a recruiter and I have heard waivers are given. I have never had...

  4. George Washington Hospital New Grads...?

    futurern123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    GWU has no info on their new grad program on their page (I'm not even sure if they have one). I tried contacting the nurse recruitment, but haven't heard anything back. Does anyone have any info on...

  5. Littmann Cardiology III Stethoscope or Classic II S.E?

    futurern123 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not sure which to get. I graduate in a year so I want to buy one I can use when I graduate. On the Littman website, it says the Carido III is for cardiologists, respiratory therapists, etc- but...

  6. Need to change license application state- stressed, help!

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, unfortantly they are not a compact state (although MD) is. If that's what you meant. I will def update everyone. Cross your fingers for me, I hope it all works out! I really don't want to look...

  7. Need to change license application state- stressed, help!

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. For some reason it made me feel better for someone to just put it in perspective!!! I guess I should prob call the VA BON and ask if I need to cancel my application or something like that...

  8. Asthma and military

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    Hmm..yea I wouldn't hide it, I guess even if it means not getting into the military. It was "diagnosed" when I c/o feeling breathless when I woke up in the am (I think it was more due to the old...

  9. George Washington Hospital New Grads...?

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    INOVA I know of for sure for new grads possibly children's-- that sticks out in my mind not sure about washington hospital

  10. Asthma and military

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    Yea, I don't know what to do. Some places say you can get a waiver, others you can't. Plus I don't know if it is different for nurses vs actual combat soldiers. I will definitely be honest about this,...

  11. Student strip searched at school...

    futurern123 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    One of my classmates was suspended for bringing motrin to school. I understand there is zero tolerance, but I think schools take it too far. It's hard to sit in class all day when you have killer...

  12. George Washington Hospital New Grads...?

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like most of the hospitals around here have a 2 year contract..I wonder if that is just for new grads because of our training

  13. Navy or Air Force?

    futurern123 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am considering joining the military. I will graduate with my BSN in less than a month. Does anyone have any advice on which branch to join? I have heard the air force treats its employees better,...

  14. Navy or Air Force?

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone.... So once you join, is there some type of training camp you have to go through? Is it like boot

  15. Impossible to find a job in this area

    futurern123 replied to AnnaC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Kamna- thanks. I guess I just have to be patient. It's just frustrating. I apply for jobs at CNMC and then the next day I get an email that says the opening you applied for has been filled. I did go...

  16. Impossible to find a job in this area

    futurern123 replied to AnnaC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes the job situation here is terrible! I have had no luck, same as most of my classmates. VHC and INOVA have no positions last I checked. It seems no one wants the new grads! I have looked in every...

  17. Any Info on Children's National?

    futurern123 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this is not a local issue then. Hopefully the experience will help you get a job- good

  18. Any Info on Children's National?

    futurern123 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    The new grad situation in this area is not very good. I went to the open house at children's a while back and they don't have many jobs available. I didn't hear anything about a sign on bonus,...

  19. Needleless IV access? Why aren't they always used?

    futurern123 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I was under the impression that IV systems are supposed to be needleless now (like when giving IV push drugs). Is it common that some facilities are still using syringes to push drugs? I'm a student,...

  20. Job Application Process- Need advice

    futurern123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in the process of applying for new graduate jobs. Once I submit my application, should I follow up? I feel like my applications are just going into a big pile and I want to follow up, but without...

  21. Any Children's Employees here? Question from a new grad.

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  22. Any Children's Employees here? Question from a new grad.

    futurern123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate this May. I really, really want to work at Children's (although with the poor job market, I'm willing to work somewhere else) and just have some questions about the hiring process. I...

  23. George Washington Hospital New Grads...?

    futurern123 replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I will give it a

  24. Confused about the job process...

    futurern123 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am graduating in May 2009 with my BSN. I am applying to some local jobs, but I would also like to apply to some jobs across the country in California. How would I go about doing that- would I even...

  25. Student Stethoscope Recommendation

    futurern123 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the stethescope I got for free from school, but I'm pretty sure it's exactly the same as those cheap disposable ones they leave in the patient's on contact precautions rooms. I can barely hear...