newnurse2005

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1. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

   newnurse2005 replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government

   My physical was no problem at all. Blood, drug, and TB tests were about it for me. Also, a basic eye exam and hearing test. They asked for a detailed health history, but I didn't think it was a big deal. I think it all depends on the healthcare p...

2. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

   newnurse2005 replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government

   You should definitely call the HR/nurse recruiter at the location you're interested working at. That's how I found out there were new grad RN openings - which are STILL not posted online. I'm sure that the pay is probably better than at your commun...

3. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

   newnurse2005 replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government

   Thanks. I'm just hoping to hear about what's NOT on the website or what would be told to me by HR. I'll probably go to the cafeteria and speak candidly with the nurses there so I get a better feel for it. As of right now, I've heard wonderful thin...

4. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

   newnurse2005 replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government

   Hi, Does anyone have any experience with, or heard about, the Boston VA system: particularly the West Roxbury, MA acute care facility (nurse-pt. ratios, mgmt., overall morale and shape it's in?)? Hope to hear from you! Thanks in advance!

5. Curry College Accel

   newnurse2005 replied to fotografe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yeah! Congrats to you! I'm in the program now, and will graduate on May 15th! It's a wild ride, but just hang in there and you'll be fine! If I can be of any help to you along the way, just let me know! I'm very happy for you!

6. Anyone Get Rejected and later accepted @ Same School?

   newnurse2005 replied to kbclary4's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's too bad that these schools are making it so difficult for those of us who want nothing else but to be good nurses: especially since everyone is complaining about a nursing shortage. Our nursing schools need to reconsider their admission guideli...

7. Pregnant and Accelerated Second Degree BSN

   newnurse2005 replied to Heath82371's topic in General Students

   I'm in an accelerated program right now (2nd degree). We have a student who gave birth right in the middle of the program. Get this: it's her third child: all are under age three!!!! She's really energetic and very, very intelligent. She's doing ...

8. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

   newnurse2005 replied to newnurse2005's topic in Safety

   Has anyone ever had to deal with an RN coworker who was using drugs? I couldn't imagine! I'd love to hear about more examples, if anyone else can share?!!

9. career advice/encouragement- new grad who took a long absence

   newnurse2005 replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

   Have you tried a "nurse refresher" program? Because of the nursing shortage, many schools have implemented these programs to get people back into the nursing profession. I think you would feel more confident by going through a program like this, an...

10. Share your feedback re: ethical nursing issues

    newnurse2005 posted a topic in Safety

    Hi! I will graduate from nursing school in May and would like to hear about ethical issues that practicing nurses (or even students in clinical) have experienced, and how you handled the situation. I think this would be a very informative discussion...

11. In for January 2005!

    newnurse2005 replied to fotografe's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear about the delay. With your GPA and performance on the prereqs, I'm sure you'll be admitted. The program has become extremely competitive since the first cohort (word of mouth, I guess). Are you male? I know that one of Curry's profes...

12. In for January 2005!

    newnurse2005 replied to fotografe's topic in General Students

    Fotografe: how is it going with the accel program. I'm in the first cohort at Curry and we're all wondering how all of you are doing!