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  1. backing out of nurse residency offer before contract

    cat1235 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I accepted a position in a local hospital's new grad nurse residency program. Theres a 2 year contract. Its also the first yr they've done a res program. My ultimate plans are to move to VT, and I'm...

  2. how long til I hear back from UVM Health new grad residency program?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from South Carolina so I feel you! I've visited several times and I can tell you it's very cold in winter BUT the town is so cute and like a winter wonderland during this season. Summer and fall...

  3. Does applying out of state look good?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For the record vt has received all my application by endorsement materials. Just had to send in the education verification form ... I did not have to meet any practice hours requirements since I was a...

  4. contact nurse manager directly?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not going to contact any nurse managers but I may find out from HR what the next step is since I have no idea what happens after the video interview I did. By asking about the process of hiring, I...

  5. FAHC New Grads - Phone interviews?

    cat1235 replied to MissM.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is from forever ago haha!! But 2 yrs later I am in the same boat with this hospital having completed a prerecorded video interview 2 wks ago (guess that replaces the old phone interview) and was...

  6. Fletcher Allen's New Grad Nurse Program

    cat1235 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I graduate from an ADN program this December and will take the boards to get my RN. I am currently an LPN and have been working partime then PRN (because of school, go figure ...haha) since...

  7. Fletcher Allen's New Grad Nurse Program

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I know I posted this several months ago ... but i have since graduated, got licensed in my home state, sent my materials for a license by endorsement in vt, and i applied to uvm health (previously...

  8. contact nurse manager directly?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @cruz.cookie .... do you think it is still a good idea if within a new grad residency program since they are accepting many applications as opposed to one? I definitely would contact the NM if it was...

  9. backing out of nurse residency offer before contract

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way. My possible vacancy may be the answer to someone's prayers. And we aren't assigned to permanent units til the end of the 17 wks. So I suppose I am in good standing with the...

  10. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    cat1235 replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also in response to those who said it was fair quizzing you on the spot after 4 night shifts because what if it was a real situation .... uh huh no. That's not fair to say. In a real situation you act...

  11. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    cat1235 replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And most orientations are at least 3 months ....12

  12. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    cat1235 replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Girl no sweat!! That kind was an ******* move .... You JUST came off orientation and are still a new nurse... if the NM wanted an experienced nurse she shouldn't have hired you. And I understand a lot...

  13. Thinking about quitting

    cat1235 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say relocate ... while many facilities are going magnet status there are still many hospitals who do hire ADN nurses and if you tell them you're getting your BSN they are happy about that but will...

  14. Nurses eat their young during report?

    cat1235 replied to ammanke64's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you are just nervous and still learning which is totally fine. I truly do think there are some units where experienced nurses are very accepting and helpful to new nurses, and others where...

  15. Anatomy Physiology vs. Microbiology

    cat1235 replied to lasada86's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in the program we had to take both A&P and micro. now at midlands tech at least, I know they don't make nursing students take micro. Which is good. It's pointless

  16. Anatomy Physiology vs. Microbiology

    cat1235 replied to lasada86's topic in General Nursing

    TAKE A&P II !!!!! it's more specific to nurses since it's actually the human body where as micro is so in depth you won't really get it or even need that in depth knowledge unless you're planning...

  17. Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, SC RN Residency Program?

    cat1235 replied to RMitchSN1186's topic in General Nursing

    Idk ... but as of this year, palmetto health started their first residency program for med surg units. Apparently in the future they plan to create a residency program for more specialized units as...

  18. how long til I hear back from UVM Health new grad residency program?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for any replies ... and if anyone is familiar with the hospital (formerly fletcher allen) and knows if it's acceptable to contact HR or nurse managers of units you're interested in let me know...

  19. contact nurse manager directly?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank youtfor your advice. The plan is to start working for the new grad program here until I hear back or get a job offer in VT. There is a 2 yr contract but it doesn't go into effect until July, and...

  20. contact nurse manager directly?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know if you've read this post but I've read thru several comments and the writer says she applied through residency programs and contacted the NM of different floors and recommended it. Not...

  21. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    cat1235 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! I'll check those out and start practicing from the get go so I'll have SBAR communication down pat as a

  22. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    cat1235 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the things I fear as a new grad is communicating with and calling doctors. That's not a skill they teach you in nursing school. Does your preceptor address this skill? Or are we expected to...

  23. Rejecting an offer after accepting it?

    cat1235 replied to ak2190's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know this from a bit ago but I am in your same situation kind of. In my opinion, as a new grad, we are smart (and scared not to) to take the first offer we get. However, if offered something...

  24. can I use a signed & dated passport photo for endorsement application?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I called and yes I can use that signed and dated photo as long as it's from the past 6 months. In case anyone had the same question as

  25. NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks again for all the answers. I'm going for NRP in the least, looking into volunteering, and depending on how long the interview process is, I will pursue further certifications..unless I do...