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  1. UMSON CNL Spring 2017

    johsonmichelle replied to Guest955997's topic in Maryland Nursing

    is there any bsn applicants on this thread for spring 2017? i do not see a separate thread for the bsn applicants for spring

  2. Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    johsonmichelle replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    In my state it costs $146 to renew your RN license (I'm in md) , plus background check fees. The license is renewed every 2 years as

  3. Got my ADN & still jobless

    johsonmichelle replied to phannyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well I was in the same predicament as you until I widened my horizons, there are jobs, its just might not be the most the desirable( depending on your definition ) place to work. I'm working at long...

  4. living situation while in nursing school

    johsonmichelle replied to sameishafate's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay at home and work either part time or prn. I'm not sure where you live , but in my area , basic apartment can cost $1000 plus before utilities. I worked as a tech while in nursing school...

  5. UMSON BSN FALL 2017

    johsonmichelle replied to ConMetas's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Has the rn - bsn program for spring 2017 been filled yet ? I'm asking since you said it was based on a rolling

  6. What's a fair offer? RN new grad starting salary.

    johsonmichelle replied to styx876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know you directed this question to the commuter but I'm in the same position as you are so I can answer. If I were you,I will just start with the sub acute /SNF position for now. New grad residency...

  7. New Grad No More Continued

    johsonmichelle replied to Empire Chick's topic in General Nursing

    I recently went through through this and decided to start my first job outside the hospital. I think new grad should widen their job search and not just limit to the hospital. I have worked at...

  8. First job

    johsonmichelle replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for the advice, its looks like I may end up working in a nursing home for now. Nursing home is a different ball game, a lot more of patients. I just hope I can make

  9. Terminated After Two Months!!

    johsonmichelle replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Don't feel too bad, I know a lot of people who were in your position. I currently work as aide in a hospital and I will probably start working in a nursing home for my first rn job. I graduated a...

  10. UMSON RN-to-BSN Fall 2016

    johsonmichelle replied to hpark1278's topic in Maryland Nursing

    anyone that applied for the rn to bsn hear back

  11. university of maryland RN - BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    any

  12. ADN in 2016 completely useless?

    johsonmichelle replied to Mr.Care's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    where in maryland? Bsn is still preferred around

  13. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    not expecting high pay, but like i said some nurses can make as low as $30,000 , where rent alone is $1000, some of the poster says they're making the same as nurses in my area but the cost of living...

  14. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new graduate nurse who is in the process of getting hired and have been told what my pay is going to be, I have quickly learned that nurses do not make as much as people claim. A lot of people...

  15. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with your statement, before nursing school I was making well over minimum wage. I'm not expecting six figures but a decent wage. A wage that can provide BASIC necessities such as food ,...

  16. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I have researched different hourly rates for NEW NURSES in this area and like I said before , most pay for new graduate nurses in the hospital setting are set pay, irregardless of education and...

  17. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, i think the salary is low compared to cost of living , I'm in Maryland and some parts of this area can get very expensive. You can make as low as $30,000 after taxes

  18. UMSON RN-to-BSN Fall 2016

    johsonmichelle replied to hpark1278's topic in Maryland Nursing

    A teas score is not required for the rn - bsn program, its only required for those are traditional nursing students( students who have not earned any nursing

  19. university of maryland RN - BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    well good luck, I'm still waiting for a decision and its been more than a

  20. misconceptions about nursing pay

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    The dmv stands for DC, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. I already did some research before I started nursing school but some of those websites are not always accurate and hospitals do raise or lower their...

  21. From PCT to RN, does it get better?

    johsonmichelle replied to Xlorgguss's topic in General Nursing

  22. university of maryland RN - BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    maybe you could fax them the resume as well, I had no issues submitting my resume, most of stuff was updated within days, I'm just waiting to hear back that i got in or not. Most of classmates are...

  23. university of maryland RN - BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    How did you send your resume, is it through email? Since maryland no longer issues a paper copy of a license , you go on the Maryland website, search up your name and then when you click on it , save...

  24. Interview at Johns Hopkins Hospital for New Nurse Position

    johsonmichelle replied to MissPatricia's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just because they write in their description does not mean they abide by it. I'm currently interviewing with another hospital who is magnet status. I have enrolled in rn - bsn program, which is stated...

  25. Interview at Johns Hopkins Hospital for New Nurse Position

    johsonmichelle replied to MissPatricia's topic in Maryland Nursing

    okay, i applied for months and never got a call back. So good for you for scoring an interview, its obvious they're very strict on having a bsn. I have hospital experience and I did not call get a...