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Ditto to everything everyone ALREADY said about traffic here. There are no peak time/low times. Rush hour is ALL hours. Have you moved yet?

I work at Northside, I agree with the other posters about the traffic into and out of the perimeter. The hospital is awesome and they were just voted top hospital on Forbes Best Places to work. I just got a friend hired there and am getting a pretty nice referral fee. I would have even without that cause I love my co-workers and the patients! Good luck!

I have a friend that works in the HR department there if you are still looking at this point. PM if interested.

Sounds like bullying to me. I agree with the others; continue to maintain your professionalism regardless of her attitude. In the event, it becomes intolerable, then you need to bring it to the attention of your manager. I maintain this sense of obligation/insight: you are not going to work to have your emotional cup filled, but rather your financial cup... you can't pay bills with "friendship." This is not me being cynical, but helping you to keep things in prospective...

Do your research on Northside Hospital. It is the considered "the baby factory"! The couplet ratio there average about 4-5; they use a huge support staff with PCTs and LPNS to help you adequately manage your patient load. Just a thought- I got a mailer last week so apparently they are hiring pretty aggressively. I've worked there previously before taking up travel.

I work here and know a contact in the HR department if you are interested.

Sorry to respond so late- I work at Northside and they have a med/surg internship for the fall they are accepting applications for. Hope that helps!

I am bias, but Northside Hospital is voted #1 BMT Survival Rate, #1 Most Preferred for Surgical Services in Atlanta, #1 in the Nation for Births (the Baby Factory). You mentioned moving in Northwest Atlanta, they have a hospital in Canton, Ga which is close to Interstates 75/575. We are opening a new replacement hospital in 2015. Even with a ADN you could be considered.

Your best bet would be to apply to a internship or residency program being offered by the facility in the area that you are interested in working. Also keep in mind the acuity level you will be working in. Most hospitals want hospital experience to hospital experience (in other words, like skills/setting to like...). So if you want to work in ICU you need to develop those skills are a hospital not a hospice where the set of clinical skills will be COMPLETELY different, as well as the pace of service. Hope that helps!

I have to laugh at babyktchr 's summation about the experiences being a "ridiculous spectator sport where cheetos and mountain dew are involved." Sad but true in so many cases. I love that she left on a positive note...don't be jaded and DO keep your dreams alive. One nurse DOES make the difference to a patient. After all, you join this profession for the love of the people...

I work at Northside and they like nurses with 2 years of previous experience. (I know right, how do you get the experience unless you are given the opportunity?) They do have a residency program for newly graduated nurses but I think Concrete Rose is right, most hospitals do look for those new nurses in the fall for their residency program.

Here is the link of the job post a few people asked for. I replied on another post but here it is again: Northside Hospital - RN Job Fair

Just thought I would share the following information for any nurses that specialize in oncology or labor and delivery. Northside is looking for experienced L&D nurses for DAYS!! They are also looking for oncology nurses (or nurses with emergency med, icu experience looking to get into oncology). Respond to my inbox privately for the recruiter's name and direct number. Only serious people should respond. Here is a description for one of the oncology positions. nfusion - Atlanta Cancer Care - Tower - Atlanta Full Time, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday Atlanta Cancer Care - Tower 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30342 JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Pod RNGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary between patients, staff and physicians. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Oncology Nurse Coordinator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists supervising physician with patient visit in exam area, including physical assessment and health history. Coordinates care with infusion staff, other facilities and Home Health/Hospice Coordinator. Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients. Provides back-up support for administration of prescribed medications, chemotherapy and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and practice policies and physician orders. Direct chemotherapy administration support is provided during times of critical staffing need or workload restructure. Observes, documents and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, side effect management, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Maintains/reviews accurate patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Maintains patient confidentiality.The jobholder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position. EDUCATION: RN degree; BSN preferred. LICENSE: Georgia State Board of Nursing. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years nursing experience with one year of oncology. REQUIREMENTS: Current nursing license in the state of Georgia and current CPR status. National certification in oncology preferred. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment. Knowledge of current diagnostic, treatment and side effect management for oncology and hematology patients. Knowledge of impact of chronic life-threatening illnesses on patients and family. Knowledge of laboratory values and their relationship to the oncology and hematology patient. SKILLS: Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional oncology nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing/administering medications and treatments and in documenting all aspects of patient care. Skill in insertion and maintenance of IV catheters and maintenance of central venous catheters. Skills with computer software systems, including EMR and e-mail. ABILITIES: Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under stressful conditions. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing or by phone. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of office and exam settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patient's manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. The days are Monday - Friday.

I noticed it has been a while since you last asked your question. Have you finally moved and gotten settled with a job?

The next L&D externships are in the fall. They will probably post in the summer online to start taking applications.