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  1. HELP!!!!!!! On HESI PN EXIT.... PLEASE!!!

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Lalipa2003's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My school made us pass the HESI RN with a 900 or greater to pass. Basically the questions are weighted differently. Peds and Maternity are worth less points than Med Math, cardiac, respiratory and...

  2. Easiest place to get a job?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    DC has so many opportunities for new Grads many are residencies. I graduated here and was offered 4 jobs as a new grad. Plus DC is a really awesome place with so much to

  3. Was this a HIPAA violation

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to blkbusa13's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't think it is. Telling the daughter outright the mother has MRSA would be disclosing medical information. Telling the daughter that it's for precautions is simply stating a hospital

  4. Overcoming Loss

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started Nursing School 7 years ago. I stopped going after 2 semesters because I got a job in a hospital as a tech. But after 3 years working on an open heart unit, I decided to finish. Last year I...

  5. VCU ICU salaries

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to RURN's topic in General Nursing

    $29 isn't unrealistic for the area really New Grads in DC start at $28 I would probably ask about pay structure at VCU many hospitals here have ranges of pay for RN1 RN2 RN3 and so on Experience is...

  6. VCU ICU salaries

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to RURN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Northern Virginia closer to DC The going rate for Nurses here is $25 an hour for new hires. I'm assuming it may be a little less because Richmond is further south and the cost of living is...

  7. Is it too much?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Jinx322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for 20 different positions at the same larger hospital system where I live Of those 20 applications I landed 1 interview and offered that position Trust me apply for everything you feel...

  8. Any Chamberlain Students....

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to xprttyrawkerx's topic in Chamberlain College

    I graduated from Chamberlain in Arlington. I seriously resented the school and how much it cost until I took my Nclex. I really feel I was prepared well especially for the NCLEX It was hard I'm not...

  9. % of Nurses that smoke

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to twinner05's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's horribly hypocritical to smoke as a nurse and yes many hospitals are making it against policy to smoke on grounds or even hire smokers. I understand that everyone has their vice but after working...

  10. Information on tackling the job market in Washington D.C.

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Fitnessgal123's topic in General Nursing

    My fiance is stationed on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Which is just South of Andrews. I am originally licensed in VA but I am working in DC. Getting a DC license by endorsement can be a process so I...

  11. I would like to be an addiction nurse

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to katiec's topic in Addictions

    My younger sister died of a heroin overdose a month after I graduated nursing school. She passed on her 24th birthday. I really feel that if she were able to have had more help and support she might...

  12. Leave new RN job before orientation starts

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to newrn887's topic in Nursing Career

    I say it's better to leave before orientation than to start and leave after. It's better to do what you love anyway because you'll be happier and do a better job for your

  13. No Job after passing NCLEX

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Astrid27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    These things take time. Especially in New Grad world. I graduated in September of 2013 and passed my Nclex in Nov. I didn't even start getting calls for interviews till January and by February I had 5...

  14. Washington Hospital Center April 2014

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to VAhopeful's topic in General Nursing

    My best advice to you is keep applying It's better to have options. Don't let it get to you. It takes time. I threw myself daily pity parties that were totally unneeded. Make a portfolio to take to...

  15. Washington Hospital Center April 2014

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to VAhopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed with Virginia Cardiology, Inova Fair Oaks, and George Washington University Hospital. I accepted the George Washington University Hospital offer and start

  16. Washington Hospital Center April 2014

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to VAhopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed with WHC in Feb for the March start. Worst interview experience ever... You basically come to a job fair with 50 other people and get shuffled around between managers and HR. You are...

  17. New grad RN as a camp nurse?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Shiiibby's topic in Camp

    I graduated in September of 2013 and I literally applied to every and any job that I could find. I even went on Craigslist for openings. After 3 months I had 2 interviews and was offered a job at a...

  18. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    DC $27 with $3 evening $4 night and $5 weekend night differential New Grad/4 years tech experience Internal Medicine

  19. Should I resign, or be suspended?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    I am wondering what the disciplinary process for this hospital is. At many hospitals I worked for there was a system. For each infraction there was a verbal warning then a written warning then a...

  20. Nursing Math

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to ygarrison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Med math is very important. Don't just do what you need to pass really learn it. Many hospitals require you to pass a medication calculation test prior to starting so what you learn now you will use...

  21. Not a test taker

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to quirkystudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I realized that during nursing school I had a severe form of test anxiety. I was studying hard for every test. I joined study groups for the extra help and I still consistently scored lower on my...

  22. Does this mean I passed?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to ctran's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Virginia we don't have quick results. I took my nclex on a Friday thinking that Monday I would have my results. What I didn't realize was that Monday was a holiday and I'd have to wait till...

  23. When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think I am any better than an ADN I'm just very happy that I can work in any hospital without the fear of losing my job or being told I must go back to school because the hospital is requiring...

  24. New Grad Salary

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to yadesuyi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just hired as a new grad in DC of the 2 hospitals I interviewed at, one was $27 and one was $28 with differential. If I work night shift I will hit that $30 mark. But yes the cost of living here...

  25. The job market is tough... "How tough is it?"

    Hpy_Vly_RNBSN replied to Guttercat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In the DC area that I did my job search in Many of the hospitals would kick back applications for people who had no experience as a tech or aid. It took me applying at the same hospital 20 times to...