sunzzi

I went today to the MD BON (took so long and in really hole in the wall place). The receptionist wasn't friendly to begin with. She told me they no longer accept walk-in for endorsement and had to fill online. I luckily had my fingerprints done prior. So came back to my place and filled online. It was a lot easier than driving down there. Crossing my fingers to have it approved as soon as possible.

Hi Sbaldy, Thank you for replying. I am going to stay with my friends at Gaithersburg for time being. I wont mind the drive 3 days a week. if possible can you please PM me or I can PM you regarding the hospital's information. Thank you.

There is such a difference regarding job application form (online) in MD. Immediately after the submission of application, it turns yellow and goes away in the next day or so. Anyone has experience with that?

Hi all, I am ICU/CCU RN currently working in Trauma hospital. i have more than 5 years of experience in ICU/CCU/Tele/Med/Surg combined. I am planning to move to east coast although seems crazy to my friends in west coast. I am looking into Trauma hospital here in Gaithersburg/Baltimore area. I applied few jobs online (boy those application takes a long time). Is there any short cut way I can contact Nursing recruiters or go to the Unit? I dont know anything about MD hospitals. I will appreciate feedback as well as coming to visit MD from August 5th-13th. So would like to meet the hiring managers. Thank you

Olivia, Yesss certainly I am enjoying the class and felt like I am learning a lot. So...I guess we are in the same class. I am planning to take Assessment and College Algebra. Any take on how difficult/easy those classes will be? :) I hope so.... Sunzzi

Yeah I submitted on Q&A thread. Damn..so much paper work in the Soc 350 class. I wonder how College Algebra is as I am planning to take it the nest session.

Just posted on the discussion board, anyone taking Transition in Nursing or have taken the course. I dun know if i need to buy the book or its online book!!:Crash: Anyone please help!!!

wow...we are at least handful of us starting from july....I am also starting with Professional Transition and Cultural Diversity in the Profession...cant wait for the school to start...... Yeah..I was really impressed with the painless admission though..didnt get any financial aid as I am non-us citizen...but will be scraping my and my hubby's credit card :).....as long as I finish my BSN..... Best of luck to all of us;)

Way to go....LunahRN..although its expensive I decided to go with them....even it means swiping my credit card to pay tuition bills.....I will be starting from july 6th..... I will PM you with loads of questions :)

I am starting online RN-BSN via Chamberlain College of Nursing from July. Just wondering if any nurses out there who will be starting the program or in the program> Any suggestion/idea is appreciated as it will be my first online program........... Thank you!!!!

Hello!!! I am so relieved to hear the positive comment regarding this college...as I was debating between Chamberlain and College Network......I followed my instinct and applied fo Chamberlain for Fall..... Sunzzi RN "BSN" after a year...:)

Thank you so much Jamablone, I am taking mine on August.....What materials did u study for the exam? I have got case managers handbook by Catherine Mullahy, dun know if that is enough for me.

No>>>.. you do not need an entry level certificate to work as Case manager......so far....I see you already have a lot of experiences under your belt....if there is any case management position ....try to get in....thats all you need.....:)

First of all, you need to be eligible to sit down for CCM exam....for that you must have 2 years of experience as independent Case manager or 1 year of experience under certified case manager....you can look up the critierias at http://www.ccmcertification.org. I am also trying to sit down for the exam for month of August.....wish me best of luck :)

Hi!!! Everyone, I am a new Case Manager in the Pediatric Sub acute Facility with no one to orient me at this time. I am trying to educate myself, but have been unsuccessful to find the information pertinent to Peds Subacute Case Management. I feel frustrated while dealing with the Insurance as well as getting authorization. As I am in CA, I would love to hear and really appreciate to get some suggestion regarding the baby steps towards the Case Management. Thank you. Sunzzi

Dear British Import, I can feel your pain as I, myself have gone through this....but let see in the positive way...we actually have our husbands' to take care of our child.....and regarding the work....try to update urself...and luckily we have this forum...so we can ask any questions....I am sure it is just the matter of time...dun worry u will get there sooner or later

You are entitled to choose the test centre. Just make sure to take the ID, ( Passport) otherwise and ur ATT. Sunzzi

There is nothing different in the arrangements done between the agency route and direct hire. MY advice GOOD RESUME and COVER LETTER..as well as comprehensive communication. Moreever, its always good to have experience...gotta look good for the resumes;) Sunzzi

Thnx Lawrence

you can either go to ncsbn or the BON website and see ur result. Sunzzi

Yeah...I agree with Suzanne in this matter. I have processed and paid everything from my pocket..well of course from my dad's pocket. But the agency I was working with handed me the contract which was suspicious...it had mentioned abt sign-on bonus but when asked to them..they told me it is going for the attorney fee. But I didnt feel comfortable when I see that I have to pay for the lawyer and visa fee. So..I turned them down..yeah why not...coz I have done everything uptill now..and I am looking for the sponser. I agree that its very tempting to just have a job and lots of foreign nurses think that oh well..its just a two-year contract. Well, again think that we have the education and we did all the hard work..why should we give them our hard-earned money..no way...its not me.. Having said that...I am still contacting every hospital and asking them if they file petition for foreign nurses or not. One HR called me after seeing my resume and scheduled me for the interview...its on monday Wish me a Luck... As well as BEST of Luck to all Nurses to achieve their dreams.:balloons: SUNZZI

Same thing...happened to me a year ago..I called them couple of times...and finally they cancelled it but take a nice chunk of money as cancellation fee. I have horrible experience with CGFNS. May be they are the only one dealing with Foreign nurses..thats why.. call waiting time is so long as well as you cant find the appropriate answer for the delays. Sunzzi

Its really common in our country to start working in young age..becoz we have to pass 10th grade and directly enrolled in the nursing programme after passing entrance exam. So..dun worry about what other ppl think....go ahead;) in the line of ur duty..eheheheh Sunzzi

yeah...I went via the same route. Gosh..when I saw FAIL in the NCSBN, I was really shaken coz I have been always straight A student in my school and college life. May be I was overconfident regarding Nclex exam. I had never seen the failure in my life. hey, u know what, thats why people says..Learning by experience. Yeah, I learned and learned it in the hard way. The second time I took time and studied as well as followed Suzanne's study guide. And I passed. Ok..enough crap abt me. Best of Luck to u Mistiblue. Sunzzi

I also gave my Nclex-RN exam on Thursday. Yeah, we all know how anxious we will be. So, I was just logging in and trying to see quick result. I was able to view mine on Sunday evening. But I havent seen my name in the CO BON coz it says....Its not working still. SUnzzi