iToniai

iToniai

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  1. Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    iToniai posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all, I'm an experienced med/surg nurse who wants to switch specialty area. Since nursing school I knew I absolutely wanted to be in the OR, however, I took the advice of my former professors and...

  2. Should I take CNE exam w/o teaching experience?

    iToniai posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi all, I'm interested in getting certified as a nurse educator. However, other than my practicum experience while completing my MSN, I have no formal teaching experience. I'm not really interested in...

  3. Should I take CNE exam w/o teaching experience?

    iToniai replied to iToniai's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you! My question wasn't regarding the requirements, I know I already have the degree and the focus area for me to qualify to sit for the exam. My question was more so about whether the exam is...

  4. VA Nursing Background Check

    iToniai replied to alternate's topic in Government, Military

    Alternate, I'm not sure how they would know about your article 15's, but again why not disclose especially since you were still discharged honorably? I recently tried to obtain my medical records from...

  5. VA Nursing Background Check

    iToniai replied to alternate's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Alternate, Have you done VETPRO yet? If I'm remembering correctly it asked about article 15's as well. I would suggest you fully disclose, it gives you a chance to explain all yes answers. Go...

  6. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hey LubbockNP, How did the boarding process go for

  7. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    LubbockNP, It's interesting how some VA require the dimensions as part of the boarding process and some don't. I've had a total of 5 tentative offers from different VA's and was asked by 3 to do this....

  8. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations! Did they say when you can expect to see the written

  9. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    So my team consist of the point of contact person (HR specialist) and another HR specialist who I was in contact with during the VETPRO process. I did contact someone else in HR who basically told me...

  10. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    As expected, I have not heard anything back from the HR specialist. I emailed her a few days ago and of course she hasn't responded back to me. I feel the same way as you, until its in writing I won't...

  11. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone dealt with an unpleasant HR personnel? It's the most frustrating hiring process I've been going through since January; my HR contact person has been nothing but inconsistent and unpleasant....

  12. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    GoalSeeker, Congratulations on getting a start date. I see from interview to start date was approximately 8 months. I'm in the process of going back into the VA system (I will post about the process...

  13. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi ccayanan, I worked for the VA on a med/surg floor. There were only 2 new graduates on my floor and 1 of them was a former LPN, who transferred from in-house clinic. From my understanding they...

  14. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    iToniai replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After finishing my MSN, I started looking at positions that required a MSN; however, after speaking with my manager I was told just because I have a masters doesn't mean I should pursue other...

  15. Is 8 months too soon to leave a job?

    iToniai replied to C-lion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the feeling of not being happy at your job. My first job out of nursing school I only stayed for 2 months, the pay was great (76K) and it was at a prestigious hospital, but for whatever reason...

  16. Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    iToniai replied to iToniai's topic in Operating Room

    Hey all! Thanks for those who left comments here and PMed me with programs. I went on 2 interviews and was offered a position in an OR perioperative internship program. I'm super excited and I look...

  17. Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    iToniai replied to iToniai's topic in Operating Room

    Southernkitten, Thank you and good luck to you. So far, I've found 4 programs that are for non new graduates. I will begin applying tomorrow. Thanks

  18. Anyone at Dekalb Medical Center?

    iToniai replied to mshessle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey! Don't work there, but I turned down a job there early this year because I had already accepted a position somewhere else. I was also out of state, I applied online for a med/surg floor, I...

  19. Piedmont Henry Interview

    iToniai replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey GAMommy! Congratulations. I'm not a new nurse. However, I am interested in the OR program and did apply, was contacted but haven't setup an interview date yet. How was the interview process for...

  20. RN Virginia salary

    iToniai replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

    As an experienced nurse, my annual base pay at Sentara was $39,200 (that's barely $22.00/hr); I made almost the same amount when I was a medical records clerk before nursing school. In a safe/nice...

  21. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    86toronado, From my understanding, the hiring manager isn't given potential candidates list until after the closing date of the job. I had a few interviews before eventually securing my position and...

  22. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    nursetaminator this is a good question. one of my previous hospital did close after i left; i inputted the data and in the comment section i stated that. they were able to verify my employment there...

  23. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    See

  24. VA Hiring Process

    iToniai replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hey all, This thread has been great, now that I'm finish with my process; I'll just add to this thread for others. My process has been similar but with some differences. I applied in January, the job...

  25. Before you join...

    iToniai replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    Glad someone else's experience have been different. Just like you can post your good experience, I can post my bad experience. I posted my experience on what the army has been like, I have the right...