nicurn96

nicurn96 BSN, RN

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  1. Children's National DC Spring 2021

    nicurn96 replied to newgradnurse327's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!! It's the best job in the whole world. I started in the fall of 2020 so I finished orientation almost a year ago (March 2021). It was absolutely the hardest...

  2. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey! Sorry I'm just now seeing this! I've been in their residency program for almost 7 months now and absolutely love it. I just came off of orientation a couple weeks ago so I'm on my own now- it's...

  3. Children's National DC Spring 2021

    nicurn96 replied to newgradnurse327's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's really not too bad! For the NICU residency specifically, we do 3 weeks of days and then 3 weeks of nights in each phase. After you're done with all 3 phases and are on your own, you self schedule...

  4. Children's National DC Spring 2021

    nicurn96 replied to newgradnurse327's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey! Congratulations on your offer (and everyone else who's gotten an offer too)!! It's an incredible hospital, I absolutely love working at Children's and I'm sure you guys will too! So keep in mind...

  5. Children's National DC Spring 2021

    nicurn96 replied to newgradnurse327's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. I was local! I'm not sure that that makes a huge difference though, I'm pretty sure around half of my cohort was local and the other half wasn't (they were from all over the place!). 2. I did...

  6. Children's National DC Spring 2021

    nicurn96 replied to newgradnurse327's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey everyone! I work in the NICU at Children's (I just started their new grad residency in September) so I'm more than happy to help if anyone has questions! Every unit is different but just for...

  7. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much! You'll definitely need the standard stuff- resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recommendation (I think I submitted two but I don't think they had a required number). I'm pretty sure...

  8. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Base pay is $29 an hour plus differentials. This is what they emailed me: · Mon-Fri days (regular base rate) · Mon-Fri evenings = +15% · Mon – Thursday nights = +20% · Sat/Sun...

  9. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @sendhelp It was almost exactly 3 weeks! I interviewed on the 7th and heard back on the 27th. Is anyone else interviewing or has already interviewed with the nicu? @amar2 thank you! I'll message you...

  10. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hey guys! just wanted to update again- I got the email with my offer letter from the NICU yesterday (September 21st start date)! So I really think that things are picking back up and they'll get back...

  11. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you guys get the email from Jill Board last week? I got an email on Thursday saying that they weren’t moving forward with the application process but that they hoped to resume the process in the...

  12. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They asked all the standard interview questions! Why do you want to work at Children's, why the NICU, what do you do for fun outside of work, what are good qualities of a NICU nurse, what's your...

  13. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It was on zoom! There were a couple educators and a manager. Originally 11 people were on the zoom invite and I was freaking out LOL but only 4 people actually interviewed me so it wasn't too bad!...

  14. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hey guys! just wanted to update again- I just had my interview, everyone was SO nice!! They asked all of the general questions like strengths, a moment that stood out to you in nursing school, what...

  15. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thank you! I'm super nervous but really excited, this is literally my dream job so fingers crossed LOL. I'm interviewing for the NICU! Also side note- I talked to the NICU manager on Monday and she...

  16. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hey guys! just wanted to update- I got a call from HR yesterday to schedule my interview (tomorrow at 11 am)! I'm lowkey freaking out LOL has anyone heard of specific questions they're asking? I'll...

  17. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not sure if you were asking me or not LOL but mine changed on April 16th! I really don't think it means anything so I wouldn't

  18. Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

    nicurn96 replied to jvt01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey guys! I applied to the NICU too and my status says evaluation in progress- fingers crossed! I actually work there now and we were told that, like everyone has said, they're in a hiring freeze but...

  19. CHLA Versant RN Residency September 2020 Cohort

    nicurn96 replied to hunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone! I'm applying to the NICCU too (and also wondering what their actual level is LOL)! I did a pre-screening thing for Children's in Atlanta and it really wasn't too bad, just awkward so I'm...

  20. Vanderbilt Summer 2020 Nurse Residency

    nicurn96 replied to Hals10's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I got waitlisted too. I’m not local and it seems like NICU is one of the most competitive so I’m not surprised, I knew it was a long shot! Good luck to everyone interviewing, my fingers are...

  21. Vanderbilt Summer 2020 Nurse Residency

    nicurn96 replied to Hals10's topic in General Nursing

    Me either! I'm checking my email every 5 minutes, it's driving me crazy! Do you guys know if they only tell you if they want you to interview this week or if they'll tell you if you weren't selected...

  22. Rady Children's Nurse Residency Summer 2020

    nicurn96 replied to nurslyfe's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey guys! I applied to the NICU too! Sounds like it's gonna be really competitive ? I'm applying from D.C., never even been to San Diego but I've heard amazing things. Does anyone have any insight on...

  23. Vanderbilt Summer 2020 Nurse Residency

    nicurn96 replied to Hals10's topic in General Nursing

    Do you guys think they'll continue to contact people over the weekend or should I stop checking my email every 2 minutes and wait until monday

  24. Vanderbilt Summer 2020 Nurse Residency

    nicurn96 replied to Hals10's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to everyone that has gotten an interview!! So did they not give you options for different days? They just gave you one single day? I applied for the NICU so I'm literally checking my email...

  25. Vanderbilt Summer 2020 Nurse Residency

    nicurn96 replied to Hals10's topic in General Nursing

    @samkit102092 oh okay! Then we're in the same boat, I haven't been to Nashville either but I've heard it's amazing. Glad to know I'm not alone! @Jonesp75 thank you so much for all of that information,...