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I got an interview but I don't know if they give everyone that is qualified an interview or not. Does anyone know though? I work on 3G :)

So after reading a lot of posts I am starting to stress that my application to Georgetown isn't strong enough. They waived my GRE due to my GPA so I didn't take it. I have 2 years experience in a SICU at a level 1 trauma teaching hospital. Did anyone apply and get an interview at Georgetown without being a CCRN or taking the GRE? I am waiting to sit for the CCRN, still studying. Everyone says that they loves RN's from my hospital (WHC) but I feel like that is my strongest portion of my application. I guess there is nothing to do but sit and wait. Also, anyone know how many people apply and how many people they interview per seat? I ask a lot of questions!! (Obviously stressed out and nervous) THANKS

This site helped a lot when I decided to move out here so I am going to give my opinion...and it is just that. Take it for what it is worth :) I have worked in the SICU at WHC for a year and a half and I absolutely love it. I went in as a new grad with some experience as an intern in a medical/surgical ICU. I thought the fellowship really prepared you for the unit you were going to be on. It is very difficult; if they do not feel that you are able to handle a critical care setting, they will put you on a step-down unit or a floor. It isn't personal...it is "patient first". Like previously mentioned, the ICU fellowship is 12 week orientation and everyday you work on the unit an educator comes by for a mini-report on the pt. They do quiz you about certain aspects of the plan of care ie. why you are on certain meds? what is the purpose of certain lab tests? What do the results mean? It sounds intimidating and to be honest it is at first. But if you are a safe, competent nurse that is eager to learn and can critically think...you will be welcomed and do well. You will hear negative reviews of every hospital, no one has 100% satisfaction. Parking is a not an issue at all, you are assigned a lot. You don't even notice the union dues and being a union has its benefits! It is a teaching hospital for a reason and you will get a great experience working there. Good luck!!

edog334-My experience is that as a new grad you will be working rotating shift. I am a year and a half in and still rotating (happily though!) I can't speak for floor units but the people who went through the ICU fellowship with me all do rotating shifts. Getting a full-time day or night shift is based on seniority and there always seems to be someone who wants the spot :) Sorry!!

hey, I think if you goto the fellowship opening under job opportunities, it will allow you to email Eunice directly. I do not know for sure if the fellowship is the only way to get hired as a new nurse, but I would recommend it highly. When you are hired, you are hired as a nurse. I would suggest taking your boards before hand, otherwise you work as an "intern" until you get it. You get paid the same but legally you cannot pass meds ect without a license. But the pay is the same and you have the job that you are hired as. You are commited to them for 18 months afterwards because of the class time. I would suggest dream day because they answer your questions. They aren't trying to trick you :) It's a good job and a great experience.

chachi69-I just started at WHC in feb through the fellowship and I would highly recommend it. I did the critical care so I don't know first-hand what the experience is with med/surg. I think that the support and preceptorship is very conducive to a new grad. You have a combination of classes and time on the unit for the first 6 weeks and the last couple are specifically on the unit. I absolutely LOVE working at WHC but again that could be unit based. I think it would be a great choice and definitely go to dream day, it will give you a better look at what the fellowship is like and you get to goto 2 units. Good luck!

Hey thanks for responding. I actually found a place in adams morgan so I don't have to do the commute outside of the city. I can grab a bus to WHC. Sorry you have to deal with the commute

RNNPICU- Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it. I will have a car out there, is the commute to either of these hospitals really bad? I appreciate you writing back!

I just was wondering if anyone can give me advice. I applied at both Sibley and WHC for their new grad fellowship programs. Is there and pros/cons to either? Also, I'm moving to DC from WI at the end of the year, where do people suggest living? Keep in mind I'll be living alone...EEK! Thanks everyone.