Hey I was wondering if anyone here works at TMH or CRMC? I have two job interviews set up and wanted to get a feel for each hospital, and also wanted to see if anyone here is working at either hospital during nursing school. Trying to set reasonable goals and budgeting, blerg!
Both hospitals are great. I'm working at TMH and love it. Most people decide to take a nurse extern position at TMH after their first or second semester in school and it can definitely help you make connections on that floor if you want to work there. Best advice I can give is be prepared. I would say that I'm pretty book smart so the exams were not usually a factor in bringing my grades down (still had to study.) A lot of people struggle, though, and it was not uncommon for people to have to repeat a semester because of exam grades. Quizzes were also very important and could make or break you in the end, so always study up on material before class, even if a quiz was not announced. These instructors believe very much in that tough love approach, so they will not coddle you. They will help you but not spoon feed you at all, the pace is very fast... even in fundamentals. I totally understand why now though, and how their feedback helped me in the end. The entire community recognizes TCC nurses and it is well known that some of the best nurses come from our school. I think the reason is because the program is so hard, the people who are not really that dedicated can't stick with it. I think they have you guys doing simulation a little earlier than we did, and that was the hardest for me. It is very stressful having someone behind a glass mirror watching every mistake you make. It helps you in the end and really forces you to prepare well for the sim scenarios because of anxiety lol. You'll all do great, just stay on top of everything. You won't ever know your schedule until the first day of class but I think it works out to where you have class 3 hours monday, 3 hours tuesday then a 7 hour lab on wednesday and clinical days are thursday and fridays. GO TO OPEN LAB. A LOT. Practice skills as much as you can and get feedback from the open lab ladies (they're great.)
Hey RMM86, I tried to add you on FB sorry for the randomness I also sent a message but it must have went to your other folder lol.. Anyone else feel free to add me its Facebook.com/wvbabie33
Does anyone know for sure if the deadline of July 27th for our background check etc means that all info must be submitted to that site by the 27th or all results must be in and completed by the 27th. Thx
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Has anyone received a confirmation email after accepting the position?