Shands Gainesville New RN

U.S.A. Florida

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Hello all! I am a newly licensed RN living in Jacksonville, FL. Like many other Jacksonvillians I have found it quite difficult to obtain a nursing position in the city. So, being that I have no major ties to Jax, (no husband/boyfriend, no kids, no lease/mortgage, etc.), I decided to apply for a newly licensed RN position for Shands in Gainesville with the intention of moving there if hired. I talked to the nurse recruiter who told me that they no longer are wanting to hire nurses from Jacksonville as new RNs because all they do is get 6mths-1yrs experience and then bring it on back to Jax where they can obtain a position more easily (Boo... that is definitely not my intent). Anywho, to make a long story short- she must have felt my passion for L&D nursing and she contacted the nurse manager for their Labor and Delivery unit. She said she would let me know as soon as she heard anything. Anyways, I guess my question is- How long does it usually take for the nurse managers to respond?

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Specializes in Oncology.

[color=#6600ff]have you heard anything yet? i am going there friday the 20th for an interview! super excited. i don't have ties to where i live either. i'm thrilled for the new experience!

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I got an interview and found out I got the job the following day! I'm in orientation now, I can't wait to get on the unit! Which floor are you interviewing for?

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Congratulations! L&D is my passion also ,I wish you the best,I've been a nurse for a little over a year and never thought to apply at shands gainesville.

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Specializes in Oncology.

[color=#6600ff]i interviewed for oncology (8th floor, new building) and got it!!!! i am nervous, scared and excited all at the same time. i will be moving in the next month if all goes as planned. it would be cool to meet someday. i won't know anyone there!!!

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I will be joining Shands on June and I think I will be in ER. Anyone here has an idea how terrible a typical day in ED at Shnads?

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I have 2 interviews at Shands and one is for an ICU I'm really nervous about it! Can you tell me how the interview was?

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Hi guys!

Its fun reading this thread back.  It's been almost 10 years since this thread started.  What's up with you all?  How long did you guys stay in Shands or are you all still working there?  I'm excited to here any update.

As for me I stayed there for 9 yrs! (Holy cow!). I left after I graduated my FNP and started working in a primary care clinic.  I just want to know how was your life after or what was it 10 yrs after this thread was created. 

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