NewGradMayoRN

NewGradMayoRN specializes in ICU.

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1. Mayo Clinic is Hiring

   NewGradMayoRN replied to NewGradMayoRN's topic in Job Hunt

   FYI: Getting my MN nursing license took literally 3 business days.

2. Best place for a new grad BSN

   NewGradMayoRN replied to jamersss's topic in General Nursing

   Since you currently live in CA my best advice is "go where ever the job is". That said, a few states with nursing shortages (not limited to) include North Dakota, Montana, and Oklahoma. While I'm from the PNW, I'm starting my career at the Mayo Clini...

3. Can I still apply to NEW GRAD Residency?

   NewGradMayoRN replied to krazykat48's topic in Job Hunt

   It totally depends on the organization. My experience: if their webpage or other information don't clearly state you are ineligible, APPLY. What do you have to lose?

4. New Graduate RN,BSN NO JOBS 10/15/14

   NewGradMayoRN replied to BabyRN2222's topic in Job Hunt

   It's tough. But, you have a choice. You can stay in CA and continue to hunt for a job for the next 6mo+, gaining no nursing experience or you can move. Employed as a nurse in another state = experience; which can lead you back to CA and your "dream j...

5. Wind chill and outdoor recess

   NewGradMayoRN replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

   They are expecting wind chills this morning of -35 to -45 degrees fahrenheit in MN... Schools are closed. Seems fair

6. Good critical care cardiac books??!!

   NewGradMayoRN replied to portland medic's topic in CCU

   I LOVE this book: Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery – by Robert M. Bojar. (IMO best CVSICU resource, I really really like this one)

7. New Grads-how long for first job

   NewGradMayoRN replied to arijay's topic in New Nurse

   From Pacific Northwest. Senior practicum in ICU. Worked as a nurse tech in ICU for 18 months but hospital was in hiring freeze for new grads. Struggled to find a position locally. Graduated June; NCLEX July; Offered ICU position at Mayo in October =...

8. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

   NewGradMayoRN replied to Bell13's topic in New Nurse

   1) Rochester, MN (from Pacific Northwest, relocated for position) 2) $32/hr + night and weekend differential 3) New grad with experience as a nurse tech in ICU & senior practicum in ICU 4) ICU Graduated in June, NCLEX July, 1st offer October. ~8...

9. Does applying out of state look good?

   NewGradMayoRN replied to cat1235's topic in Job Hunt

   My experience has been that some will completely ignore your application without a local address but some don't mind. Either way, you need to make it clear in your cover letter that you already plan to move and maybe how you are committed/related to ...

10. Mayo Clinic is Hiring

    NewGradMayoRN replied to NewGradMayoRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Starting as a new grad, base pay is between $30-32/hr plus shift differentials. In addition, Rochester MN has a relatively low cost of living.

11. Mayo Clinic is Hiring

    NewGradMayoRN replied to NewGradMayoRN's topic in Job Hunt

    No, I am a new grad that was licensed in another state but not licensed in MN. I applied for my license only after receiving an offer. Before my interview, I did however research MN licensing so I could honestly tell my interviewer, if they asked, th...

12. Mayo Clinic is Hiring

    NewGradMayoRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I'm just going to leave this here: http://www.postbulletin.com/business/mayo-clinic-to-hire-associate-degree-nurses-as-retirements-increase/article_27a5b419-0c74-50bb-b4c3-b36ef7a8be5c.html Mayo Clinic had a relatively long hiring freeze and now is h...