wiwhitedog

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1. Getting that first job

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in General Nursing

   I have been out of school for more than 6 months. The residency programs and new grad programs that I have applied for I was not qualified for - out of school too long. I applied for the all the ones within 50 miles of where I live.

2. Getting that first job

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks I will look into that. I had my resume designed by a professional and it got me one interview. Rather than hire for the position the hospital closed the unit.

3. Getting that first job

   wiwhitedog posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been looking for my first nursing job for quite a while. All the jobs that I have looked at that have been posted require one year (at least) acute care experience. This includes long term care/ nursing home positions. I apply for these po...

4. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   Thank you all for your responses to my query. I have made the choice not to pursue nursing employment. Just to clarify a few points. I can not work nights because I need a very set pattern in my life. I am Aspergers. I did not know it at the ti...

5. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   Home Health - 1 year acute care experience, minute clinics - 3-5 years or NP, methadone clinic - none in my area, private duty - 1 year acute care experience, LTC - 1 year acute care, CNA positions - must surrender Rn license, flu shot clinics - phas...

6. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   I did move on 2 years ago after I was the best candidate for a position, but could not be hired because they had hired someone's grandmother. The resume submission and interview were just a rouse to cover-up the improper hiring practice. The questi...

7. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   I asked for advice on what to do - didn't need to be told repeated that I am "wrong". I have been told that I am "wrong" for my entire life. I guess I should not have expected anything more.

8. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   I can't work nights, I can not move (five major hospitals in 35 mile radius - I will travel), and nursing homes have too many residents on floor ( I had 42 residents on my wing and I was only RN in building) I don't think that is being that inflexibl...

9. Time to give up?

   wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   I don't see anything wrong with "wanting my cake and eating it too". Is it not the American dream - work hard, go to school, study hard. I have put in my years of doing for other, putting aside what I want for the wants and needs of others. Settlin...

10. Time to give up?

    wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

    The question is - I am going to be able to find a nursing job after 6 years of being out of school or should I move on?

11. Time to give up?

    wiwhitedog replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

    No it is not possible at this time to work nights. Nursing homes are requiring at least one year of acute care experience. No experience not job, no job no experience. I am great in an acute care setting. Nursing homes - too many residents, too e...

12. Time to give up?

    wiwhitedog posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello, I am in a quandary and I need some help. I graduated in 2009 with a BSN. I have been looking for my first RN position for almost 6 years. I have applied for over 257 positions and have been granted 5 interviews. These interviews have resulte...