kiwi111

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1. Bullying or Not? Rant!

   kiwi111 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my your exactly like me personality wise I don't have thick skin so I get trampled a lot for being "nice". My nursing instructor also told me the same thing. She said I'd get bullied for sure, Worse part is i'm a new grad. I have nothing to back m...

2. Obtaining a job after a 2+years with no experience.

   kiwi111 replied to Cardiacluv's topic in Job Hunt

   Have you passed your NCLEX already? I think it's okay I don't know personally but I've heard someone took 3 years before they took NCLEX (They got pregnant and raised their kids first). She managed to still get a job after but she had to wait a long ...

3. New Grad, No Job, Need Car?

   kiwi111 replied to kiwi111's topic in Job Hunt

   Haha I had thought it wouldn't count. Thanks for your advice springchick! I will try my best and keep on truckin'

4. New grads, how long do you wait after applying..?

   kiwi111 replied to hilbub's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm in sticky situation as well after graduating and getting no job. It's probably best to apply earlier when you can. Good luck.

5. New Grad, No Job, Need Car?

   kiwi111 replied to kiwi111's topic in Job Hunt

   @ED Nurse I never "meant" to say I applied to xx amount of jobs because I didn't intend to it was just redundant. Also YOU don't have to be a mindreader because guess what? I actually pointed out that I only got 2 interviews yes interviews not positi...

6. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

   kiwi111 replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Hunt

   You are quite right! New grads are a dime a dozen in my city. It's hard to get an interview anywhere. Unless you move up north or willing to relocate which I can't do because I don't have money yet, family, and the fact that cities farther away still...

7. Worked 2 yrs. Can I apply to new grad programs?

   kiwi111 replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Hunt

   From my area I won't get specific but unfortunately after half a year we can't apply to a new grad program anymore. Hence why I don't have a job still since grad, I missed my opportunity. But I wish you good luck! I'm sure your psych experience will...

8. How many days do you work in a row?

   kiwi111 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

   I've been following your thread, just wanted to ask if you sticked with med surg still? How are you feeling about it now?

9. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

   kiwi111 replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Hunt

   I have no idea if it was a bit more lenient a couple of years ago in psych for new grads without experience but every job postings I've seen in psych mandated minimum 1yr in mental health experience. Even for PRN work. This is the major reason I'm he...

10. What did you do after nursing?

    kiwi111 replied to bunnynurse's topic in Career Support

    Thanks Bunny. I'd love to keep in touch with you but I don't think I can do messages yet until I hit a certain amount of post. I will be sure to message when I do though. No you're not alone! And I'm happy that I can talk with other people here that...

11. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    kiwi111 replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you for your update! I'm in the same situation you were 2 years ago now too. I've had a lot of anxiety and depressive episodes and absolutely no job experience. I'm happy to hear you got a job in psych though and liking it! Like hilbub mentione...

12. Nursing is a passion?

    kiwi111 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Professionalism

    I agree completely. I don't think I'd ever act rude to a patient despite how bad some has treated me. But there are more multiple facets in nursing that made me not passionate about it. A nurse actually mistreated me because she claimed she did not s...

13. Cost vs realistic job prospects

    kiwi111 replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    I think it boils down to how proactive your daughter is though too. Sure the fancy school name is good resume material but if she's anything like me that's very passive, it will be hard getting into a job despite the fancy school credit. I understand...

14. What did you do after nursing?

    kiwi111 replied to bunnynurse's topic in Career Support

    Hi you must be my long lost twin. Both you and bunnynurse. I haven't found a job yet in nursing and I do want to try it out because of what bunynurse mentioned "student loans". I'm considering going back to school as well but maybe not for a degree a...

15. New Grad, No Job, Need Car?

    kiwi111 replied to kiwi111's topic in Job Hunt

    Please read properly before commenting so harshly. I did NOT only apply to two jobs. I lost track of how much I've applied to already. I meant to say as Mavrick stated that I've only gotten 2 interviews. I've applied to plenty of new grad opportuniti...