1newgrad

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1. How do I say "no" to agency?

   1newgrad posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I'm a new grad who got my license in Aug 2016. I applied with an agency that helps find positions for RNs at LTC facilities. After being in talks with them for weeks, I haven't had any job interviews. I took some time to think about where I really wa...

2. New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

   1newgrad replied to 1newgrad's topic in Stress 101

   You described exactly how I'm feeling. I know my anxiety is preventing me from making the most of my opportunities. All I could see were the rejections and they were weighing heavily on me. Thank you so much for the advice. I'll see if I can get back...

3. New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

   1newgrad replied to 1newgrad's topic in Stress 101

   Okay, I'll try my hardest and see if nursing is really for me. Hoping for the best. Thank you so much for the good advice.

4. Missed call from HR. Too late to call back?

   1newgrad posted a topic in New York

   I missed a call from a Mount Sinai's HR department yesterday to discuss a med-surg RN position at their hospital. Due to some personal issues, I was unable to return the call. Is it too late for me to call back tomorrow morning (two days after they c...

5. New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

   1newgrad replied to 1newgrad's topic in Stress 101

   I stopped applying for a few months due to personal matters. I've applied to hospitals, home care agencies, MLTC facilities, etc. I'm currently waiting on an interview with a nursing home. Am I being too picky? The real problem is I'm not sure if nur...

6. New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

   1newgrad posted a topic in Stress 101

   I graduated in June 2016 with BSN. I got my RN license in August 2016. I'm almost at the one year mark. I've applied to 50+ jobs. I've gone through five or so interviews already. All of them ending with rejection. My most recent was with a hospital I...