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1. Are any new grads going to med-surg

   pixiepie replied to awalke13965's topic in New Nurse

   It took me a while to figure out what positions to apply to, but I eventually settled on med surg too. The problem is that I'm interested in a lot of areas, but don't know which one to commit too. I also realized as a new nurse that I have a lot to...

2. Shadowing as part of the interview process???

   pixiepie replied to pixiepie's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you, Adidas and Wingles. Last night went pretty well, I think. I think I will most likely stick with night shift and I love the unit I was observing on--Med/Surg, Tele, AND Oncology! There is no chance of getting bored on a floor like that....

3. Shadowing as part of the interview process???

   pixiepie replied to pixiepie's topic in New Nurse

   Calla, Thanks, I'm glad to hear that. I'm heading out to one of my shadowing experiences right now.

4. Has anyone done shadowing as part of the hiring process?

   pixiepie posted a topic in Career Support

   Both hospitals I interviewed at have me scheduled for shadowing. One wasn't necessary, but was highly suggested to make sure this is what I want to be doing. The other hospital said that's it's standard. Is this truely just an observation experien...

5. Shadowing as part of the interview process???

   pixiepie posted a topic in New Nurse

   Anyone do this? Both interviews I had this week went well. One manager pretty much said that I had the job as long as I enjoy my shadowing experience. She said to call in the morning the next day and let her know if this is what I really want to d...

6. A question about hiring.

   pixiepie replied to Broomrider's topic in Career Support

   Hi, I'm a new grad nurse myself and don't have a ton of experience to draw from. I'm in the midst of the job searching myself. All applications are via online here. I realized calling recruiters in HR was pointless b/c they tend to screen their ca...

7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

   pixiepie replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

   Hi, I'm new here. I haven't read through all the posts b/c there are so many, hence my apologies in advance if I repeat... I found clipboards, esp. those ones that hold supplies underneath, were too wieldy to lug around; so I picked up some great or...

8. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   pixiepie replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi, I'm Chrissy, 25 yrs old, married w/a four month old son. I'm finishing up my last year of a bachelor's program. I am currently trying to get myself to finish my paper... so I thought I'd join this forum instead