wonderwomanchels

wonderwomanchels specializes in Pediatrics, Burns, Cardiac, NICU.

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1. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   wonderwomanchels replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   i have to say, i'm feeling a lot better (in a sick sort of way) now that this thread has really taken off. i'm hoping that everyone finds peace (or at least financial stability) sometime in the near future. i've got my fingers crossed for one partic...

2. Questions about Austin/San Antonio

   wonderwomanchels replied to apocatastasis's topic in Texas

   Hey there! i'm looking to relocate to san antonio with a friend - we are new grad RNs seeking positions within the baptist healthcare system. I am wondering if anyone has worked at north central baptist or for the baptist system, and could let me kn...

3. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   wonderwomanchels replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   there's one hospital near me that has actually been letting experienced nurses go, and only took five internal candidates this past year for new grads, although they actually had over 30 to choose from...meaning they sent 25 more people into my curre...

4. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   wonderwomanchels replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   i've got my bags packed...ready to go wherever.

5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   wonderwomanchels replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   i actually just filled out an application for a hospital in el paso...i've been thinking texas for a little while now, for a change of pace. where do you work? i'm very interested in getting a job there, so i'm hoping for a bit of good news. :)

6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   wonderwomanchels replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   my dad always hugs me and says "and how's my favorite little nurse doing today?" when he sees me, and a few days ago i finally told him to stop calling me that, because it bothers me so much. he said "i won't stop. i don't care if it bugs you. i'm...

7. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   wonderwomanchels replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   hi there! thanks for the words of encouragement...i'm planning to relocate if at all possible (to get outta here for starters, and because it seems i'm gonna have to if i'm going to get a job)... florida is one place i haven't really looked yet, but ...

8. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   wonderwomanchels replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   i just want to share my story with you, because i feel your pain. i graduated in may of 2008, and spent the summer working at a camp (a personal dream of mine that i chose to fulfill). unfortunately, when i got home in the fall the job market had ...

9. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   wonderwomanchels replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I was hired as an RN at a LTC facility, then "fired" after 4 months for a ridiculous communication error that caused no patient harm and was my first and final complaint - simply put, i should have seen it coming because the facility was in financial...

10. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    wonderwomanchels posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi all! I've been on this site for a while now, but haven't posted much. however, i feel like it'll just make me (and hopefully a few others) feel a bit better about this whole job situation if we vent it out together. i just need to complain, an...

11. Working at Women and Infants

    wonderwomanchels posted a topic in Rhode Island

    Hi everybody! i'm about to become a new grad from northeastern university, and i'm having an awful time finding a job. my boyfriend's mother is a NICU NP at women and infants and i finally applied there today - does anyone have any insight on how t...

12. Problem getting a job in hospital as a new grad?

    wonderwomanchels replied to cathleenmermaid47's topic in Maine

    this has been really helpful...i'm actually moving from boston to maine, pending i get a job up there. i'm going to put my application in at a few hospitals in the boston area now, just to be sure. i still really want to work at maine med, though!

13. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    wonderwomanchels replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Uniform/Gear

    i have an ultrascope that has hot purple tubing and a glittery purple head. i love purple, and the kids at work love it too! it isn't too girly, but it's still cute, and nobody can ever steal it because it's pretty personalized.