Cherry2000

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1. new NP cant find a job

   Cherry2000 replied to SheRN1's topic in NP

   My instructors have told us to send out our resumes to places we would like to work even if they do not have any openings listed. I know that for myself and at least one more student, we have been offered jobs by doing this. Are you able to relocate?...

2. Accepting positions and interviews..

   Cherry2000 posted a topic in NP

   Ugh. I'm stressing over this and I'm hoping that I can get some help putting it in perspective. I just graduated from my FNP program in May and have a couple of lines on some positions. A big thing for me is to have my student loans paid. Here are t...

3. Looking to join a fun crew in ICU! Syracuse Roch Albany Buffalo Ithaca Binghtn

   Cherry2000 replied to VentMaven's topic in New York

   Wilson Hospital in Johnson City (Binghamton area) is a level 2 trauma and has ICU, CCU and a neuro suite. I can't speak for the type of people that work there because I am on a different unit, but I really like the hospital as a whole. Critical care ...

4. Accelerated BSN Program help

   Cherry2000 replied to lotsofsunshine's topic in General Students

   SUNY Binghamton has a good accelerated program if you don't mind the gray, dreary winters.

5. home remedies you would NEVER try

   Cherry2000 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   Clove oil on a toothache works really well. Saved my husband's behind one weekend. :) Strong black coffee for an asthma attack. I don't know if it was just the placebo effect or not, but it got me through until I could get to my inhaler!

6. ACLS for soon to be GN? Advice please.

   Cherry2000 replied to sh1901's topic in General Nursing

   I took ACLS before I graduated and it helped me get my job. If you don't have any interest in working telemetry, ICU, CCU... then it probably isn't necessary. It is a very intense course and you must know your cardiac rhythms before you go. It isn't ...

7. How do I survive a crazy schedule, with kid, husband who works even crazier schedule?

   Cherry2000 replied to BCRN1984's topic in New Nurse

   My husband and I are in a similar situation. He works a weekend shift and I'm training on days but going to nights in a couple of weeks. I hardly ever see him because I work on the days he has off and vice versa. I'm looking forward to when I get som...

8. Need some advice?!?!?!?!?!NEW GRAD<----desperate

   Cherry2000 replied to lampost20's topic in General Nursing

   I definitely agree that you need to tailor your resume and cover letter to the position that you are applying for. Each resume you send out will need to be tweaked. Also whenever you are applying for a position try to find out the nurse recruiter's n...

9. Hair Sample Drug Testing?!?

   Cherry2000 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   We were told they could pull hair from anywhere... arms, legs, back, whatever you have. So unless you plan to shave EVERYTHING, I'm sure they can get what they need. Btw, in my facility, this is only if you miss the urine screen...

10. signing bonus

    Cherry2000 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May and as a new grad I was given $5000 tuition reimbursement for my degree which pretty much amounts to the same thing as a sign on bonus. The way they do it is each paycheck you get an equal percentage so, mine is roughly $100 e...

11. TC3 Students

    Cherry2000 replied to krazylady's topic in New York

    I am graduating from TC3's nursing program this May. If they changed your major I would think that is definitely a good sign but I didn't notice that when I was applying. I really enjoyed my program and like the instructors. I think that they are rea...

12. TC3 Students

    Cherry2000 replied to krazylady's topic in New York

    There is no wait list for TC3. You do have to apply every year and they only take 60 students each fall.

13. the most stressful thing I've ever done

    Cherry2000 replied to kristak's topic in General Students

    Google new grad resume and cover letter... that should help some. That is what I did.

14. tired of hearing it, nursing students PLEASE answer

    Cherry2000 replied to ChervRN's topic in General Students

    What everyone has forgotten to mention that along with it being time consuming, it will also depend on your support network. Do they understand why you are so busy? Does your significant other understand? If not, you can do everything right, and your...

15. Career fair--would you go in your first year?

    Cherry2000 replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I went last year and I graduate this year. It gave me an idea of what to expect and what kinds of jobs were out there. We also had 4 yr schools there recruiting transfers. It was interesting and an opportunity for local places to sell themselves to y...