acp0041

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1. RN license with criminal record

   acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Great news! I just got offered a part time position today at a very reputable SNF in our area! So now I have my foot in the door and once I earn my BSN I will have a crack at those hospital jobs :)...

2. License by Endorsement with recent misdemeanor DUI?

   acp0041 replied to LasVegasRS's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I have a probation license in Oregon due to DUI history and I can tell you from my experience that Oregon is very strict about these things. I don't know how the full license from Nevada would...

3. Interview at Shriner's Hospital

   acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Oregon Nursing

   No, I didn't get the job...I was told it was given to another applicant with more experience But I'm glad I got the interview, believe me, after sending out hundreds of applications, its a wonderful...

4. Moving on.....

   acp0041 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   As a fellow nurse in recovery, I'm so happy for you and wish you the best. We are the positive examples to the healthcare community that recovery is possible and works! I know your experiences will...

5. I'm becoming very discouraged

   acp0041 replied to bkworm8it's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I'm in the same boat as you (as are many new grads!)...I just earned my associate's degree in June and got licensed in October and have probably submitted 200 resume/apps! Here's my strategy, maybe...

6. Interview at Shriner's Hospital

   acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Well I can't speak for your state, but here in Oregon, I was able to get into school just fine but had to talk to the director a few weeks into the program. She wanted to let me know that I might run...

7. RN license with criminal record

   acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I just wanted to update my story for those who might find themselves in a similar situation. After having passed the NCLEX in June (I was the lucky one who got all 265 questions, yeay me!), I finally...

8. Interview at Shriner's Hospital

   acp0041 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   Hello all! I have an interview for an RN position at Shriner's and am looking for information about the company, such as employee opinions, salary expectations, and general work environment info. Any...

9. RN license with criminal record

   acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   @nitenurse3ever- From what I've read, it sounds like CA is kind of doing its own thing lately and I'm sorry to hear they are being so obtuse. If you can, I would try to apply for a license in another...

10. RN license with criminal record

    acp0041 replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    sj20fame- Your nursing school will run the same background check that the state BON will run...which means ANY kind of conviction you have whether its misdemeanor or felony needs to be disclosed....

11. RN license with criminal record

    acp0041 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I know this topic has been discussed ad nauseum but wanted to add my story to help those who have a record who are thinking about nursing school or are going to apply for a license. This has been my...

12. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    acp0041 replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with everything this article says and have been trying to tell my cohorts the same thing. I'm graduating in mid June and have had my profile up with all of the major hospitals in my area...

13. Clackamas Community Program

    acp0041 replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just got back from my CCC interview too...felt like the questions really just judge your critical thinking, situational judgement, and were not as scary as I thought. Be confident and know that you...

14. Clackamas Community Program

    acp0041 replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I also got an interview at CCC with 55 points...does anyone have any advice on prepping for the interview questions? Also, what is the written section about, what will they expect us to answer?...