Bellybear

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1. Kaiser job fair in San Jose

   Bellybear replied to marine1225's topic in California

   It was not crowded at all, very smooth sailing. It was like a meet and greet type of deal, basic questions about yourself. It was pretty laid back. Good luck:) 5 weeks?! Wow. They told me 1 week, but I still haven't gotten any phone calls. Planning ...

2. Kaiser job fair in San Jose

   Bellybear replied to marine1225's topic in California

   Really?I hope so too! I'll keep you posted. I hear that there's going to be a second interview if we get called back. Fingers crossed:)

3. Kaiser job fair in San Jose

   Bellybear replied to marine1225's topic in California

   I was at the same job fair in San Jose. They said that they would let us know this week. I'm waiting until Monday to call them back. Have you heard from them yet?

4. RN New Grad- can't find a job!

   Bellybear replied to RN_2008's topic in California

   It's easy for some and harder for others, especially those whose husbands have to stay at work in the area or children, to relocate. Although I myself have decided to relocate for awhile to get some much needed experience, I cannot really expect othe...

5. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   Bellybear replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Hi Romantic! I'm sorry to hear that you weren't able to get the Kaiser job:( I'm sure there will be something out there...It's good that you are doing volunteer work though... I did find something in a good hospital(at least from what I've heard) an...

6. I just Passed my Nclex-RN, needs job but no experience.

   Bellybear replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in California

   Hi there! First off, congrats on passing the NCLEX:) My suggestion for you is apply everywhere and make sure that your resume stands out.. There are stickies in this forum to help you polish your resume and interview skills...I had trouble looking fo...

7. SDSU nursing school/international student/ No SS#

   Bellybear replied to cella7971's topic in California

   Hello there! I was an international student before and I was not asked for a SS# in school. I did have one, but as far as I know, the school would give you an identification number as a foreign student. SS#s these days are only given if you have a j...

8. NO bites yet :(

   Bellybear replied to KCR411's topic in Career Support

   Hi KCR411, I'm sorry to hear that you have had trouble with your job hunt -- unfortunately, depending on where you live these days, a hospital job is hard to pin down. I agree with jjjoy -- it is better to be a little more proactive with your job sea...

9. My great problem is not that I cannot pass the interview but that I do not get any in

   Bellybear replied to romantic's topic in California

   Hi, romantic! Thanks, I need all the luck I can get:) Yes, just CE's or anything that might enhance your skills in medsurg and maternity. It's good that you've been taking classes, that surely is a plus! Oh, about volunteering for Kaiser -- I wanted...

10. My great problem is not that I cannot pass the interview but that I do not get any in

    Bellybear replied to romantic's topic in California

    Hi romantic, I know I'll help as much as I can -- I see that you've actually applied to more hospitals than I have...the reason why I was not able to apply as soon as I graduated was because I was looking for a hospital that petitioned foreign nurses...

11. My great problem is not that I cannot pass the interview but that I do not get any in

    Bellybear replied to romantic's topic in California

    Hi romantic, I was trying to send you a private message but I do not have the privilege of doing that, so I'm just replying to your post here... I'm sorry to hear that you have not had much luck finding a job:( I feel your frustration, as I have had ...

12. Need feedback , refresher RN course

    Bellybear replied to Bellybear's topic in Career Support

    Thanks for the feedback!!:) igmirnor: I was looking at taking the online MSU course...it seems like a pretty good one, have you enrolled in it yet? I'm having second thoughts at this time though, because I haven't really been out of school for that l...

13. New RN in LTC facility

    Bellybear replied to sistasoul's topic in Career Support

    From my own job hunting experience, around my area ( san jose), it's a must for you to have recent acute care experience (6 months- 1 year) or be fresh out of nursing school to be considered as an eligible Med Surg applicant. Some of the hospitals he...

14. Need feedback , refresher RN course

    Bellybear posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi guys, I need some feedback on something. I had an interview at a hospital just last week for an RN II position (which used to be entry-level at this hospital). I did not get the job, and according to the nurse recruiter, it was because I did not t...

15. i passed NCLEX but still have a hard time finding jobs in Saqn Francisco

    Bellybear replied to treasurern's topic in California

    Am in the same boat here. Just got my greencard last month and been looking for a medsurg job in northern cali. I went to this one hospital that I really wanted to get into, got my resume in and the chance to interview. I did not get the job though. ...