mcbrinson7

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1. RN Jobs: INOVA Fairfax Hospital

   mcbrinson7 replied to racknroll's topic in Virginia

   I also ended up working at a LTC facility b/c it was the only place that would hire me as a new grad nurse. I lasted 7 months then went PRN. It was the worst job I have ever had in my entire life and nursing is my 2nd career. I was initially in ad...

2. RN Jobs: INOVA Fairfax Hospital

   mcbrinson7 replied to racknroll's topic in Virginia

   Hi, I am also a new grad w/ no experience and wanted to know how I can get a fellowship with INOVA? Thank you so much!

3. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

   mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

   I heard that INOVA is not hiring any grads period at this time even if you have passed the boards. I have not seen any posts on any hospital website in VA for new grads. I have seen posts in Maryland and Virginia. Good luck to you on your search!

4. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

   mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

   Just an update on me (mcbrinson): After having my classmates run around trying to see if their current employer hires new grads (which they don't; they have a job b/c they were a LPN before becoming a RN); classmates asking their friends if they know...

5. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

   mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

   To Cynlopez, The Career Fair was in Maryland this week; I found the information on nurse.com. I did not go but I think it was on Tuesday. Good Luck to you, mcbrinson

6. So, advice please on night shift...

   mcbrinson7 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia

   Hi 2bTraumaRN2008, I received your message. Thanks, I just submitted my application for that position and for the night shift position in Pulmonary at Valley Health in Winchester. What is your shift like? What time do you have to leave your house ...

7. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

   mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

   2bTraumaRN2008, I have been trying to send you a private message but found out that b/c I am a new member that I do not have the capability. I have applied to the hospital in Front Royal and have not received a response. I will apply to the hospita...

8. Nursing jobs in Hampton, VA

   mcbrinson7 replied to oreo84's topic in Virginia

   Good Luck to you. I know someone who moved to Hampton Roads last year and was a new grad. She could not find a job whatsoever even after searching for 3 months. She told me it was really tough out there. So just take your time and know it will ta...

9. May Grad Trying to Get info on Licensing in VA

   mcbrinson7 replied to barhood32's topic in Virginia

   I graduated in May 2009 and our Nursing School's administrative assistant gave us all the information to apply for an ATT. She even told us not to apply until after April 1st. She also sent out the transcripts to the VBON. I remember I got mine in...

10. Best Way to Learn Medical Spanish?

    mcbrinson7 replied to cbcle's topic in Virginia

    I took the Spanish for Healthcare workers class at NOVA too and it was very hard for me. The class said that you did not need prior knowledge of Spanish but the class went quick. By the middle of the class, the teacher expected you to turn in repor...

11. So, advice please on night shift...

    mcbrinson7 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia

    Please let me know what you decide. If you decide the night shift, please let me know if you like it. I hope to work the night shift one day. Thanks.

12. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

    A little update on me! Still no job not even an interview I have widened my search to hospitals about an hour away. I have tried all the long term care facilities around me and beyond but no one is hiring new graduates at this time. Hopefully, ...

13. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

    Hi LunahRN, Thank you so much for the advice. I looked on their website and they have so many openings. I will put in my application ASAP! I am looking at the hospital in Front Royal, which is closer to me than the hospital in Winchester. Thank y...

14. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    mcbrinson7 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia

    Thanks for all the advice. I have widened my search for a job and have just been applying to almost anything. It really helps to know there are still people out there that care. :redbeathe

15. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    mcbrinson7 posted a topic in Virginia

    Hello everyone, I graduated from Northern VA Community College in May 2009, passed the NCLEX-RN in December 2009 (I waited so long to take it b/c I had that option) and now I am looking for a job and cannot find one. I live in the Manassas/Gainesvil...