NEWGRADNURSE75

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1. Has this economy enabled you to become the type of nurse your heart is set on?

   NEWGRADNURSE75 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please feel free to share your stories and give me any feedback new graduates and experienced nurses! I am having trouble coping...this economy had broken my heart... I have read so many horror stories about new graduates working for a hospital- ...

2. How are new graduate RNs coping in this recession?

   NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   Ilovdetroit, Thank you for your very heart warming reply and letting me know I am not alone...I am tearing...For months, I have wanted to post. 10 years in Med-Surg, my hat is off to you! I think med-surg is a great place to work in nursing and you s...

3. How are new graduate RNs coping in this recession?

   NEWGRADNURSE75 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How are new graduate RNs coping in this recession? I am wondering if what I am experiencing is normal? Three months ago I had a severe mental breakdown am I went to counseling for the first time in my life...I was diagnosed as major depressive disord...

4. I have lost all hope

   NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   I have applied just about everywhere and I am probaly not the best at interviewing. I am very down to earth and just feel like I should act like myself, which is probaly not the best portrayal for an interview.

5. I have lost all hope

   NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   Debelair, I live in NJ.

6. I have lost all hope

   NEWGRADNURSE75 posted a topic in General Nursing

   After searching for six months for a new graduate RN hospital job, I have had no luck. I graduated from a BSN program in 2008..also I am CPR BLS, PALS, ACLS and IV certified. I have had only 2 interviews and been turned down for both. My confidence i...

7. Experienced Nurses please need advice for a GN RN on Job Choice

   NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   Morning-glory, Thanks so much for your supportive and thoughful response!

8. Experienced Nurses please need advice for a GN RN on Job Choice

   NEWGRADNURSE75 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just like many other new graduate RN's, I am having trouble getting my first hospital job. I have only had 2 hospital interviews in 6 months and have not secured either jobs. However, I did get hired to work as an RN at surgical care center as well a...

9. GPA and returning back to school

   NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to wilma43's topic in General Nursing

   Wilma, Yes, it can be very difficult to get into nursing schools, even though you are already an RN. Have you taken any courses in school recently. What you may want to do is take 30 credits of science courses (nursing prereqs and pre-med) and make s...

10. NO job in houston. inactive for 2 years.desperate...

    NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Magsulfate, If you do not mind can you send me a PM with those hospitals. I am also desperate for a job! I graduated last May and had a baby and in October and I having a lot of trouble finding working. I live in NJ and have been applying for work si...

11. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie, Thanks for info. I will def. use your advice for the next interview!

12. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    Denver RN921, Thanks. I wish I knew this before I interviewed, I would of been more at ease. I am confident about my skills, but I am always afraid of being judged during the interview process. Denver RN, I have a question for you...what is the corr...

13. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    FairyCari, Yes..many new graduates positions..(2.) and (3.) from above

14. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    NEWGRADNURSE75 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    Christine, Nope..the HR person was interested in what the manager asked me, but didn't seem to care after I informed her!

15. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    NEWGRADNURSE75 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals are getting away with "murder" in this economy. O.k. so I am so beyond flustered and I am hoping for some feedback or any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am a new graduate (May 2008)..I waited to look for a job, since I was pregnant ...