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1. Cleveland new grads

   ohwerehalfwaythere posted a topic in Ohio

   To all the Cleveland new grads (within the past year or so): Wondering how long/after how many applications it took you to get an interview? What was your orientation experience like? Classes? Schedule? 12 weeks? Thanks!

2. My advice to GN's having difficulty finding a job

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to futureRNJaz's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you and Congratulations! Did you just go on the hospital website and look up the nursing directors name/phone number? Also, did you have any special experience as a student--jobs? externships? etc? Thanks again!

3. LPN- RN or straight to RN? (Cleveland market)

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Equinox_93's topic in Ohio

   For the Cleveland markets, LPN's are pretty limited to nursing homes/LTC facilities, as a general rule of thumb. Getting into Cleveland Clinic (which owns half of hospitals in Cleveland) will be very rough. Getting into University Hosp (which owns th...

4. Top of pay scale Cleveland Clinic

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to jaylynn67's topic in Ohio

   Oh, also that was for Main campus...I think the regional hospitals are a bit lower just because of cost of parking on main campus (garages)!

5. Top of pay scale Cleveland Clinic

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to jaylynn67's topic in Ohio

   I am surprised that you started at 23...I externed (Nursing Associate program) there last summer and was quoted at $25.75/hr for new grad BSN.

6. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to TrinaCNA's topic in ADN/BSN

   Also, as a side note, I find it offensive and ignorant when having the Magnet hospital debate, people on this board will say "they hire BSN's just to get their percentage up" for Magnet credentialing...I think the above reasons make it clear as to wh...

7. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to TrinaCNA's topic in ADN/BSN

   I actually just had this conversation with my NM the other day (who p.s. started as an AD nurse). The way that she explained it to me is--- Baccaulaureate prepared nurses all around get the big picure of nursing. AD nurses get the skills (and yes, ma...

8. Sugar land RN offer opinions needed

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Tatet98's topic in Texas

   Yes, I am asking from Med Center/Rice Village area TO Sugarland for nightshift, so arriving at work at 7pm. I want to live in a young area of Houston but the job search is not so good so I was given the advice to apply to some suburban hospitals. I w...

9. Help! New grad looking for a job!!!

   ohwerehalfwaythere replied to wanjik's topic in Texas

   Everything I have found for Houston hospitals says that they only hire new grads twice yearly--January & June so that everyone can go through orientation together (money saver). Also, I am in the same boat as wanting to continue to work as a tech...

10. Sugar land RN offer opinions needed

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Tatet98's topic in Texas

    What is the commute from Houston inner loop (med district) to Sugarland for night shift (around 6pm)? Taking in all of the employment options for the area but I still really want to live in the inner loop. Thanks!

11. Has anyone relocated as a GN to Texas?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Abbey0921's topic in Texas

    Hi ladies, I am with you! Graduating in May from Ohio (BSN) & really hoping to find a good paying-great orientation-lovely weather area so I'm looking into Houston. My sb is at the beginning of March and from what I'm seeing the interviewing does...

12. Mayo Clinic--New Grad RN

    ohwerehalfwaythere posted a topic in Minnesota

    Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has insight on the new grad RN experience at Mayo Clinic? I am graduating with BSN in May from Ohio if that helps any. Is there an official new grad program there? How long is orientation? Does it usually start t...

13. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Blackberry. Lasik eye surgery!!!. Real Uggs *or nice boots that will keep my feet warm and dry*. And something really nice for my sister who has been my sounding board with me in this whole nursing school journey.

14. Do You Need to Work As Nurses's Aid During School To Get a Job After Grad?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    Anyone in clinical can teach you how to pass out a pill, program an IV start pump, or clean a wound. Working as an aid in school will give you invaluable experience with nursing culture, prioritizing patient's needs, customer service, picking up on h...

15. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I didnt work during my hardest semester (the one with pharm, pathophys, interventions, and clinicals) but after getting the basics of nursing down i did get a job as a nursing assistant at a hospital and let me tell you, it has helped me tons!!! i fi...