RJS63

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1. A Day In the Life of a New Grad

   RJS63 replied to E Non Imus, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I thought I was reading my autobiography! I feel your pain... all those lost hours of "quality" time with family and friends because you had your nose crammed in some textbook. Oh, and the part about applying for an LPN job - tried that one and ...

2. New RN on job hunt

   RJS63 replied to RNindmaking's topic in General Nursing

   Same situation here in South Florida. I just completed a TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) this weekend as I am trying to beef up my resume with applicable certifications. I have worked in the E.R. and Urgent Care settings prior to receiving my RN t...

3. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

   RJS63 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

   I totally feel your pain as I have submitted many, many applications and not a nibble yet. I know this might sound "old school" (probably because I am) but I really dislike submitting applications on-line. It seems so wrong that the HR people can jud...

4. What nursing jobs are available to one with no experience?

   RJS63 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the last post as well. Before I went into nursing school I worked as a unit secretary in the emergency department and then once I was in nursing school I worked as a nurse associate in another emergency department. You will gain a lot of...

5. What nursing jobs are available to one with no experience?

   RJS63 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes a change in careers is very much needed! I worked as a paralegal for 13 years but had always wanted to go into nursing. Once my kids were in high school I started taking the pre-req courses (some online and attended those with labs). When ...

6. East Pasco/Zephyrhills vs Pasco Regional Medical Centers

   RJS63 replied to rachelita's topic in Florida

   I won't be able to tell you much about working at either of the hospitals (Dade City or E. Pasco) but I can tell you that I lived in Zephyrhills for 11 years and if I needed any type of serious medical treatment I would travel to Tampa. While I lived...