eeyorelov

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1. New BSN w/ No Experience = No JOB = Frustrated!

   eeyorelov replied to MelissaRN.'s topic in New Nurse

   Wecome to my world, I've been on the hunt for 2 years. Keep at it, we will both get there on day ) Also be on the look out for Skills refresher course on a local colleges, might be a good thing to have on the resume. Volunteer never hurt either.

2. Being let go after not progressing during preceptorship

   eeyorelov replied to volunteerpioneer's topic in New Nurse

   Don't let this defeat you!! If this is what you really want to do then, be a nurse. I've been out for 2 years, so I'm worse off then you, but I keep applying and keep trying. recently I found a refresher course for new grads at a local college, and i...

3. Being let go after not progressing during preceptorship

   eeyorelov replied to volunteerpioneer's topic in New Nurse

   I was let go for similar reasons, I had little support and too many preceptor. First and for most, don't panic, you will get through this. Do what I should have done and, talk your preceptor, ask her to stop talking behind you and help you. Ask her w...

4. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

   eeyorelov replied to almost30's topic in Relations

   :yeah::yeah: Say it louder I don't think anyone heard you!!!! :w00t:

5. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

   eeyorelov replied to almost30's topic in Relations

   That's a easy question for me, it the inablility to get new nurses hired. We had thousands answer the "Nursing Shortage" call, and yet when those thousands graduated, only a handful of jobs were there. And before anyone says in was just the economy, ...

6. Tips for New Grads from one who got a job

   eeyorelov replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in New Nurse

   Good tips, wish I had comunity hospitals in my area. I have joined a professional group and they have been soo helpful to me! Will have to looking to taking some classes to see if it helps, but and this point I feel it would be crazy not to apply at ...

7. Got a JOB Today!

   eeyorelov replied to hgorrondona's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats!! I hope to say those same words soon:D

8. If your getting BSN, are you more likely to get job?

   eeyorelov replied to DedHedRN's topic in New Nurse

   NOPE, at least not in Seattle. All employers care about is experience. I have a BSN and I have been looking for almost 2 years. I was told that having the degree will mostly help in the future, some hospitals require it, but are willing to hiring if ...

9. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

   eeyorelov replied to scastillo1's topic in New Nurse

   While Nursing school was hard and brought me to tears, nothing compares to searching 2 years for job your not "qualified" for. I have never been so hurt, angry and frustrated on a daily basis. I can remember hating school at time, but never do I reme...

10. what is the ratio of new grads vs job availability?

    eeyorelov replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in New Nurse

    Story of my life:rolleyes:

11. what is the ratio of new grads vs job availability?

    eeyorelov replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in New Nurse

    HA is all I have to say to them!! I don't know the exact numbers but there are more people then jobs out there. I have been searching for over a year! the "shortage" is a lie!! Yes school need more good educators, that is true if education over all, ...

12. So say you pass NCLEX and can't obtain a new grad job right away what should you do?

    eeyorelov replied to RNBSN88's topic in New Nurse

    Washington State, Seattle-Tacoma area, and like someone said were New grad. Those "millions" of jobs are you sure they are for new grads or for those that have at least one or more years experience? Because I have found some hospitals out hear with 2...

13. So say you pass NCLEX and can't obtain a new grad job right away what should you do?

    eeyorelov replied to RNBSN88's topic in New Nurse

    Working retail is where I'm headed I can't get a job soon! Still I haven't giving up yet either. Good luck :)

14. Got an incredible job but it's not in the clinical arena...

    eeyorelov replied to PharmaRN's topic in New Nurse

    That job sound great, be thankful besides you can do so much as an IT nurse within a hospital if you choose to leave it won't matter that you aren't "in a clinical area"!!!

15. So say you pass NCLEX and can't obtain a new grad job right away what should you do?

    eeyorelov replied to RNBSN88's topic in New Nurse

    You do what you have to do. I spent an entire year looking for a job before I found one (graduated may 09), then lost that job just 4 months later. Now I'm back looking for a job again. I've also started to apply for part time job doing anything, dis...