PinkPickle

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1. WA nurses keeping the license active question?

   PinkPickle replied to mybabies2000's topic in Washington

   And where do we get these clinical hours without jobs? haha

2. Tough finding work?

   PinkPickle replied to kuxiam's topic in Washington

   It's worse and keeps getting worse. I have 1 1/2 years of experience from another state and even that is not enough to land me a job. I moved to due to husband transfer! I apply to tons of positions and don't even get a nibble on my resume. And I ha...

3. WA nurses keeping the license active question?

   PinkPickle replied to mybabies2000's topic in Washington

   I think if you keep paying the renewal fees and getting the required CEs then it stays active. At least that's what I'm hoping (jobless too!).

4. possible relocation, tips anyone?

   PinkPickle replied to smurfynursey's topic in Washington

   Very easy to transfer your license to WA. The directions online are easy to follow. Every state as something different that it requires and WA as an HIV 7hr class you have to take. You only need to have to in the chance that you get audited. So it's ...

5. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas

   My interview was more unusual. I lived in CA and interviewed on the phone. First with a recruiter. Then she forwarded my info to a few managers. Then I interviewed on the phone with 4 or 5 managers at the same time. I told them I was willing to move ...

6. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas

   Actually my employment at Hendrick did not work out. I had a pretty miserable experience working with the fellow employees on my unit. I don't think everyone's experience is like mine, so I wouldn't discourage you from applying. Unfortunately, this h...

7. What states have the best job outlook for new grads

   PinkPickle replied to marie010's topic in New Nurse

   I looked for a year in San Diego, CA. I gave up, figured out a way for my husband and I to relocate and I got hired immediately in Texas. The nurse recruiter said Tx's economy is great and that's why they are hiring and the hospital is expanding. Aft...

8. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas

   I looked for a year in CA and finally decided to relocate to TX to get a job. I had 3 months RN working experience and about 10months volunteering RN work. I am still considered a new grad. I got a job immediately once I looked in TX and I'm now in ...

9. Abilene- Hendrick Medical Center

   PinkPickle posted a topic in Texas

   Hello, I'm thinking of working at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. I would be relocating from CA. I was hoping for any input about the hospital/location. Thanks!

10. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

    PinkPickle replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Just curious, have any of you gotten jobs with using these recruiters? And if so where? Thanks for the list!

11. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU

    That is a very unusual job. :) hmmmm That's a tough one. I'd normally say don't turn anything down, but my worry is that it would make you not eligible for hospital new grad jobs. I guess go to the interview and see how it feels and what exactly y...

12. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU

    I'm so sorry! It's so difficult to get a job right now, believe me I went through it too. Just keep applying to everywhere! I thought I was never going to find anything, but finally got the job that was the best fit for me. Just treat the job hunt l...

13. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU

    Awesome!

14. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU

    HI! Thank you so much. I have been loving my new job, although it's very difficult. I know the job market is tough out there. It took me about 8months (4.5 after license). SICU only hired 2 new grads last round, and sadly are not hiring for Oct2010. ...

15. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

    The VA in San Diego does hire new grads, but right now they are in a hiring freeze. They haven't hired in awhile, and don't have any plans to in the near future. Sorry! You can still apply and they'll hold your application for I think 6months. You ca...