livelifeloveRN

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1. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

   livelifeloveRN replied to kimmy20's topic in New Nurse

   It took me 10 long months in Southern California. I had a pretty kick butt resume too (If I do say so myself). Ended up with my dream job so it all worked out. Now a year and a half post BSN - a lot of my classmates are still job hunting. It's hard o...

2. If you werent a nurse, what other career would you do?

   livelifeloveRN replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

   Lawyer. I love nursing SO much more, but in an alternate universe I think I would also be good at that.

3. ATI Live Nclex Review

   livelifeloveRN replied to DJAYS's topic in NCLEX

   My school made this mandatory; but I don't think I learned ANYTHING from it. Overall it was mostly a bunch of games/book activities/acting out scenarios. We were all just so happy school was over that no one took it seriously anyways. For me it was a...

4. Will be relocating to orange county after school!

   livelifeloveRN replied to cmurra6745's topic in California

   It took me 10 months to finally get a job here in OC, with my BSN cum laude, and 2.5 years PCT experience. Most hospitals say they get about 400-800 applicants per posting - the market is just so over saturated with new grads. If your only reason for...

5. How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

   livelifeloveRN replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Hunt

   Southern California - Took 10 months after NCLEX for a job offer

6. PCT to RN

   livelifeloveRN replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Job Hunt

   I worked as a PCT for 2.5 years and didn't get hired at my hospital due to a hiring freeze. Several other PCTs who were hired before the freeze were automatically put into the program. Like the others mentioned - you have to be liked to get recommend...

7. CNA after first year of nursing program

   livelifeloveRN replied to MrsHollsRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I was offered two CNA positions without my license. Most facilities will hire someone without a license after completing their first semester in nursing school; some facilities require it. The job posting itself should state if it is required or if n...

8. 10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

   livelifeloveRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Hunt

   I don't know if this is the right place, but I was asked these two questions that I hadn't heard before. Hopefully it will help someone practice if they run into a similar question like this in their own interview: What are some advantages and disadv...

9. UCI New Grad RN 2014

   livelifeloveRN replied to livefully's topic in California

   Has anyone been contacted for the Perinatal interviews yet?

10. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    livelifeloveRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Hunt

    I just wanted to give a quick update from my decision to apply in ND. Less than 24 hours after I applied to the position/speciality I've always wanted, the HR recruiter called to warn me about the VERY HIGH cost of living in Williston, ND and if I wa...

11. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    livelifeloveRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Hunt

    Wow, I really appreciate your post Delgadido. I'm currently almost 10 months post BSN graduation with 2+ years CNA experience and can't get an RN position anywhere. I am extremely lucky to live in Southern California, but the job market here is close...

12. I finally accepted a job offer

    livelifeloveRN replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Hunt

    What state do you live in??

13. new grad rn- can't find a job

    livelifeloveRN replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Hunt

    Don't feel too bad for not working as a CNA in NS. I've worked as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital for two years while I was in school, I worked my butt off so I would have my foot already in the door and some acute care experience to put on m...

14. CNA first to get network and experience?

    livelifeloveRN replied to Oraelo's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! The knowledge and experiences will put you so far ahead of the other students and make you a better nurse...the networking is just a plus

15. New PCT in the ER

    livelifeloveRN replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Technicians

    PCTs in my ER may also be asked to be a safety attendant for a patient on 5150