Lexi86

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1. Any advice for a high schooler?

   Lexi86 replied to iwillnotwasteit's topic in General Nursing

   You should aim to be a CNA/Patient Care Tech in a hospital. This will put your foot in the door for student nurse tech/extern positions. This will give you an advantage to gain employment as an RN once you pass the boards. Good luck!

2. Interview last Friday...Following up??

   Lexi86 replied to costarica786's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You need to send thank-you letters to the nurse recruiter and the unit manager ASAP. Better to send them late than never. You should also call the recruiter Monday. This will keep your name fresh in the hospital's mind. Try not to focus on the fac...

3. Will volunteer work help you get a job?

   Lexi86 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

   I volunteered for the hospital that I am currently working in. I didn't gain any clinical experience, but I was able to show the facility that I wanted to participate in delivering care in any capacity. Volunteering showed that I was more committed...

4. So depressed. Can not find a RN job.

   Lexi86 replied to Brady41's topic in Indiana

   Start doing some volunteer work at one or two hospitals you hope to work in. You'll be able to network and get inside info on open job positions before they're posted. You'll also be able to show that you really want to work for the facility.

5. Nursing One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in America

   Lexi86 replied to Fly Guy JB's topic in General Nursing

   I get more and more depressed reading these articles since I still can't land an interview, let alone a hospital job. Oh, and this is my first post (though I've been lurking around for a while). Hello everyone! :)