bigtim

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1. I'm hearing some nurses with bsn/masters have hard time getting a job?

   bigtim replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Job Hunt

   While it is unfortunate that many new graduates are having a difficult time finding jobs, it is even more daunting for ones that have not worked on the field before graduating with a Masters degree. Your friend will find a job, just not a job that s...

2. New Grad - What should I ask the interviewer.

   bigtim replied to NewGradRN0717's topic in Job Hunt

   Yes I forget that it shows your loyalty in question. I remember my last interview where I got my job I asked the manager why he hired me. His response: 1. Flexibility (work any shift any time any day ) 2. Loyalty (wont jump ship after a year) I a...

3. (Imagine this is a cardboard sign) Will work for free!

   bigtim replied to yikib38's topic in New Nurse

   I hope you prospective new grads realize how big of scam it is to work for a hospital for free. I am not a anti government 99% vs 1% person, but you have to look at it realistically. If the opportunity to work at a hospital is not there (as in you a...

4. First job after passing NCLEX-PN HHA

   bigtim replied to VanessaLovesNursing's topic in New Nurse

   LPN LVN can get a job easily in California. I know that for a fact. Its just the places that hire is limited to just Long Term Care facilities. I worked as an LVN at a nursing home, then referred 5 other classmates to the same nursing home. The...

5. Where can you work with a LPN?

   bigtim replied to Ashley94's topic in LPN/LVN

   I will be honest, outpatient clinics and general doctors office are cutting down. The one I used to work for had 10 employees working...12 years later down to 2. The best place an LVN will get a job: Long Term Care. Pipe Dream job for an LVN: ...

6. New Grad - What should I ask the interviewer.

   bigtim replied to NewGradRN0717's topic in Job Hunt

   Another good question: Do you offer any educational reimbursement for further training like BSN or MSN? I always asked this question in every interview; always shows them that you are never satisfied with your current nursing knowledge etc.

7. How should I prepare for panel interviews?

   bigtim replied to Inori's topic in Job Hunt

   Panel Interviews is more efficient than the traditional one on one, so this is going to become more common than rare. Preparing for an interview: 1. What makes you different from other applicants/new grads? This has been a question posed in 90% of ...

8. Sent Check to BVNPT waiting for license couple questions

   bigtim replied to bigtim's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sent August 27, got the real license September 28.

9. LVN and dang proud!

   bigtim replied to raebabelvn's topic in LPN/LVN

   "So what do you do?" "Im a nurse." "Nice..." Problem solved. Most ppl I know dont know the difference between an LVN and RN. But the bigger picture here is that we are all nurses regardless. Dont really get the ppl who make a big deal out of bein...

10. What is the best way to become a LVN?

    bigtim replied to sunonothing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Go to the local adult school for the LVN program. I went to a private one and Im down 31,500. So in the end you win since youll pay roughly 4 figures rather than 5. And about the education, I learned more at home than at school, so it doesnt reall...

11. Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    bigtim replied to freefalle's topic in Men

    at least its a confirmation unless you take offense to that

12. How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    bigtim replied to rgirl808's topic in CNA/MA

    CNAs are being let go at my local hospital. The per diem ones were axed off. On the other hand, I know some nursing homes near orange county that are looking for fresh CNAs, meaning fresh legs and backs to help the slacking nurses who watch the cn...

13. everybody failed the test

    bigtim replied to crazyts's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Our school consisted of old geezers who read off a book, whos favorite phrase was "back in my day," whos nursing experience consisted of tending soldiers from world war 2, and the list goes on. Every test I had, half class failed. In the end it dro...

14. Being an HIV positive nurse

    bigtim replied to piddlepong's topic in Men

    U realize he posted that comment 2 years ago? Its like me saying the war on iraq is wrong when the war already started years ago.

15. No LPN bridge program

    bigtim replied to jra2127's topic in LPN-RN

    How about set aside some money and do the Indiana State University bridge program since its online? Thats what Im going to do if I dont get into the lvn rn bridge program at my school next year.