new2nicuRN

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1. New Grad in the NICU?

   new2nicuRN replied to robyn226's topic in Pediatric

   Keep your head up! If you are willing to re-locate that could help you find a job in the NICU. I am re-locating 1200 miles away for my dream position in a level 3 NICU in a very respected Children's Hospital. Some hospitals regularly hire new grad ...

2. Tips on what to do in school to help find a job after

   new2nicuRN replied to NurturingSoul's topic in New Nurse

   I def. think it would be wise to work as a nurse tech in the hospital while in school. When I was in school I worked per diem as a nurse tech in the float pool and also worked as a personal care assistant for a man with a spinal cord injury every ot...

3. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

   new2nicuRN replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated May 2010. Passed my boards early July. I studied abroad in Bolivia at a Children's Hosp for the month of August. Started working in September at a school for Autistic children and am now re-locating for a job in a level 3 NICU. I started...

4. How long is the wait after an interview?

   new2nicuRN replied to kerussll's topic in New Nurse

   When I called the NR she was very sweet. She told me "I'm sorry I have no new information for you, they are still conducting interviews and you should hear by x date. I will call you when I have any information regarding the position." Then last we...

5. How long is the wait after an interview?

   new2nicuRN replied to kerussll's topic in New Nurse

   The interview process can take excruciatingly long, :grn: I know from experience. After my interview it took a month before I knew if I got the job or not. Luckily I did! I called the nurse recruiter a couple times to ask if there was any informati...

6. New Grad hoping for NICU

   new2nicuRN replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU

   I will be working in St. Louis, MO. I will not start for another month and I have so much to do before that! I can't wait to start. I think sometimes you catch a break when you least expect it! I was becoming very discouraged and disheartened by th...

7. New Grad hoping for NICU

   new2nicuRN replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU

   I graduated in May and just recently landed a job in one of the top childrens hospitals in the country level III NICU. I could not be happier. If you are willing to re-locate it will really help your chances of landing a position in this specialty ...

8. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   new2nicuRN replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   Hi all! I am a new grad RN and was just offered a position in a level III NICU at a large children's hospital I am unbelievably excited and thankful! I am in shock that I got my dream position. I had applied for countless jobs with no luck and was...