angelrain820

angelrain820 specializes in Rehab.

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1. How to get a NICU job?

   angelrain820 replied to KellyRN2011's topic in NICU

   If you can, take NRP. Join a neonatal nursing society. Read neonatal journals. Apply, apply apply! If you score an interview, let them know that this is where your passion lies. Good luck!

2. Davita or rehab?

   angelrain820 replied to SarahB84's topic in New Nurse

   I would go with the rehab position. I currently work at Healthsouth and it's been a great learning experience. We practice many medsurg skils. Most importantly, though, you will learn the two most important skills for new grads: Time management and p...

3. New grad RN moving to Oahu

   angelrain820 replied to Pnut12's topic in Hawaii

   I am in the same boat except that i will have 9 months experience when we leave in May. The other day I emailed my resume and cover letter to the email address listed on the TAMC website. I received a confirmation that it was received and will be for...

4. Health South Rehab Hospital?

   angelrain820 replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

   I started at Healthsouth in August as well. Received 6 weeks of training with the same preceptor. I am a new grad, so this helped tremendously. I was also allowed more orientation time if I felt it was needed. I felt ready after the 6 weeks to be on ...

5. Working as an RN in a GS Position overseas

   angelrain820 replied to kellyjo44's topic in Government

   It looks like there should be a locality pay added to your base pay as GS 7, but I'm not sure what it would be for Okinawa. Try googling overseas locality pay for government employees.

6. Confused...wat can i do to get a Job?

   angelrain820 replied to ARMY-RN's topic in Texas

   I do know that Parkland was interviewing experienced nurses for its critical care/emergency nursing residencies, so yes some hospitals do offer residencies/internships for those looking to change specialties, etc. Good luck with your search.

7. Desperate in DFW

   angelrain820 replied to mom35's topic in Texas

   I feel your pain. I applied to a few hundred positions as well. Shot down by HCA and no word on the others. All this with a BSN, 4.0, LOR's, volunteer experience, membership in professional organizations, the works. I was feeling pretty down until I ...

8. Army new graduate board for FY2012

   angelrain820 replied to Journeyman's topic in Government

   Hmmm, well i start working next month at an acute rehab hospital. I plan on staying there for a year then heading to Hawaii with my husband (active duty). The recruiter suggested checking back in 6 months and looking into the reserves. He says it is ...

9. Army new graduate board for FY2012

   angelrain820 replied to Journeyman's topic in Government

   I recently spoke with a recruiter about this. He stated that the army is no longer accepting RNs for active duty with less than 2 years experience. In other words, no new grads. Has anyone heard this? He said reserves is 6 months experience. Hmmm, so...

10. Prove my Mom wrong, please

    angelrain820 replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I was pregnant when I started first semester. Had the baby the summer between 1st and 2nd semester. He was 5 weeks when 2nd semester started. It was a pretty straightforward pregnancy though with minimal complications. I breastfeed him all the way th...