shiuanshiuan

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1. Resume and cover letter too much?

   shiuanshiuan replied to CNA1991's topic in CNA/MA

   I think it's always best to apply with a cover letter and resume specific for the place you are applying for. Also, speaking with the DON may still be important since if she/he likes you, they will usually recommend to HR which they prefer and HR us...

2. Borders going out of business!!!!

   shiuanshiuan replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

   I bought my NCLEX review book and another NCLEX book the other day from Borders. I saved almost $27! It is sad that they're going out of business though. I would always study there with my nursing classmates... now we need to find another study sp...

3. how did you make it through RN school!

   shiuanshiuan replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same boat as you. I have another year to go (graduating December 2011) and I feel so burnt out for some reason. It's only been a month since we started school again and I feel like I don't want to do the whole "school" thing anymore and I ...

4. Want to move to Hawaii..

   shiuanshiuan replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in Hawaii

   Hi~ The job market for new grads in hawaii has depleted. A lot of hospitals will not hire new grads based on little to no experience. I would recommend looking at the local hospital employees/careers link to see what they are offering. I don't wan...

5. Hiring Process for a Large Hospital

   shiuanshiuan replied to ricki76's topic in Career Support

   Congratulations on your new job and thanks for posting those tips!

6. what if I start in home health?

   shiuanshiuan replied to ocmama's topic in Career Support

   Yea it's a really tough economy out there and hospitals are getting harder to get into. I am still a nursing student but trying to get my foot in the door and have been applying for nurse aid positions or any position at all. I've had a few calls b...