TinFL

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1. Interviewing with University Hospital in Cleveland, OH

   TinFL replied to tana_sou's topic in New Nurse

   First go to the site and learn about the hospital,(are they magnet), what is their on going research, mission statement (this on is huge) read it, memorize it, apply it to the questions they give you. You should expect the general "tell us about your...

2. New Grad- ER Position

   TinFL replied to nursingfordummies's topic in New Nurse

   I agree, don't pass it up. If they want you, it means they are willing to under take a new grad meaning the extra teaching and so on. TAKE IT!!! So many us would LOVE to start out in a specialty area! Congrats!

3. Help! New Grad-New state-No job!

   TinFL replied to roundheer's topic in New Nurse

   I suggest giving it more time. I also graduated in Dec with my BSN and just found a job. I applied for unemployment to help with student loans and bills. I am from the Bay area, Martinez but in live in Florida now. I would say go in and drop off your...

4. Nursing skills test apart of Job application process

   TinFL replied to TinFL's topic in New Nurse

   So I took the test on a thursday and they called my at 9am friday saying I passed. Then about 10 mins later the unit manager called and asked when I could interview. WOW! Fast! I interviewed that day and got the job. I am working Med Surg PRN. I do h...

5. Phlebotomy Course

   TinFL replied to Llam86's topic in New Nurse

   Most hospitals give new grads a 2-4 week course in blood draws and IV starts. I wouldn't worry to much about unless you needed "fluff" for your resume.

6. Let's introduce ourselves...

   TinFL replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hello I'm Teresa. I graduated with my BSN in Dec. I passed my boards in April. I am still looking for a job.

7. Nursing skills test apart of Job application process

   TinFL posted a topic in New Nurse

   I applied for a job and the HR department called me back stating I need to take the computer nursing skills test to complete my application process. Sorta kinda of freaking out. I applied to Med surg and he said it would med surg skills and pharm. An...

8. Endorsement in Vermont

   TinFL replied to coup321's topic in New Nurse

   Well I think the best person to ask is the Vermont BON. Is it a class or a clinical experience? You need to know how many more hours first off. Then your school in NY can help you out by either putting you in a ped clinical or doing a percept (a one ...

9. How to respond to a HR email?

   TinFL replied to TinFL's topic in New Nurse

   Oh that is good. Thanks Next question: They want me to take a Nursing Skills test via computer with Pharm. Never heard of it, anybody have? What should I review?

10. Nursing Skills Test with pharm?

    TinFL posted a topic in New Nurse

    I applied for a job at a local hosptial and they asked if I had taken their Nursing Skill test. Of course I said no. So I am now scheduled to take a test tomorrow. The rep said its on basic nursing skills and pharm for Med Surg since that is the appl...

11. Graduate nurse programs in Jacksonville, FL?

    TinFL replied to GradNurseFL's topic in New Nurse

    I am a current RN and there is slim picking out here. I passed my NCLEX a week a go and I finally got someone on the phone. From what I was told, they won't talk to you unless you have passed your NCLEX. I applied for the GN position at Shands and he...

12. How long have you been job searching?

    TinFL replied to yikib38's topic in New Nurse

    For about 2 weeks and I am tired. I finally talked to one person. Don't give up, a door will open.

13. How do I word this on my resume?

    TinFL replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Nurse

    I would be very careful on putting it on your resume and not being accepted or in the program. If they called the staff at the school it could be seen as false information. I would not put it on until after you got accepted.

14. How to respond to a HR email?

    TinFL posted a topic in New Nurse

    I got an email from HR on a job I applied for, they also called me. I called them back and left a message. I still haven't heard anything. I am wondering if I should reply to the email and if so how. Here's the email: I have recieved your application...

15. Best NCLEX Review Audio?

    TinFL replied to Miley22's topic in NCLEX

    You will like the Hurst, she is funny and a very great teacher. Her videos are very informational and if you don't pass on your 1st time you get 75% of your money back. I used hurst to study as well as the kaplan book and ?'s trainers via slide share...