zoey88

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1. Outpatient clinic as first job

   zoey88 replied to jenndavis's topic in New Nurse

   I think it depends on the market/ area you are in, if you are in a poor hiring market for new grads then take the position if you think you can stick it out and wait for a better position then do that. I took a job in a methadone clinic which is cons...

2. New Grad Job Interview L/D

   zoey88 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was asked some basic questions, the first being "tell me about yourself" this is in my opinion where they figure out what type of person you are. I usually talk about my schooling, academic accomplishments and about my jobs during nursing school an...

3. CNA with dreams of becoming an RN, career advice ??!

   zoey88 replied to twiliqhtbarbie's topic in Career Support

   does the facility you work for offer tuition assistance or reimbursement? this will help you paying for school. If you wish to be an RN I would go for the RN instead of doing the LPN route, but If its not possible for you due to financial reasons or ...

4. Getting ready for Nclex

   zoey88 replied to DixieGrace's topic in NCLEX

   I took some time off after graduation not too long about two weeks to relax and enjoy my accomplishment. I personally felt Kaplan was the closest to the nclex exam. I used their 5 week study program and passed in 75 Questions. I also used ati with k...

5. ATI for RN NCLEX

   zoey88 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in NCLEX

   I used both ATI and Kaplan, Ati was included with my schools tuition and we were strongly encouraged by the school to use ATI. I personally felt I got more nclex style questions with Kaplan. Ati seemed to be more basic knowledge based questions and ...

6. advice for new methadone nurse.

   zoey88 posted a topic in Addictions

   I will be starting a position in a methadone clinic shortly and would like some advice on how to adjust my schedule to the early morning shift (starting at 5:30am yikes!) as well as any tips and tricks experienced nurses can offer. Also I am a new g...

7. Job market for RNs anywhere in upstate NY?

   zoey88 replied to NYtoFLRN's topic in New York

   I tried applying to quite a few hospitals upstate myself without any luck. I applied all the way up to cooperstown, ny which is about 5 hours away from the city. good luck in your search the market is rough everywhere for new grads and will only get...

8. Is it REALLY necessary to start your nursing career in LTC

   zoey88 replied to Nola009's topic in Job Hunt

   look into other areas where you can be a nurse such as mental health facilities or even schools. If you don't feel safe in a facility you should not work there.

9. Need advice for unemployed/underemployed New Graduate !!

   zoey88 replied to telealli's topic in Job Hunt

   sadly I can relate to your pain. I have settled and taken any job that I can get, I too wish to work for a PCU/ Tele unit and eventually do critical care. I am in NYC which is probably just as bad as Cali these areas are just not new grad friendly ...

10. craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    zoey88 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Hunt

    I got my first nursing job on craigslist as a school nurse

11. ASN - can I get a job as a school nurse?

    zoey88 replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in School

    I will be starting as a school nurse this fall. I graduated with my associates degree this may but I am starting a bsn program at the same time I will be working at the school. This school has hired associate degree nurses before as long as they are ...

12. Resumes, recruiters, real life!

    zoey88 replied to SpunkRN's topic in Job Hunt

    I agree, im a new grad (ADN) in nyc so i know what you are going through. I sent out over 100 applications up to an hour away from where i live. I finally received 1 interview and a job offer I accepted as a School Nurse. It isnt ideal, but its a ...

13. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 replied to zoey88's topic in School

    Thanks so much for all of your support! I will try to get my hands on a copy of the textbook. I will have one tube feeding and a ton of PO psych meds as well as inhalers. I was able to spend a couple hours with the nurse who is leaving but other than...

14. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 replied to zoey88's topic in School

    Thanks!

15. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 posted a topic in School

    So I just accepted my first nursing job ( graduated in may) at a special needs school. I do not know much about school nursing and wanted to know if anyone has any advice to share with me. It would be greatly appreciated. I will be working with a ...