PolaskyRN

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1. New RN

   PolaskyRN replied to NENE RN's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!! One of THE best feelings ever right?!

2. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

   PolaskyRN replied to PolaskyRN's topic in New Nurse

   Damn that really sucks for the rest of us who didn't get called =( For those of you who applied, do you have an ASN or BSN?

3. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

   PolaskyRN replied to PolaskyRN's topic in New Nurse

   I haven't heard anything...The last generic message I received from HR was they'll start initial rounds of screening late September (exactly when cause its almost Oct already!) and if you haven't received anything by late Oct most likely will end up ...

4. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

   PolaskyRN replied to PolaskyRN's topic in New Nurse

   Nope.. I don't know if you tried emailing the recruiters but the default message I received about 1.5 weeks ago said they're in the process of reviewing over 700 applicants and their goal to complete the initial round of phone interview/screening is ...

5. New grad with no job? Let our voices be heard!

   PolaskyRN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in New Nurse

   I would be interested in taking the survey, although the link you provided doesn't take me there. It says "thanks for completing the survery" and I'm not sure if I have to be a member of NSNA to take the survey?

6. How many new grad associate degree nurses have landed jobs recently?

   PolaskyRN replied to Will Never's topic in New Nurse

   I am just curious about all the responses--where are you guys from? I graduated May of this year with an ADN and have been applying endlessly for jobs and no luck. How did you guys do it? Don't get me wrong I am happy for those of you that landed a j...

7. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

   PolaskyRN replied to Morettia2's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for sharing your story! I am a new grad nurse still trying to look for work...I hope one day when I do find THAT job (and hopefully its soon!) I can use your story to help me get thru it. Thanks!

8. New RN Grad Interview Advice

   PolaskyRN replied to L&DShopaholic's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on landing a job and thank you for the tips! Best wishes to you

9. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

   PolaskyRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in New Nurse

   @ Nursing12345 I wasn't sure if you were directing your ? to my post. I am from California- the bay area. The job market here suck big time! Its very difficult for a new grad to get a job....=/

10. New Grads and Resumes

    PolaskyRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in New Nurse

    Hi all, Is anyone still looking at resumes and giving suggestions? I recently graduated and have applied to various places but its a no go. Im thinking 1) im a new grad ad/or 2) my resume is not up to par. Please let me know, thanks!

11. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    PolaskyRN replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

    I am from Northern Cali--the job market here is freaken tough! I graduated in May 2011 and passed boards in June. I have been endlessly applying for jobs and have gotten nothing but rejection letters/emails. Ive also applied to CNA/tech positions but...

12. New Nurse NO Experience NEED HELP!!!

    PolaskyRN replied to newgradchad's topic in New Nurse

    Hey guys...I am in the same boat! I have applied to various positions and new grad programs as well....received plenty of rejection letters/emails and still waiting on some. It is very discouraging I almost feel like I've run out of ideas on where to...

13. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    PolaskyRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in New Nurse

    Graduated from an ADN program in May 2011, passed boards in June. currently looking for jobs....its terrible =(

14. Made me smile

    PolaskyRN replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    Made me smile as well. Thanks for sharing a positive story!

15. Question about expiration date on RN License

    PolaskyRN replied to iamNurse23's topic in General Nursing

    I recently took my board exam and passed in June. My license says Exp: 11/12 and I wondered why too. Its because my bday is not until October. Unless your bday has passed the license will expire the month after your bday of the following year. Then i...