RNgirlyAK

RNgirlyAK has 2 years experience.

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1. Question about evaluation

   RNgirlyAK replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors

   Hi! I have also signed up, for RN - BSN, with WGU and I believe these are pre-req's to the BSN portion. These must be completed before anything else; however, if I were you I would double check the transcripts to see if any classes taken had not been...

2. Commuting

   RNgirlyAK replied to JustNursn's topic in Home Health

   2 hours one way?!? That seems crazy to me. Do you work 12's? So that would mean 12 hours of driving a week. It seems more cost effective with time and gas to find something closer, even if it doesn't pay as well. You could almost use that commute tim...

3. Need advice! Fine line between stalking and landing a job

   RNgirlyAK posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I currently work per diem and recently started applying out of state. Just prior, I thought I would try one last round of app's at my preferred local hospital. Fast forward one month and I am looking at a job offer any day from out of state. In the m...

4. Moving to Alaska

   RNgirlyAK replied to NicuRN628's topic in Alaska

   Hi! I live and work in Alaska. I knew a couple that moved up from Ohio and they struggled with the transition. The major issues that motivated them to return to Ohio after 1 year is: not having family here, the much higher cost of living, and they we...

5. "We'll be checking your References..."

   RNgirlyAK replied to RNgirlyAK's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks sharpeimom! I will try to stay positive. Waiting over a month would drive me completely crazy...definitely a pleasant surprise when they finally called, I bet. I guess I just thought they checked every reference every time. I hadn't thought t...

6. I messed up so bad

   RNgirlyAK replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Hunt

   PurpleDelight: keep applying...you will get more chances. For some reason it seems as though you don't hear anything and then BAM, you have multiple interviews lined up. There was a time i didn't hear anything back for months and then received 3 call...

7. "We'll be checking your References..."

   RNgirlyAK replied to RNgirlyAK's topic in Job Hunt

   Meriwhen: Thanks for the feedback. I am not very good at the waiting game...obviously haha

8. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   RNgirlyAK replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   If you think thats bad...you should see our new name badges

9. "We'll be checking your References..."

   RNgirlyAK posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I have had 5 interviews in the last couple of weeks and 4 of them have told me they would be checking my references. My references have told me no one has called them. I have heard back from 1 that was a no. I am due to hear back from 2 by Monday and...

10. I messed up so bad

    RNgirlyAK replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Hunt

    I have noticed that when I first started interviewing for nursing jobs, I would draw blanks when asked the typical 'give an example' interview questions. Try to look at some of the other posts on common interview q's and be able to answer those commo...

11. Doesn't like my experience, but interviews me anyway?

    RNgirlyAK replied to dance4life's topic in Job Hunt

    So they already had someone in mind, but they still had to interview another nurse? Sorry, what an inconsiderate waste of your time.

12. Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

    RNgirlyAK replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

    Have you checked Alaska? There is a new grad program starting at Alaska Regional...maybe try there. Also, Providence Alaska Medical Center offers new grads positions and programs as well :)

13. My first PICC!

    RNgirlyAK replied to larniegrl's topic in Infusion

    Congrats!! So exciting!

14. St. Al's ED in Nampa vs St. Luke Telemetry

    RNgirlyAK replied to RNgirlyAK's topic in Idaho

    Interview for Tele position in Meridian went great. The DON sounded so nice and personable. She is having HR check references and she said she would get back to me...If offered jobs for all, this would be an incredibly tough choice. Any input would b...

15. CNA, EMT or EKG Certification? Advise to improve chances for job

    RNgirlyAK replied to claudianyc's topic in Job Hunt

    Hi! I agree the CNA experience would be helpful; however, I obtained my EMT-B prior to going into nursing school. I wanted to be an ED Tech and the ED Director said they would hire me as an EMT. It was great. There were a lot of skills we were able t...