josh2

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1. Should I take this RN position and begin getting experience?

   josh2 replied to jes07's topic in Job Hunt

   Taking a job just to take a job will rarely make you happy. Accept the offer if you like the position, the environment, etc.

2. Syracuse NY Area

   josh2 replied to pau_k's topic in New York

   There is still a shortage of nurses in most smaller cities. Most hospitals are training facilities or have relationships with RN programs to hire their new grads. It might be a bit harder to get into one of the hospitals if you don't have connection...

3. Aspiring RN/ current CNA seeking insights

   josh2 replied to Trauma-llama25's topic in Career Support

   I'd bet that most of your RNs, supervisors and managers at your current facility previously worked at hospitals. THEY will be your references when you try to get into the hospital, once licensed. In bigger cities, where the markets are fulll of capa...

4. Fired with mutual agreement...what to tell interviewers

   josh2 replied to Heather77RN's topic in Job Hunt

   Your inability to communicate anything lost you the job(s). If I ask you a question, and you try to give me the run-around, I don't need any other information from you. People make mistakes. People need to constantly learn new skills. Some people ...

5. Off the books job experience issue

   josh2 replied to mhy12784's topic in Job Hunt

   During this background check, they will call your previous employer. Your boss is writing a letter of recommendation but will not vouch for your time worked?

6. Losing Hope.

   josh2 replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Hunt

   Seems like you are trying to come up with more reasons why you are not working than you are trying to find a job. Get creative. You dont have to work at just a hospital. What other facilities are in the area? Nursing Homes?

7. Interview Advice Needed

   josh2 replied to LittleFeet:RN's topic in Job Hunt

   Confidence - Go in there with the mindset that you are a lock for the job, and YOU are the one deciding if you want to work there. As far as leaving your last job - be honest. You don't have to be detailed, but let them know, you wanted more train...

8. Experienced RN cant find a job??? I thought there was a shortage???

   josh2 replied to dcsail's topic in Job Hunt

   NYC/LI (any big city, really) is flooded with all types of Nurses. You'll have to get creative with your job search.

9. Experienced RN cant find a job??? I thought there was a shortage???

   josh2 replied to dcsail's topic in Job Hunt

   Job hopping and long gaps in resume are holding you back. There are plent of jobs out there, they just might not be your ideal job. Keep applying, good fortune will come.