blondie1887

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1. step down RN offered OR position

   blondie1887 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hey, I've been working on a step down floor for the last year. I've recently been offered an OR position in my hospital. I wouldn't be scrubbing in, but from what I've heard, it can still be a lot to learn. I think most of nursing is difficult and my...

2. Somewhat newer nurse going for Oncology interview- advice on possible questions

   blondie1887 posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi, I have been working in occupational health for the last 2 years, and recently got an interview for a hospital. I already met with HR, and they called me in for a 2nd interview to meet with the Director of Oncology. Is there any advice a more sea...

3. Should I accept a job that offers more experience with less pay?

   blondie1887 posted a topic in New York

   I currently work at an occupational health clinic that pays pretty well, but got an offer at a city hospital (elmhurst), which pays about $8,000 less on a psychiatry floor. Do I take this offer or keep looking? It's the first job offer I've gotten at...

4. Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Unit

   blondie1887 replied to tzrlzRN's topic in New York

   I am curious about this as well. I just got an offer on a psych unit at Elmhurst, which pays less than my job now which is outpatient. Any advice? Do you take the job that offers more experience and less pay for more work or keep the job that pays mo...

5. New Grad with no experience got LOW OFFER (need advice)

   blondie1887 replied to tzrlzRN's topic in New York

   I think it depends how long you have been applying. If you just started applying 2 weeks ago, I'm not sure you need to settle for the first place you get. With that being said, hospitals in NYC are rly tough. I've been working in occupational health ...

6. More jobs in florida for new grads??

   blondie1887 replied to blondie1887's topic in Florida

   What hospital/town did you relocate to? and how do you use a local address before you moved? Is it really that bad though that you want to leave ASAP? I love nyc social scene but the jobs here are slim and few for new grads. It seems in every job mar...

7. More jobs in florida for new grads??

   blondie1887 posted a topic in Florida

   Hello, I am hearing there are more hospital jobs for new grads in florida than my area (New York). Is this the reality? I am considering applying as I have been looking form almost a year. I will be finishing my BSN in August and would like to find s...

8. does working in a nursing home help you find experience in a hospital

   blondie1887 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York

   I should have clarified. I am a new grad (may 2014). I have a bachelor's in another field and an associate's in nursing, and will be done with my BSN by this August 2015. I have wondering if I should take the extra time to volunteer once a week in a ...

9. does working in a nursing home help you find experience in a hospital

   blondie1887 posted a topic in New York

   I just started working in a nursing home and i feel like the work in mind numbing. I give meds, wound care, and charting and then I restart it all. I am on my feet all day and don't always have time for lunch and don't always leave on time. My questi...

10. is this typical for a nursing home?

    blondie1887 posted a topic in New York

    I just started working in a nursing home and I found out I do not get paid for lunch, I get an hour off but I never actually get time for lunch. So I get paid for 35 hours instead of 40 and I actually end up staying later everyday to finish my charti...

11. MJHS open house interviews...ASN Grads

    blondie1887 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York

    I am thinking of just going in person and seeing what happens. I left a message on the 1800 number they provide but I doubt I'll hear back.

12. MJHS open house interviews...ASN Grads

    blondie1887 posted a topic in New York

    Does anyone know if they are accepting new grads with ASN that are enrolled in BSN programs because it says qualified candidates but doesn't specify what that means. Anyone else attend any of these?

13. Moving to New York need some advice please!

    blondie1887 replied to Rachcrow's topic in New York

    I would say to stay in florida. I just moved here to finish a BSN and so I am looking for part time so maybe that makes it harder but I have been looking for 2 months and haven't found anything. I have gone more some interviews at drs offices but the...

14. starting to get frustrated/discouraged

    blondie1887 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York

    Yea, I'm doing some per diem flu clinics here and there as well. They pay $30 and hour but there aren't a ton of them and they are not consistent. You got to take what you can get. As soon as I get my nj license, I'm looking in northern jersey. I am ...

15. starting to get frustrated/discouraged

    blondie1887 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York

    I'll try that. Yes, I actually did just get hired by a home care company, but they woman takes forever to get back to me. She said she's busy and still has to find time to call HR to find out if they have all my paperwork and then she'll find nurses ...