38pearl

38pearl specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Buying or renting books....

   38pearl replied to anilechim's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I didn't rent textbooks until the last few semesters of nursing school and it was absolutely the best decision I made. I wish I rented each and every single book in pre-nursing classes and nursing school. In fact, sometimes the school library has cop...

2. tips for people who want to move out of their home state

   38pearl replied to msrxchef's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi! If you don't currently know anyone in the region you want to move to, perhaps reach out to your schools alumni committee (if they have one) to see if any alum have moved to that region and currently or previously worked there. They might be able ...

3. Job hunt advice for a second career nurse

   38pearl replied to MellyMN's topic in Job Hunt

   I agree with other posters that it usually will take months, not weeks, to hear back from places, and 1 month in if your resume is still being considered isn't a bad sign. Also, as another second degree student, I actually felt that that experience a...

4. When a To-Be Engineer Wants to Become a Nurse

   38pearl replied to Jinac's topic in International

   Ultimately, you need to do what makes you happy. For some people, the prestige of certain careers drives their happiness, which is fine, I'm not judging that. As someone who did obtain a master's in engineering, worked in the industry for a few years...

5. UNC Nurse Residency Program- Pediatrics

   38pearl replied to am2016's topic in Job Hunt

   Last year UNC didn't allow us to contact nurse managers directly. I mean, I guess you could, but the nurse manager couldn't do anything. They couldn't pull resumes, they couldn't request to interview certain people, it all came from HR. The contact i...

6. New Grad to ICU / Multiple Job offers

   38pearl replied to AC777's topic in Job Hunt

   Congrats on all of your accomplishments!!! My only piece of advice would be to NOT cancel your other interviews. Even if you accept one of the other jobs and don't have any intention of taking these last 2, any interview experience is good experience...

7. UNC Nurse Residency Program- Pediatrics

   38pearl replied to am2016's topic in Job Hunt

   Last year pediatrics didn't start contacting people until end of March/beginning of April/beginning of May to come in for interviews. They invited people in clumps (individual interviews, but offered interviews to a few at a time). I'm not sure if th...

8. Going back to school @ 26

   38pearl replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was 26 when I left my old career & went back to school for my BSN. And now I'm 28, working as an RN, happier than I've ever been. It's absolutely worth it!!!

9. Jobs In Nursing School

   38pearl replied to jasminemcano's topic in General Students

   I worked as a PRN CNA during nursing school. I was required to work 24 hours per month, and usually was able to work every other Sunday and avoid test weeks, which was really nice. It was great to have extra money and make an employment connection wi...

10. Pinning ceremony in a few days - When and how to start job search?

    38pearl replied to EP10's topic in Job Hunt

    It totally depends what state/region you're applying to. From my experience, North Carolina & Maryland tend to hire new grads while they're still in school/early after graduation before taking the NCLEX whereas Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) require...

11. UNC apartment search - any suggestions on where to live during my ABSN?

    38pearl replied to adulting's topic in North Carolina

    Collins Crossing is pretty affordable if you have a roommate. It's not the best place I've lived, but not the worst. It worked for while I was in nursing school and a fair number of nursing students lived there, which made the bus ride more enjoyable...

12. Why is no one responding

    38pearl replied to Shamekasmoore's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Maybe try posting in the Tennessee section under U.S.? I don't have any experience with the program, otherwise I'd try to advise!

13. Best New-Grad Job leading to ICU?

    38pearl replied to m1117's topic in New Nurse

    It's definitely not impossible to get an ICU job as a new grad. If possible, try to get a clinical rotation in an ICU for your preceptorship last semester, that can set you up nicely! If you are having trouble getting an ICU job as a new grad, maybe ...

14. Seeking advice New Grad Cardiopulmonary unit vs Orthopedic unit

    38pearl replied to McCraigo's topic in Job Hunt

    I think HouTx provided some great advice! I'd also recommend to the OP to consider what are your long term career goals? Which job (unit and hospital/location) will help set you up to best achieve them? Sounds like a great predicament to be in!

15. Interview dilemma

    38pearl replied to NRS86's topic in NICU

    I also don't have personal experience in this, but my preceptor worked in the ED for years before transitioning to the NICU and was a fantastic nurse! It seems like there might not be much overlap, but I think the ED can prepare you for anywhere :)