rdu55

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1. Relocating to Durham and Endorsing

   rdu55 replied to skp27's topic in North Carolina

   Hey, I got your PM but couldn't respond. I know a lot of nurses live at Artisan at Brightleaf but to me that was more than I wanted to spend. I would just encourage you to explore. I personally couldn't find an area of Durham that I thought I would e...

2. graduated in dec 12 and still no hospital job-nyc area :(

   rdu55 replied to nursek2013's topic in Job Hunt

   It is tough! I also graduated in May and sent out at least 30 applications to 10+ hospitals before getting an interview. Luckily, I was hired at Duke after that interview :) Just keep applying and don't get discouraged! I would recommend opening your...

3. New grad where do i begin!

   rdu55 replied to s.elmi's topic in Career Support

   I think having a job (any job) is a great place to start! However, if you want to eventually be in hospital it is probably best to get there sooner rather than later. I probably applied to 30 jobs all over the country before I even got an interview, ...

4. Where should I buy my interview clothes?

   rdu55 replied to meeks123's topic in Job Hunt

   My recommendations would be: 1. Shop the sales! I got a a knee length skirt and matching suit jacket at Talbot's for under $50. Good quality and didn't break the bank. 2. Marshall's, TJ Maxx or Ross. At these stores you have a good chance of getting ...

5. New Grad Cover Letter help!

   rdu55 replied to BosPediRN's topic in Job Hunt

   To me your letter is a good start but I would try to personalize it some for each position and hospital. Overall, I think it sounds a little generic. Maybe that's what they want but I personally would be more interested if your personality came out a...

6. graduated in dec 12 and still no hospital job-nyc area :(

   rdu55 replied to nursek2013's topic in Job Hunt

   P.S. Even if it isn't your dream job, be glad you have an RN position :)

7. graduated in dec 12 and still no hospital job-nyc area :(

   rdu55 replied to nursek2013's topic in Job Hunt

   I think if you want a hospital job and aren't getting them in your area then it might be time to expand your search. Some areas are just impossible to get new grad positions in but if you are will to be flexible and look in other cities or states the...

8. New Grad Nurse Blues

   rdu55 replied to OncRN30's topic in New Nurse

   My orientation is 12 weeks on a pediatric unit and year long participation in a new grad residency program with a class held every month.

9. Duke New Grad / SNIP 2013

   rdu55 replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina

   Hi everyone! I just started as a CNI at Duke University Hospital and am in the SNIP program. If anyone has any questions about the process or the hospital just let me know! I think I heard back a week or two after applying that my resume had been for...