RNshorty

RNshorty specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Help!!! How can an experienced med/surg nurse get a job?

   RNshorty replied to Cathyd241's topic in Job Hunt

   If I were you, I would personally bring my resume in person to the manager on the unit and show your interest in person. Don't let HR decide your future. I would also practice interview questions to be prepared.

2. can you apply even if you don't meet the "requirement"

   RNshorty replied to tarotale's topic in Job Hunt

   Go for it!! My hubby as a new grad applied for a position that required one year of experience in an ICU or ED... And he got the job!! Also, apply to as many jobs as you are interested in! When I was applying, I applied to every job posting... HR rem...

3. New RN grad can't find work

   RNshorty replied to Nurseknowsit's topic in Job Hunt

   If you are willing to relocate Texas has a huge nursing shortage. Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston! Get it girl!

4. Residency Programs

   RNshorty replied to sommap79's topic in Job Hunt

   Christus Spohn in Corpus Christi, Texas has a residency program! Actually, the hospital is VERY new grad friendly and will hire and train all new grads as if you are in a residency program. Whether you are in the program or a new hire you make about ...

5. Does my name hurt my job prospects?

   RNshorty replied to aeris99's topic in Job Hunt

   Hmmm... I really have no idea! Your name is very unique though, I like it! The only think I can think of is may on an application your name could look like a joke? I guess I would say go with whatever makes you most comfortable. I love that the Alzhe...

6. Willing to move across country, help?

   RNshorty replied to hardkorthree's topic in Job Hunt

   Not sure if you have a job yet, but Corpus Christi Texas has a HUGE nursing shortage. My hubby and I are from WI and he put in an online application for a residency program and the next day he received a call and they flew him down there...he hadn't ...

7. 2nd Hospital Interview in 9 Months

   RNshorty replied to heartsgal's topic in New Nurse

   It sounds like you had a great interview!! All you can do is your best and it will pay off! If by any chance you do not get the job and are willing to relocate... Corpus Christi, Texas has a HUGE nursing shortage... I was offered a job 30 minutes aft...

8. Failed the NCLEX-RN 4 times! =( Help!

   RNshorty replied to pau1234's topic in NCLEX

   Keep your head up, you will pass! I haven't read the advice everyone else has given you but here is my advice... 1. Relax and know that everything will be okay. 2. Take a refresher course. 3. I used the Saunders CD and did around 100-150 questions a ...

9. Totally discouraged by clinicals

   RNshorty replied to KellyMLS's topic in General Students

   Sounds like you must be in your first med/surg clinical? You sound very eager to learn which is great! Keep in mind if this is your first clinical rotation, you are not usually give the most ill patient on the floor as you are most likely not prepare...