ManekiNekoRN

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1. Legacy Versant RN Residency Summer 2014 Cohort :-)

   ManekiNekoRN replied to avalles8701's topic in Oregon

   Today's finally the 18th! Any updates yet? I also had the pre-screening interview last week and have been anxious to hear any news...Hang in there and good luck everyone!

2. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

   ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Government

   Congrats! The hardest part is over! But I sure know what you mean about those pins and needles They told me they would make the decision within the week...so I'm very nervous to hear what's next. I completely forgot to ask how many applicants they w...

3. Advice for new grads

   ManekiNekoRN replied to pbajil's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much for the advice. As a new graduate myself, I've actually wondered and worried about this exact topic. I feel cynical for having this mindset as a new grad, but I'm already having a hard time deciding which positions or graduate nurse...

4. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

   ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Government

   I had mine today! Well, a phone interview. I felt that I did well, but still to soon to tell. Are you familiar with their PBI (Performance Base Interviewing) questions? If not I would take a look at that link. I was asked a total of 6 PBI questions a...

5. Retake 2nd time😔Advice pls?TIA

   ManekiNekoRN replied to Mrsmay's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Mrsmay Don't worry, it took me three attempts to pass the NCLEX-RN! So I can relate to how you must feel right now. I passed in January 2014, but graduated last May. It was the most difficult and stressful journey, but please do not give up!!!! I...

6. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

   ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Government

   Wow thank you so much ORTech2RN!!!! This was very helpful. I'll have to look for that thread. I've received a few more "sent to referral" emails since this post, but still nothing. From what I've heard it sounds like the VA hiring process takes a ver...

7. MD Anderson Summer Residency 2014 Thread

   ManekiNekoRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Texas

   Just checked the status of my application and it said "Not Selected" Last time I checked (April 4th) it said I was still under consideration, so it looks like they are working on it. Good luck to everyone and hope you hear back from them soon!!!!

8. Help! I missed their call and now I can't get a hold of them.

   ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Haha no problem Heathermaizey! But I wholeheartedly agree with you about the D.C. area being a great area! I actually applied to a few GN programs down there because I really want to live there. The only cons are the high cost of living and housing ...

9. Help! I missed their call and now I can't get a hold of them.

   ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Hey thanks Sherlucky RN!!! Yes, that is what I've been trying to tell myself as well! Everything happens for a reason. The call from Florida was actually my first call ever, so I was a bit distraught at first. But then the VA opportunity came up the ...

10. Help! I missed their call and now I can't get a hold of them.

    ManekiNekoRN replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you so much for your advise, MrChicagoRN! I will try calling her again tomorrow and hope for the best. I suppose I'll keep trying until time runs out. Ever since this happened I've been so paranoid about not having my phone by my side! Anyway,...

11. Help! I missed their call and now I can't get a hold of them.

    ManekiNekoRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I received a phone call from a nurse recruiter at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 2 days ago, but I happened to be taking a BLS re-certification class when she called me I called her back as soon as I got out of the class (2 hours later..) and left h...

12. 2014 UNC, Duke, Duke Regional New Grad Hopefuls

    ManekiNekoRN replied to unc2002's topic in Career Support

    Thanks so much, Scilla55! That's a relief to hear, I really hope this is the case! I didn't even realize they opened a new posting for March. And congrats on getting an interview! Duke would be an awesome place to start a nursing career. I hope you ...

13. 2014 UNC, Duke, Duke Regional New Grad Hopefuls

    ManekiNekoRN replied to unc2002's topic in Career Support

    Has anyone received an email like this from Duke? Thanks for your ongoing interest in new graduate opportunities at Duke University Hospital! Due to the large applicant pool for the February posting, we are still in the process of interviewing candi...

14. MD Anderson Summer Residency 2014 Thread

    ManekiNekoRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Texas

15. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

    ManekiNekoRN posted a topic in Government

    Hey all! First post here I was wondering if there is a way to "read between the lines" or weed out all the emails sent from the VA? I've been getting several emails after applying to VA nursing positions. So far, I've received several 'Notice of Res...