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1. Mount Sinai

   VRN-RN replied to VRN-RN's topic in New York

   It took me a year and few months to get an actual nursing job. My first job was per diem with an agency at an adult daycare facility. Then came flu shots with mollen. Then finally i got an med-surg/tele job at an hospital in philly. It was a sad an d...

2. Mount Sinai

   VRN-RN replied to VRN-RN's topic in New York

   i have applied to Mount. Sinai since i first received my NY license back in 10. I just kept applying online 3 positions at time. like every 2months. i had gone to career fairs. the recruiter had said that she thought she saw my resume at some point ...

3. Mount Sinai

   VRN-RN replied to VRN-RN's topic in New York

   the 2nd best day of my nursing career. NYC here i come

4. Mount Sinai

   VRN-RN posted a topic in New York

   hello fellow nurses. i wanted to get some insight in nursing at mount sinai medical center. what is is like, nurse:patient ratio on med-surg unit. what is night shift like? etc please fill me in. ty

5. Can a licensed nurse still work as a nursing assistant in New Jersey?

   VRN-RN replied to Stefanie2011's topic in New Jersey

   I don't think you can work as a nursing assistant still. definitely call BON..

6. New grad position in S. Florida???

   VRN-RN replied to jmi0886's topic in Florida

   keep searching, i was in the same boat in NJ/PA. i graduated from PA with bsn back in december 2009, got my license in nj, pa, ny in 2010. wasnt able to find an acute care hospital job till march of 2011. i was working the flu shot clinic with mollen...

7. interview tomorrow...swollen face due to periodontitis

   VRN-RN replied to VRN-RN's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the response everyone.. i am definitely going! cant wait. the swelling has decrease due to home remedy of peroxide gargle at site... noticeable decrease in swelling. i will let you all know how it went.

8. interview tomorrow...swollen face due to periodontitis

   VRN-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sigh....I have an interview tomorrow at this hospital I use to extern at. The manager called me and told me she finally received clearance to hire 3 more rn. But now out of all the weeks I have been unemployed my mouth decides to play a game on me th...

9. CPR! quick question!

   VRN-RN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   i agree with the above. i thought CPR class said that you never delay cpr.. it might take a lil for the aed to be ready.

10. Philadelphia Area "New" RN: 30 applications rejected : When will my dream come true?

    VRN-RN replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania

    maybe all new grad should apply to a Compact License state near their home state. This way if and when you get licensed in that compact state, your license will carry to other states who are part of compact licenses. here is the link Map of NLC State...

11. Any new grad jobs?

    VRN-RN replied to Ashley2011's topic in New Jersey

    tyler.. why are you so bitter? People are stressed out just looking and not finding a job. They do not need your negative commentary. If you have nothing good to say, then better not say anything at all because your only making yourself look like an ...

12. how to get the elusive, required, First Med Surg job?

    VRN-RN replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in New York

    i have gone to places only to be turned down by the "gatekeeper". they tell me that i need to apply online (as if i don't know that). I was just trying to show my face and hopefully strike gold talking to someone other than the receptionist. even whe...

13. 8 months and still searching...New grad RN

    VRN-RN replied to rajan2's topic in New York

    i know how u feel.. this is definitely a trying time.. but keep your faith up.. i know i am trying to.. something will come up.. i mean we cant be unemployed with a degree forever right? i think what is killing us is the waiting for that one phone ca...

14. Wasn't hired because of the St Vincents closing.. how to approach them again?

    VRN-RN replied to dropoff's topic in New York

    I think you should just go apply like you would normally for the first time.. in the interview you can probably mention that when the time is appropriate for it..

15. Mount Sinai - NY - RN jobs

    VRN-RN replied to lisettern's topic in New York

    thanks for input... will remember it..i just thought people said to keep being persistent. i haven't submitted aps for same position that i know not to do.. i have done the calling and some meetings.. idk wut to do anymore.. i think im cooling off fr...