Shantinaa

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1. Hospitals not accepting entry level nurses, new grads. What to do?

   Shantinaa replied to sheenmarie26's topic in Nevada

   There are hospitals hiring new grads in Las Vegas. The Valley system hires new grads on a regular basis, but you definitely have to get your foot in the door and speak with nurse managers. Also HCA (sunrise, Mt View) has hired a few new grads from my...

2. New Job in postpartum/advice?

   Shantinaa replied to MarrahRN91's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was just about to post this same question! I'm a new grad and I'm in the process of being hired onto a postpartum unit. I'd love to hear what someone who is experienced in this field would suggest to a new nurse.

3. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

   Shantinaa replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada

   Thanks everyone for your replies and insight! A little update... I went to a job fair and was able to speak to a Director of Women's services at a hospital and I have an interview coming up Tuesday for a postpartum position! It looks like my patience...

4. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

   Shantinaa replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada

   I'm signed up for ACLS... Sorry to be a pain but can you expand on "ect." I'd really like to hear if any other courses/certifications would be useful.

5. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

   Shantinaa replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada

   I'm slowly learning that! I'm not in desperate need of a job immediately, which is why I am trying to first focus on finding a job in maternal care before expanding my search if I don't have any luck. Thanks for your input :)

6. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

   Shantinaa replied to Shantinaa's topic in Nevada

   I never thought of volunteering at hospitals as a way to gain employment as a nurse. Something i'll look into for sure. I'm a volunteer for red cross, I didn't know they did L&D related work?

7. Maternal Nursing in Las Vegas

   Shantinaa posted a topic in Nevada

   I graduated from an ADN program this summer, and I've been looking for a job in acute maternal care. I've applied everywhere for postpartum, l&d, nursery and I'm turned down with no explanation... Any ideas on what I can do at this point? I'm NRP...