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  1. Jun 7, '12 by
    Jamie -

    I just graduated too (May 13, 2012)... and I received my ATT on the 22nd of May... had originally put in paperwork around the 16th I believe... my other friends put in paperwork on the 16th too but still haven't received their ATT... so be patient... its all in a matter of time.
  2. Jun 7, '12 by
    I got my ATT on Tuesday - I will be testing June 19
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  3. Jun 7, '12 by
    Congrats! ...I had the option of testing sooner, but I didn't want to... just feel so nervous about it... :/ Glad it worked itself out. Best wishes.
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  4. Jun 7, '12 by
    First of all you are not dead, that is a plus. Second you got guts. Third, I know here in Jersey they have lots of programs for single mothers, it's not charity your taxes pay for it. and forth although it is no comfort things are ruff all over. But when you apply to a job follow it up with a letter thanking them for the interview, Emails are so impersonal. A letter is better.
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  5. Jun 12, '12 by
    Personal low-point - broke down crying on the phone today when I finally got a call from the HR department of the only hospital in the area with internships left "unfilled" - telling me that they had promised all their internships to internal candidates and I would not even get an interview unless one of them turned it down. What's worse is that I interviewed and almost got a position with this hospital's sister facility last July, but they decided not to hire me because I was "too close to graduating" to take the PCT position I interviewed for... I was also informed by the HR manager that I would not be hired as a PCT at any of this network's locations (the largest network in DFW) once I became a RN - so somehow getting my RN license just took more job options off the table for me???
  6. Jun 13, '12 by
    Plenty of other facilities in DFW. They may not be the hospitals though. Just get what you can get.

    You have been through all you have and you are not broken yet. So, dust yourself off and get any nursing job that will get you some experience and money.

    Once life settles down you can pursue your dream job.
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  7. Jun 13, '12 by
    That's not a personal low point. Many others are in the same boat. RN jobs are very hard to come by. Many facilities want the CNA/PCT to stay. It takes a lot to train a person in a position and to have them the position once they graduate is understandable.

    You will find something. Keep the faith and hang in there. You are not alone. Maybe start calling the nursing homes along with the hospitals weekly just to keep your name fresh. Wishing you a job and hugs.
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  8. Jun 14, '12 by
    Quote from jamie.glaze
    Personal low-point - broke down crying on the phone today when I finally got a call from the HR department of the only hospital in the area with internships left "unfilled" - telling me that they had promised all their internships to internal candidates and I would not even get an interview unless one of them turned it down. What's worse is that I interviewed and almost got a position with this hospital's sister facility last July, but they decided not to hire me because I was "too close to graduating" to take the PCT position I interviewed for... I was also informed by the HR manager that I would not be hired as a PCT at any of this network's locations (the largest network in DFW) once I became a RN - so somehow getting my RN license just took more job options off the table for me???
    This is life. One door closes another opens. "What does not kills me makes me stronger." - Freddy Nietzsche. Onward to another job. Take the hurt and turn it into strength. Go after the next job a little more vehemently. Don't worry about the largest hospital. It is their lost not yours. Always remember what Crazy Hamlet said, " Let Hercules himself do what he may. The Cat will mew and the dog shall have his day." Go get 'em Pit Bull
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  9. Jun 19, '12 by
    75 question NCLEX today and "the good popup" still drooling over the next 48 hours until Quick Results, but ohmigosh am I ever honestly relieved!! Chatted with a nurse recruiter last week who told me their GN positions were all being filled by internal candidates, but to call her Friday with my quick results just in case one of them turns it down/doesn't pass. I will update all on my NCLEX/License status Thursday evening/night
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  10. Jun 21, '12 by
    It's OFFICIAL!!! I'm a RN!!
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