i was wondering from those of you lucky new rn's that have jobs:yeah:
1.what kind of floor are you working on?
2.where are you from?
3.how did you get that job?--did you have connections?, work there previously, application process, follow-up process, interview tips, anything at all would be helpful
i am looking for anything and hopefully we can help everyone that reads this too...,
and of course: congratulations, i am happy for all of you but super jealous right now;)
I think I made a great impression on the hiring manager with my grades, interview etiquette, and passion for the position. But I'm sure every other candidate did too. What may have helped for me, was that I knew someone in the organization. She wasn't the hiring manager, but may have put in a good word for me with the manager.
I met this contact randomly at a church I was visiting for the first time one weekend and happened to drop in casual conversation that I was looking for a job at her hospital. We stayed in touch over the next 5 months and I kept her updated with my progress of trying to get interviews through the recruiter.
All this to say that you shouldn't be ashamed: tell everyone you know and come into contact with that you are looking for a job. You never know who they are or where they work and they may be able to put in one good word for you.
Specializes in hospice, pediatrics, substance abuse.
I'm a recent LPN grad. Not RN, but thought I would respond as well (if that's okay).
1. I'm working for Hospice (got the job offer today)
2. I'm from Florida
3. I sent an email to the clinical recruiter and told her that I have always wanted to work for Hospice and that when I entered nursing school it was with the goal of working for them one day. I got an email back asking me to fill out their online application. I didn't hear anything for a few days and thought "oh well, they must not have been interested." A few days later I got a call for an interview. That interview lasted over an hour and a half and I met with several people that day. This morning I got the job offer. I am very happy that I will be working for a company that I have always wanted to work with doing what I feel I am called to do. Best of luck to you!
3.how did you get that job? i interned there, worked really hard on my resume, practiced for the interview, followed through, showed my passion. ive been applying all over the country and have gotten a couple other responses too. i think the best thing to do is be very very very prepared. immerse yourself in everything that is resume making, job finding, interviewing, and related to the unit/hospital. and dont be afraid to show your passion
Now!, they can look up your license and see its number and that it is real. Goodluck and start applying now, you can put your license number in your applications that is located on the BON website, YOUR SET!!
If you need help with the application process, you should go on base to the employment center and someone should be there to help you. I have seen several lpn/lvn positons and also health tech positions. You may be able to get hired with little to no experience. IDK.
5/4/2010lvn (various wards)veterans affairs, veterans health administration us-ca-long beach $37,841.00+the licensed vocational nurses selected for this position is accountable to the nurse manager, of various wards within primary care & specialty clinics. incumbent performs the full range of direct ... more
vacancy ann #:t38-09-400 (pp)
who may apply:public
pay plan:gs-0620/4-6
appointment term:permanent
job status:full-time
opening date:05/05/2009
salary range:from $37,841.00 to $51,209.00 usd per year
some more info. i would almost apply for this myself if i lived in the area and if i wasn't going to school for rn. doesn't seem like you will need any major experience for this position. good luck!
lvn (various wards)
qualifications required:1. u.s. citizen.
2. graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and/or the nln at the time program was completed or completion of education or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed qualifying for full lpn/lvn licensure.
3. full, active, and unrestricted license.
4. proficient in both written and spoken english.
graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and/or the nln at the time program was completed or completion of education or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed qualifying for full lpn/lvn licensure.
you must be a u.s. citizen to qualify for this position.
you must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
you will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
how you will be evaluated:
topyou will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. in responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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bodz01
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this is very helpful... especially for those who are desperately going through the new grad process just like myself. thank you so much!