CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

bodz01 · Oct 6, 2009

this is very helpful... especially for those who are desperately going through the new grad process just like myself. thank you so much!

SouthernComfort31 · Oct 8, 2009

Med-Surg

From MA, work in MO

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.

caringtouch · Oct 12, 2009

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) :yeah:

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!

fiveofpeep · Oct 12, 2009

1.what kind of floor are you working on? icu

2.where are you from? southern california

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

good luck to all and god bless

proudtobeRN777 · Oct 19, 2009

i haven't received my license yet,but my name is on CA BON website. when shoul i start applying for jobs

k.morris · Oct 19, 2009

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!!

GOODLUCK!

proudtobeRN777 · Oct 21, 2009

i applied for 3 jobs and got 'not selected' from all 3 of them:cry:

calledtodo · Oct 21, 2009

Search this site. http://www.usajobs.gov/

calledtodo · Oct 21, 2009

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.

calledtodo · Oct 21, 2009

not sure if this will help...

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

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calledtodo · Oct 21, 2009

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:

top you 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.

calledtodo · Oct 21, 2009

Hang in there all!