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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 got this job too and you there is suppose to be 2 of you at least, but if someone calls out or something, then it is possible for you to be by yourself, you do an hour long training online, but if you want to apply, I'd do it soon training started a few days ago and I am still waiting for my paperwork to go through from at least 2 weeks ago. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the information.:wink2:

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I just got offered 3 jobs in different hospitals. I took one at a hospital that is widely known. The best advice I can offer is to give that million dollar smile. I smiled so much that my boss kept commenting that I was smiling alot. I got offered the job on the spot. :D I am very fortunate and I know it. You do need credentials for the position but bosses want to know if they will be able to get along with you. They wonder if you are friendly and easy going. They wonder if you will fit in with the team. The biggest thing that I stressed was that I get along with everyone and that I just want to work. I don't get caught up in politics and drama. Bosses have alot to worry about at the job and they wonder if bringing you on the team will be an asset or if it will be a problem. I am a Tech and I will get to do foleys, draw blood and other things. I am in school so this works out perfectly. A foot in the door if you want to call it that. Searching for a job can be draining but in between the search, you should do something nice for yourself to help you relax. When you go on interview after interview, just remember that this is a possibility at a new start. Try not to get drained by the process. You don't want to look worn out on the interview. You want to look and feel excited about the potential prospect of getting the job. Good luck to everyone!

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I got this job too and you there is suppose to be 2 of you at least, but if someone calls out or something, then it is possible for you to be by yourself, you do an hour long training online, but if you want to apply, I'd do it soon training started a few days ago and I am still waiting for my paperwork to go through from at least 2 weeks ago. Hope this helps.

Yes, there can be 2 nurses at a clinic, or you may end up by yourself. I'm a little nervous about that, but the online training explains everything really well, and I'm going to print it out and take it with me. They are supposed to start posting schedules 8/26.

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Specializes in Operating Room, Ortho, Neuro, Trauma.

1.what kind of floor are you working on? or~residency

2.where are you from? ga

3.how did you get that job? i applied for a residency position for new grads and was called for a phone interview then was invited to an open house forum/interview. i got called back for a third interview and was offerd the position 3 days later. i did not work in the facility prior but i did have experience in the or. i did fill out many other applications but was set on or. this was my third and final or interview or i was headed right back to school. i was being really picky but knew that or was all that i wanted.

good luck and send out tons of resumes and look for opportunities everyday!

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1) Neuro-ortho (lot of spinal or knee surgery), night shift (I was offered day or night shift; chose night)

2) Ga, but the job is in Louisiana

3) Was very difficult applying in the Atlanta metro area, esp since I didn't have my license yet. In desparation, called up a Louisiana hospital and was immediately offered an interview. Lesson learned: be willing to look far and wide. Also, I got "we're interested, get back to us once you have your license" from a job in prison nursing, and a job in a nursing home outside of the metro area where I live. Again, far and wide, both geography and type of nursing.

I skimmed/read quickly several interview books from library; the most important things I got were:

a) consider how you meet the needs of the employer and tailor your answers accordingly;

b) you're there not just to see if they like you, but if YOU like them--if the job is right for you. This helped put me at ease because I felt now more like my own agent, an equal with the interviewer, not just a supplicant;

c) ask questions! write out several and bring them in along with copies of your resume;

d) act interested in the job, employers don't want to hire someone not "into" them;

e) practice your interview at least 5 times. I completed my third, fourth, and fifth practice interviews at rest stops on my long drive to the interview.

f) look at your resume; figure out the skills you gained/achievements made with each job/extracurricular;

g) advertise those skills in your own sixty-second spiel that answers the core question (spoken or unspoken), Why should I hire you. (Answer, I have skills A and B, which I showed at this job by doing this. I am (insert adjective), as shown by my achievement at this place/situation. I am interested in the job because...)

h) your interview is not the first time you wear your interview outfit. Wear it beforehand, walk around in it, get comfortable and confident in it

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SO I don't have a job quite yet, but over the last few days I went from absolutely no job oppurtunites to about 3-4 job oppurtunities.

1- Rn at a hospital, 45 minutes away

2-Rn at a hospital/homecare facility for pediatrics, 1 hour and 25 minutes away

3- Substitute School Nurse- 3 blocks away, but not steady at all

4- Flu shot clinics- differ locations, but haven't even processed my paperwork yet from 3 weeks ago.

So hopefully one has to work out. I have connections for all but one though, and I was losing all hope in my connections, I guess oppurtunities come in clumps. I'll keep you posted, since I created this thread I wanted to be able to post my own job, hopefully I will soon.

GOODLUCK ALL....hang in there

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Okay it is official I have an interview Tomorrow for a med-surg/pediatric floor at a hospital about 40 minutes away, I am so nervous and excitied. I may be able to post on here soon. WOOT WOOT!

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Specializes in Urology/Telemetry, Ortho.

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

2.where are you from? ny

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 one of my grandmother's friends knew someone in the hospital. i started talking to the person in the hospital and the nurse recruiter this past winter. key for me was keeping in contact and being extremely persistent. sent numerous emails and little cards as well. very touch and go though. no preceptorship at the hospital since i went to school down south. interview tips would be to know what the hospital does, know your abc's and nursing process, know your strengths and weaknesses forwards and backwards, stay calm, and just go with your instinct to hard questions.

really, if you want that particular job and location wherever it may be, go for it and do all avenues of communication (postal mail, email, phone calls, showing up in person) and consider everything (hospitals, home health care, nursing homes, and yes even volunteering).

the more open you are, the more likely you'll find something and doors will open up for you.

i wish you luck!! you will find something.

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Specializes in School RN, Ambulatory, Public Health.

Thank you all for posting here. Your stories help me remain optimistic in this difficult employment market.

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Specializes in TCU.

Thank You for starting this thread!

I am a 3rd semester nursing student (graduate May 2010) and was fretting over getting a job in this terrible economy!

I got some very helpful hints (thanks to all for providing)

1. I will start applying in December.

2. I will apply far and wide (beginning with my hometown of Minneapolis/St.Paul) and plan on applying in areas comparable in cost of living (Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Illinois, etc)!

3. I will apply at the facilities I have completed clinical and my preceptor/internship at. I feel fortunate I live in an area with 2 level 1 trauma facilities Regions and HCMC (I did clinicals at Regions), and a HUGE VA hospital in Minneapolis. I also have a friend who is a retired nurse and she has connections with HR at Regions. A little further south in Rochester MN, we have Mayo clinic/St. Mary's hospital, and will apply there.

Thank You again for ALL of YOUR helpful hints!!!

Cheers and Good Luck to all in your career search!

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Specializes in LTC, PCU, Med/Surg, Hospice, OBGYN.

1.what kind of floor are you working on? progressive coronary unit

2.where are you from? originally from ia, got job in nc

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. well, i started about a year ago sending e-mails and filling out applications on-line but was told over and over again that they had already hired hundreds of new grads and did not have anymore openings.

however, i recently lost my home to a flood in ia. so i re-emailed everyone that i had applied before in nc and asked if i could at least can an intro interview for any future possible openings. only 3 applied positively.

when i arrived in nc, 2 out of the 3 backed out. i had only 1 interview with a nurse recruiter. i talked about myself, told her my story, showed her the newspaper with my family's story about the flood, and showed her my portfolio. she then took me to meet the nursing director of the pcu floor (i told her i loved telemetry) and she introduced me to their staff. i made sure to make casual conversation with everyone including the new grads that were still in their preceptorship.

the next day i got a call stating that they were impressed with me so much and i was such a strong candidate that they wanted me to have a clinical interview. during that interview i got asked a lot of patient scenario questions. showed my portfolio again and made sure to let them know that i was serious about this position.

they were impressed again and the next day got the job offer for full-time pcu position.

i feel blessed and thank god for the opportunity. all i can say is brush up on clinical questions (exp. what would you do if you had a heparin drip order and you felt it was wrong? how would you document a dressing change?) and make sure to have a portfolio because they all really appreciated seeing my accomplishments (and make sure you say it's not about how wonderful you are but that it shows how determined you can be).

good luck and hope this helps!

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Thank You for starting this thread!

I am a 3rd semester nursing student (graduate May 2010) and was fretting over getting a job in this terrible economy!

I got some very helpful hints (thanks to all for providing)

1. I will start applying in December.

2. I will apply far and wide (beginning with my hometown of Minneapolis/St.Paul) and plan on applying in areas comparable in cost of living (Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Illinois, etc)!

3. I will apply at the facilities I have completed clinical and my preceptor/internship at. I feel fortunate I live in an area with 2 level 1 trauma facilities Regions and HCMC (I did clinicals at Regions), and a HUGE VA hospital in Minneapolis. I also have a friend who is a retired nurse and she has connections with HR at Regions. A little further south in Rochester MN, we have Mayo clinic/St. Mary's hospital, and will apply there.

Thank You again for ALL of YOUR helpful hints!!!

Cheers and Good Luck to all in your career search!

I wish you luck on your Job Search. I don't mean to be discouraging, but none of the hospitals you mentioned are currently hiring. There may be a few positions at each place, but they typically require years of experience. Hopefully, the job market will open up soon. I graduated in December 2008 and was LUCKY to find a job (at one of the hospitals you mentioned....currently has a hiring freeze). But there are many of my classmates who still have not found a job.

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