lesliebeth1

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1. New Job 35 miles away

   lesliebeth1 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

   I also have a log drive (50 minutes) BUT as a new grad there werent a lot of options at the time. Thankfully its just 3-4 days a week and because I love the job so far, its worth it...even with the gas!

2. I'm becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse :/ How will I get a job?

   lesliebeth1 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in December and took and passed boards in Feb. Within two weeks I had several job offers as a new grad and got to choose the one I wanted. They all required a little drive (45 min.) but it was worth it to get a job I like. A lot depends o...

3. Reasons why you love OB nursing?

   lesliebeth1 replied to RN2B73's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Good luck! I am a new graduate and just got a job in a L&D area. I am so excited! I was nervous but these posts are really helping!

4. Advice for New Grad L&D RN???

   lesliebeth1 replied to mlmRN30's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am in the same position now. I was wondering how, after a few years now, you are doing? are you still in L&D?

5. New RN very nervous about starting out in L&D

   lesliebeth1 replied to lesliebeth1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everyone! You have sent me some great advice. I start in a few weeks!

6. No interviews, so I want to call hirers to badger for interviews?

   lesliebeth1 replied to Will Never's topic in General Nursing

   PLEASE, dont call and badger! I finally found a job as a brand new grad with zero medical experience by being very nice and professional! In fact, I was told personality can mean as much as experience because you can be trained for the job but how yo...

7. How do I get a job? 'RN who lacks experience'

   lesliebeth1 replied to jitterbugg's topic in New Nurse

   I recently graduated and had the same trouble at first. I found that smaller hospitals were more open to be as a new graduate with no experience. In fact, I was offered two jobs and both said personality meant more to them than experience, that they ...

8. New RN very nervous about starting out in L&D

   lesliebeth1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a newly graduated nurse. I was really interested in labor and delivery, NICU, or other specialty areas like those. I got a job on a labor and delivery unit. I was so excited, but now I am starting to get nervous! Are there any labor and delivery...

9. How many new grad associate degree nurses have landed jobs recently?

   lesliebeth1 replied to Will Never's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new graduate nurse (graduated Dec 2010). I applied for a few jobs right after graduation and didnt get any calls. Once I took my boards in Feb. and passed I started getting calls. Within two weeks of passing I was offered two jobs and could ha...

10. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    lesliebeth1 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    I have one more question. My husband and I were going to sell our house. Can you go from one assignment straight to another one or do you have to go "home" first before moving on? I do have family I can have mail sent to but I would like to be able t...

11. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    lesliebeth1 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    This thread is very helpful. I will graduate from RN school in December this year (2010). I plan to work one year (or more if I think I need it) to get some experience and then do travel nursing for a few years. My children will all be graduated by t...