Jane_Diagnosis

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1. what is the ratio of new grads vs job availability?

   Jane_Diagnosis posted a topic in New Nurse

   Anyone has a clue what is the ratio of new grads applicants vs jobs availabiity?For example in job fairs or open houses in hospitals. None of the people I know believe its hard to find a job as a nurse without exp. They think there is a huge nursing...

2. What states have the best job outlook for new grads

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to marie010's topic in New Nurse

   In all honesty, none whatsoever. You may find a state that is hiring new grads but it will be flooded with thousands of applicants all over the country. That is the reality of it. I know it cause ive been there. It will be good for u if u know someon...

3. How Do You Feel About Nursing Schools Still Milking the "Nursing Shortage" Lie?

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to Mezcalero's topic in New Nurse

   May God have mercy on us!

4. 2010-11 San Francisco VA new grad program

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to icuuci's topic in California

   I also received an email saying they had an overwhelming number of applicants for only 8 open positions. More than 1200 applicants applied to those positions including me. Unfortunately, I wasnt selected either. What can I do now? This seems like an ...

5. New RN in LTC...is that a good idea?

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to m5nurse's topic in Geriatric

   Wow, it sounded like what I have experience. However, they only gave me 3 days of orientation. On the 3rd day, the nurse who was suppose to orient me didn't show up so I ended up by myself at the other end of the hallway with 30+ patients and 3 CNA...

6. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

   When a private nursing school counselor tells you, "Nursing is always in demand. Don't worry about the loan, you will be able to pay it off once you start working as a nurse. We'll help you find a job."

7. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

   If you're unhappy at your work, then I would say pursue your BSN. Dont feel bad if you want to resign from your job. Hospital is a business and it means making profit. If you leave, someone is always there to take your place. Trust me, if somethi...

8. This degree will be worth it someday... right?

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to Work in Progress's topic in New Nurse

   Today, I overheard a group of student nurses at starbucks trying to make a joke out of nursing. They said, "IF YOU DON'T LIKE SOMEONE, TELL THEM TO GO TO NURSING SCHOOL." After I got my coffee, I thought in today's economy....it true. Hope it get ...

9. New Grad and No Job? Write to your Senator!

   Jane_Diagnosis replied to SparkleRN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for this post. Hope we spread the word out.

10. When to know to quit...

    Jane_Diagnosis replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    @ ilovenursing2009: I salute you for being a genuine nurse. I have a friend who decided to leave his job in a convalescent home for a year because of terrible working condition, understaffing, and stress. Even with this economic downturn, it didn't...

11. St Jude Hospital Fullerton, CA New Grad RN Program August 2010

    Jane_Diagnosis replied to kurisutien_BSN_rn's topic in California

    Is this the email we all got? So what is next for us??? We would like to thank-you for expressing an interest in St. Jude Medical Center. We have filled all of our New Graduate Registered Nurse positions for our upcoming August 2010 New Grad Program...

12. Old grad = no job = depression

    Jane_Diagnosis replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in New Nurse

    Hello all, I just wanted to share an email I received from one of the many hospitals i've applied. I received many of this kind of emails before so i'm used to it by now. However, I dont think the economy for us new/old grads are getting better any...

13. Old grad = no job = depression

    Jane_Diagnosis replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in New Nurse

    I really wish that someday...I will come back at this site and congratulating each of us for finally getting a job. It will happen. Lets keep our chin up. @ samianquazi: Thanks for the info. I will definitely give them a call.

14. Old grad = no job = depression

    Jane_Diagnosis replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for all the responses and listening to my vent. I just feel like such a failure not only in my part, but also to my family as well. Job is scare also in my area. Dont get me wrong, I'm not picky about jobs. I'm also willing to relocate. I ...

15. Old grad = no job = depression

    Jane_Diagnosis posted a topic in New Nurse

    Its been over a year now and no job opportunity yet. People that are close to me can't believe that I dont have a job yet because im an RN. I dont know what to tell them. I try to tell them its hard nowadays esp for new grads. They look at me kin...