Kelliqua

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1. New Grad...OLD Grad :(

   Kelliqua replied to yikib38's topic in New Nurse

   i had something similar happen for a corrections position. i had already interviewed previously and did pretty well. the first time around my interview went smooth, i answered all the clinical questions with confidence and ease, and i even cracked a ...

2. Help please... Endorsing fr. California to texas

   Kelliqua replied to ehlay's topic in Texas

   i am confused about the fingerprint card and background check. i live in california and have used livescan before. but the packet says that if you live outside of texas you need to have the fingerprint card sent to you and then contact your local law...

3. Really need some advice....

   Kelliqua replied to Kelliqua's topic in Texas

   Hey, thanks for the reply Jaykster. I tried to befriend you but don't really know how all that works on Allnurses. How do I send you a message?

4. Really need some advice....

   Kelliqua posted a topic in Texas

   hi, i am an "old" new grad (may 2010) from california who is really considering re-locating to texas. i know the state is huge and that's partly why i am willing to pay to get endorsed there. i figure there has to be somewhere in texas that is willin...

5. Any recommendations?

   Kelliqua replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

   Well, if you want comfortable and don't care what the shoe looks like, I would go for a running shoe. They are by far the most cushioned, comfortable, and supportive shoes you can put on your feet. But, even so, not all running shoes are created equa...

6. Almost at the year mark, still no job :(

   Kelliqua posted a topic in New Nurse

   okay, so i graduated last may 2010 with my adn and still have not found a job. i have applied to every county in california, every new grad program, have called/walked into several snfs to see if they were hiring, and even volunteer 2 days a week (on...

7. Alameda County

   Kelliqua replied to Kelliqua's topic in California

   What?! REALLY BigMan? I don't understand. I'm sad now

8. Alameda County

   Kelliqua posted a topic in California

   hi everyone, i am a may 2010 new grad (with no experience) and i applied for a registered nurse 1 position for alameda county. the job search has been so difficult in the bay area, but i have kept at it, and have continued to apply to an endless amou...

9. I'm seriously starting to doubt that nursing is right for me!

   Kelliqua replied to llaura's topic in Pre-Nursing

   When I was in 7th grade my Mom took my brother, my sister, and me to a clinic to get a TB test. We were new to the school district and I guess it was a requirement before we enrolled. Well, for some reason I looked at the nurse stick the needle in my...

10. Questions for New Grads

    Kelliqua replied to lifelearningrn's topic in New Nurse

    1. May, 2010 2. ADN 3. Yes I have been looking for almost 4 months and still nothing. Right now, I am volunteering at Kaiser just to get my foot in the door. I am hoping that persistence and patience will eventually pay off. I have noticed that most ...

11. Starting nursing school.. how can I be a successful new grad?

    Kelliqua replied to jennafezz's topic in New Nurse

    Go far and beyond any of your classmates. Join the student body, volunteer, do an externship. I am not sure how it will be in a few years but, in this job market, but you need to stand out! Go to nursing school in the same city you want a job and dur...

12. 3.25 GPA required for new grad position???!!

    Kelliqua replied to wildsmile24's topic in New Nurse

    the gpa question got me as well! i had a phone interview and one of the first questions she asked me was "why isn't your gpa higher?" seriously?! i was so caught off guard, and i didn't know how to answer that question! here is the truth: i have a 3....

13. Graduated May2010 and have barely studied for NCLEX!

    Kelliqua replied to MaleRNin2010's topic in NCLEX

    Everyone is different. With mostly A's I would think you should be alright. I am one of the few crazy people who didn't really study. I had a trip to Europe planned and wanted to make sure I took the NCLEX before I left. I figured, I have been studyi...

14. Applying for jobs out of state

    Kelliqua posted a topic in New Nurse

    hi there! i am a new grad rn with a ca license and i am considering applying for jobs out of the state (california sucks for new grads!). of course, all of the job posting require that you to be licensed in their own state. i don't want to pay a bunc...

15. New Grads and Resumes

    Kelliqua replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in New Nurse

    Hi, I just wanted to know if there is a recruiter or nursing manager out there who wouldn't mind looking over my resume. I just feel so lost! Any advice would help!