robyn226

robyn226 specializes in New Grad in Cardiac.

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1. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

   Sorry I haven't been on here to give my thanks to you all....so THANK YOU!! I started orientation last week and have been busy! This week will be my last of classroom stuff, so I'll start on the unit the 22nd. Aymese, thanks so much! We actually hav...

2. What pay are nurses making these days?

   robyn226 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   New grad in Florida, 1st job, day shift: Base - $18.59 Evening diff (3-7p) - $3.50 Night diff (7p-7a) - $5.00 So from 7a-3p I'll make 18.59 and from 3p-7p I'll make 22.09. Not sure about weekends yet, I start next week.

3. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

   Thank you Minnie2006! The manager told me it was very fast paced and I feel as though I should be studying!! I will have 1 week of hospital orientation, 1 week of nursing orientation, and then 6-8 weeks on the unit. You advice has been very helpful!

4. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hello all! I am anew grad and start orientation next week for a busy cardiac unit. I was wondering if any new and/or experienced RNs have any advice for this type of area. I will be working 12 hr days on a 38 bed unit. I am super excited to get start...

5. student in AL-license in GA

   robyn226 replied to Taryn6188's topic in NCLEX

   When you get ready for NCLEX you can choose which state you would like to be licensed in. I think there is a little more paperwork that has to be done for an out-of-state license..not sure. I graduated in AL and opted to sit for AL and then did a lic...

6. Is FL new grad friendly?

   robyn226 replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida

   i'm not sure about all areas but I got hired on in the pensacola area. i graduated in may passed boards in august through alabama, and received my license by endorsement with FL in september. 2 weeks later I had a job! i worked with a wonderful nurse...

7. Questions for New Grads

   robyn226 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in New Nurse

   1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? adn and have been working on my bsn since august 3. are you still looking for work? no. 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job? from the time i got my license, a total of 1.5 ...

8. How'd you get your job?

   robyn226 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in New Nurse

   Applied, applied, applied!! I put in close to 100 applications and talked to numerous HR departments before landing my first interview and job offer. I also have licenses in 2 states since I live so close to the state line, I have taken classes at ho...

9. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much ya'll!

10. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    robyn226 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse

    South Alabama area....Graduated May 2010, passed boards in August, licensure by endorsement for Florida in September, went on 1 interview, and will start my first job (in Florida) on October 25th.

11. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you!! I hope I love it too!! It sounds like it will be a great place to start learning!

12. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

    robyn226 posted a topic in New Nurse

    So I had my interview Wednesday and was offered the job on Friday!! SUPER EXCITED!! I will be working at the hospital I was hoping to and will be on the cardiac/telemetry unit. Out of a FT days and FT nights position, I was offered the days so it...

13. Finally an interview!! EXCITED!

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks gigi01!! I'll know tomorrow for better or worse. If not, then I am looking into applying for a nurse residency program through the same hospital. I hear it is a great place to work regardless of where you are so I am hoping for the best!! Good...

14. Finally an interview!! EXCITED!

    robyn226 posted a topic in New Nurse

    So after countless applications I have finally gotten an interview!! It feels as though I have waited forever since I graduated in May. But, in all reality I just passed boards in August for Alabama and have been approved for my Florida license for...

15. BSN now or later?

    robyn226 replied to haleyb0324's topic in New Nurse

    I graduated in May and started my BSN classes in August. I plan to take a year off b/t my BSN and Masters. I have not had any luck finding a job so far so at least with classes I feel as though I am not losing my nursing knowledge gained in RN school...