AviatrixRN

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1. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

   AviatrixRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California

   CK, Congrats on surviving the interview! I bet you did better than you think you did.:wink2: And even if you don't get hired, like you said it's experience under your belt. Good luck and I hope you hear from them soon! A.

2. Quiet Places To Study Late ?

   AviatrixRN replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

   Barnes & Noble too! They are open till 11pm I think.

3. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

   AviatrixRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California

   Hello and welcome to Cali! After 1 1/2 yrs of med/surg experience I returned to my airline job. I am going to be layed off again so have started to put the feelers out for another full time RN position. Did you happen to attend the nursing career f...

4. So. Cal LVN to RN Bridge program -- HELP?

   AviatrixRN replied to donnatroy27's topic in California

   Hi and congrats on passing your NCLEX-PN! I went through the RN program at Saddleback College (Mission Viejo). I graduated in 2005 and at the time I know they had an LVN to RN program. I highly recommend the school..but don't know what the waitli...

5. On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

   AviatrixRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

   I am a pilot for a major airline who went to nursing school while furloughed after 9/11. We are taught, and I believe rightfully so, to use all available resources in the event of an emergency. So if there is a medical emergency, we will ask if there...

6. what did you do in your former life?

   AviatrixRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

   I was an airline pilot. Was furloughed (layed-off) in 2003 and went to nursing school. When life gives you lemons..make lemonade! It's fun to see what everyone has done prior to nursing!

7. Is it hard to find a job in OC?

   AviatrixRN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in California

   Hello there! I know for a fact that Saddleback Memorial is hiring new grads right now and the other hospitals in the area are as well. I wouldn't be concerned about finding a job once you graduate. Good luck! :roll

8. Career Change

   AviatrixRN replied to jumppilot's topic in Career Support

   Hi Jumppilot, I did this exact career change..I was furloughed from a major airline over 3 years ago, went to nursing school and graduated in December. I do miss the flying ( and nonrev bennies !) but I do enjoy my new profession. I plan on eventual...

9. Spring '05 grads-1 year in-how many new nurses you started w/ are still there?

   AviatrixRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in New Nurse

   Hello, Just curious, how much experience is usually required to get a job at an outpatient surgery center? I just graduated in December and work on a med/surg unit. I'm getting some great experience there, but working at a surgery center is something...

10. Book suggestions to learn more in MedSurg

    AviatrixRN replied to NYNewGrad's topic in Med-Surg

    Hello! I actually have that "Med-Surg Made Incredibly Easy" book and kind of like it. It does break things down pretty simply..but that kind of works for me. I got it at Barnes & Noble..you could probably check it out there if you have a store n...

11. Getting Fired because of School!!!!Can I apply for unemployment?

    AviatrixRN replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    It took about three months going back and forth doing these stupid phone interviews with the unemployment people and than getting an appointment scheduled with the judge. I basically had to prove that I was already going to school prior to my layoff....

12. Getting Fired because of School!!!!Can I apply for unemployment?

    AviatrixRN replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi Griddleboy, What state are you in? I live in California and was laid-off from my airline job in 2003..On the unemployment form I had to fill out, there was a question asking if I was in school. I marked yes, and was promptly denied unemployment b...

13. My take on NCLEX=RN

    AviatrixRN replied to Miss Mab's topic in NCLEX

    Suzanne, Thanks for the reply..Guess I'll stick with my book then.. Take care, A.

14. My take on NCLEX=RN

    AviatrixRN replied to Miss Mab's topic in NCLEX

    Hi there, Just curious, which edition did you use?..I currently have the 2nd edition Saunders (green one). I was at Barnes & Noble and saw there is a new one out..Of course it was in shrink wrap so I couldnt see inside, but the cover says it has...

15. Am I Cut Out For This?

    AviatrixRN replied to Nutrix_de_Volcano's topic in New Nurse

    Daytonite, What a terrific post! I will be graduating in December from an ADN program and have been offered a position on a Med/Onc unit. I am very excited to start my career but know that there will be days when I will be pulling my hair out and won...