nerkeynurse

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1. Started New Job, Just Got Called for Residency Interview

   nerkeynurse replied to nerkeynurse's topic in New Nurse

   thanks for your advice!! I'm staying :)

2. Started New Job, Just Got Called for Residency Interview

   nerkeynurse posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi there! So, I just started a new job as a med/surg RN at a rural hospital in my area at the beginning of August. I was really hoping for a residency job at a large hospital that was close to my house, but I had applied in April and hadn't heard any...

3. My RN Job Search.....

   nerkeynurse replied to jessRN6896's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry the delay in response, it's been a crazy week! :) under my "Summary of qualifications" part on my resume, I included: -Successfully completed several clinical experiences at various hospitals in the area, including rotation on psychiatric, labo...

4. My RN Job Search.....

   nerkeynurse replied to jessRN6896's topic in New Nurse

   I have the same background as you! :lol2:ADN, graduated in MAy and absolutely ZERO healthcare experience, other than NS. I applied for ev-er-y-thing that was listed on all of the hospital/ healthcare system websites in my area. I also internet search...

5. Nursing School Horror Stories...from those of us that survived!

   nerkeynurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I had a prof one semester that was terrrrrrible. I mean really. She couldn't even pronounce words from her own powerpoint. Anyway, our first test was coming up and we had covered Diabetes Insipidus, SIADH, Addison's, and Cushings. So we all studied t...

6. Srcrub Vest- Nerdy or Not?

   nerkeynurse posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi There! I am a new nurse and I start my new job on the med/surg floor of a rural hospital on Moday! I'm so excited. We are allowed to wear what ever scrubs we want. I bought a scrub vest that has flowers on it and I think it's really cute, but I'm...

7. New Grad... Job hunting advice anyone?

   nerkeynurse replied to Camemile's topic in New Nurse

   Hi there! congrats on getting through nursing school! :) I graduated back in May from an ADN program, so I feel your pain;) Anywho, I applied for literally ev-er-y-thing I could. Honestly, I didn't get any bites until after I took boards. And now, th...

8. Can unexperienced nurses be hired PRN, or is it unlikely?

   nerkeynurse replied to regrebs's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new RN with zero experience and I just got a PRN job. I made it clear, however, that my real intention is to get into a full time position as soon as possible. The lady who interviewed me told me that they are expecting to have 4 full time post...

9. Hallelujah! Finally!

   nerkeynurse replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

   Hi laceface24! First off, congratulations on getting in to your program! What a great vacation surprise! :) No matter which you choose, I think you will have great opportunities! A major hospital in my area offers an ICU residency program for new nur...