newgradrn2014

newgradrn2014 specializes in PCCU.

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1. Graduating in 5 Weeks

   newgradrn2014 replied to NicuRN628's topic in Job Hunt

   Also, nurse residencies are offered at different times and have deadlines so if you wait you may miss out. Here's list by state: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/nursing/nurseresidency.php

2. Graduating in 5 Weeks

   newgradrn2014 replied to NicuRN628's topic in Job Hunt

   Hey! When I was in the same position as you, I applied to nurse residency programs. They will be offering to interview before your NCLEX. As for other hospitals who did not offer a residency program, I still applied to positions that were applicable ...

3. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   newgradrn2014 replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

   Pennsylvania Graduated: 5/18/14 with BSN Passed NCLEX 6/25/14 Applied to many jobs earlier in the semester, and then closer to graduation. Got 3 job offers in different areas of PA. Took nurse residency position. Certification: BLS

4. Buying books off eBay?

   newgradrn2014 replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

   throughout my nursing school journey, I used gettextbooks.com. It is much more accurate to put in the ISBN with different editions of books. The website will you find the cheapest book on half.com, ebay.com etc... as a purchase or a rental.

5. New Grad got Progressive Coronary Care Unit Job...Book Recommendations?

   newgradrn2014 replied to newgradrn2014's topic in Cardiac

   Hey Kim! Thank you :-). I really appreciate your detailed and informative response. I had already ordered a few books by the time I read it though. The book you mentioned sounds wonderful! I had bought two books from amazon based on overall ratings, ...

6. Allentown/Bethlehem

   newgradrn2014 replied to shayk16's topic in Pennsylvania

   The new graduate position was up earlier in the summer. It comes up, and then disappears. It may or may not come up again.

7. Allentown/Bethlehem

   newgradrn2014 replied to shayk16's topic in Pennsylvania

   Good luck! I sent you a private message.

8. Allentown/Bethlehem

   newgradrn2014 replied to shayk16's topic in Pennsylvania

   PCCU. I found out that day but it was by coincidence. Usually they say a few days.

9. Allentown/Bethlehem

   newgradrn2014 replied to shayk16's topic in Pennsylvania

   Good luck!!! I got the position. Hopefully I'll see ya! :-)

10. Allentown/Bethlehem

    newgradrn2014 replied to shayk16's topic in Pennsylvania

    Shayk16- Did you end up getting a job in the Allentown area??

11. New Grad got Progressive Coronary Care Unit Job...Book Recommendations?

    newgradrn2014 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello! I just got my dream job at a PCCU (cardiac step-down unit). I will be going through a lengthy 5 month orientation which consists of an ACLS class, "ECCO", and preceptorship. Could anyone recommend a good cardiac book I could start reading? I w...