bluescrubs ADN, ASN, RN

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    New grad O.R interview

    bluescrubs posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have an interview coming up for a new grad residency in the O.R. I'm so excited and nervous because the O.R is my dream. Besides the usual 'what are your strengths/weaknesses, why do you want to...
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    New grad O.R interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in Operating Room

    I got the email. I didn't get it unfortunately but I'm thankful that at least I have a back up. My mom is now saying to not go if they do not have mask for the workers. It's a tough decision, people...
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    New grad O.R interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, I had the interview awhile back and it was good. The recruiter said she contacted them and hasn't heard anything back yet. So it looks like I will be doing the correctional job and I plan to...
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    New Grads with no patient care experience in the O.R

    bluescrubs replied to Joanni61's topic in Operating Room

    I hated med surg clinicals. Even the nurses that worked there hated it. The hospitals that I went to the med surg nurses always seemed to get the short end of the stick. I knew from the beginning of...
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    Why hasn’t pay increased? Hazard pay, etc.?

    bluescrubs replied to gcupid's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I read that target increased their workers pay an extra $2. I think it's wonderful they afford to do this. I'm sure people buying all the bleach, toilet paper, can goods, etc helped them with being...
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    Abandonment

    bluescrubs replied to Nurseynurse1418's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it all works out. Some employees and upper management have no compassion towards these things. I remember at an old job (non nursing related), we were getting slammed with customers. It was...
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    COVID-19, Nursing shortage, and Nursing Students

    bluescrubs replied to Reggie445's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you really want to work as an RN apply to corrections, LTC or something out of the hospital. Residency requires you graduated no longer than a year ago. So if its been longer than a year you will...
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was just talking to my mother about it and she said that I should take it.Other family members are actually discouraging me from moving away so far but where I am at the competition is crazy,...
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I hope in these times everyone is staying safe. I have a difficult decision that I was hoping I could get some advice on. I'm a new graduate and have been offered a position in...
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    God I hope not ?. I’m so ready for this virus to be a thing of the
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where I'm at in the hiring process now since I haven't been able to speak to the recruiter yet. I do not know if this hospital is still doing non essential surgeries. When I interviewed...
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes a hiring freeze would make sense as I know the E.R and ICU are getting slammed right now and the O.R is not. I contacted the recuiter for an update on my application status and I will keep praying...
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    Do I hold out for the job I want?

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    LOL my age is showing. I had to look up a bird in the hand meaning ?. But you're right, I know a lot of people say just take whatever comes first to get your foot in the door and transition later. A...
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    New grad O.R interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you. I figured that they wouldn't go too in detail with the scenario based questions for someone that has no previous experiences. I know that the training in it self is a whole different ball...
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    New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

    bluescrubs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I just got a job offer for a mental health unit for corrections. Sometimes you have to think outside the box and apply everywhere. I'm willing to relocate and that played a big part. I applied to so...
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    Frustrating Nurse Family Members

    bluescrubs replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Part of me would want to go deeper into the conversation and ask what state they work in and what specialty. Once I got their name I would look to see if it comes up with a license on a board of...
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    HCA Interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I got the correctional job. This job is actually the highest paying out of all the residencies that I have been applying to, there is no contract and there is no on call. We just have the 3 12's and...
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    HCA Interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to a bunch of hospitals in south Florida but north Florida is the only places that are calling me back so far. The money that they are offering isn’t bad either. I really want a surgical...
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    HCA Interview

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I have a correctional interview as well. The pay for corrections is great the only problem is that it is far away from me so on days that I work I will either have to pay for cheap hotel or relocate...
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    MA being called "nurse"

    bluescrubs replied to Dln14's topic in General Nursing

    It could be an inside joke between them. I had a professor that was a Dr call me Dr <insert my last name here>. Idk why, maybe it was just a joke and he thought I would do good in medical school...
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    New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

    bluescrubs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Unfortunately it's a waiting game. I also graduated in December and just passed my NCLEX. I am waiting for the official license. I don't know if I should wait till I have the official license to start...
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    average pay for correctional RN in FL

    bluescrubs replied to justanothersunshinenurse's topic in Correctional

    I don't work in the field yet but I have also been applying to corrections in South Florida. I figured it'll be easier to get my foot in the door since not everyone is comfortable working in that kind...
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    Stood up for a phone screen

    bluescrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and had an appointment for a phone interview awhile back for a corrections RN position. I made sure I was in a quiet place and available for the call... The call never came. I feel...
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    Stood up for a phone screen

    bluescrubs replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I know this is a bad first impression. Maybe it’s a sign it’s not meant to be. I’m one of those people that believe these things happen for a reason. It could be my blessing in disguise....
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    New RNs making more than experienced RNs

    bluescrubs replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and one of the call backs it got was for $27. I know someone that has her BSN and she was offered low 30's in a transplant unit as a new grad. Other people I've talked to that are new...