wildnursebrendan replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts
I only applied for ICU and ED residencies so I didn't apply at a ton of places. Heard back from absolutely zero of them. I think I look decent on paper and had a resume reviewed by someone who used to do hiring for a hospital. I think it's very compe...
wildnursebrendan replied to DCA's topic in Emergency
I got a few offers right out of school but that was after about 50 applications all over the country. And no level 1 traumas. A couple Level 2 trauma ICUs interviewed me, and I ended up only getting offers for level 4 traumas. Someone probably wants ...
wildnursebrendan replied to Miss_RN92's topic in Emergency
New grad starting ED also. I was about to buy Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care they mentioned here, but can anyone tell me the difference between that and a CEN test prep book? I'm assuming Sheehy's is a necessity so I'll probably start there, but I...
wildnursebrendan replied to Ria22's topic in Job Hunt
Everyone is looking for different things, but I was advised to take off job descriptions. They know what those healthcare positions do. My resume is just a quick 3 sentence intro, certs all in one line, clinical rotations with hours, previous jobs ti...
wildnursebrendan replied to Teacher2Nurse21's topic in Job Hunt
Secretary and coordinator are the same thing, and a "PCA" basically means CNA, at most hospitals it's the exact same responsibilities like EKGs, blood sugars, vitals, all that. They have to have a CNA license or be done with a semester of clinicals u...
wildnursebrendan replied to Teacher2Nurse21's topic in Job Hunt
Congrats on the acceptance. School will be challenging and fun. As for finding a job while in school, the unit coordinator role might hold a little weight if you apply as an RN in that specific hospital, but anywhere else they would way rather see CN...
I have a question for anyone who has some experience as an ICU travel nurse: I am 4 months from graduation, and looking to get hired into ICU, and hopefully transition to travel nursing after 2 years. If I worked in a 'lower' acuity MICU and was unab...
wildnursebrendan replied to eaholmes's topic in General Students
I was a CNA for awhile before nursing school. I don't know of any certifications besides BLS that are available besides facility/health system specific things like aggressive patient management certification. Those are quick and easy for employers to...
wildnursebrendan replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts
Hey I know this post is 5 years old at this point, but I was wondering if BostonRN2013 found a new grad program or if anyone had any information about new grad programs in the Boston area. I graduate in 8 months and wanted to get the lay of the land....
wildnursebrendan replied to Seastar135's topic in Job Hunt
I still have 16 months until this decision but when that time comes I will be gambling and not settling for med-surg because I want ICU. I say go for it. But yea like the other person said, how much of a gambler are you? You can definitely transition...
wildnursebrendan replied to TravelGal33's topic in Job Hunt
I'm just starting nursing school but I've worked in a hospital for 6 years as a CNA and talked to a lot of nurses. What riverlands said is important. Most residency positions are available for nurses less than 12 months post-graduation. Once you pass...
