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That is a great idea! I actually live in Long Island, I didn't know why Stony brook didn't come to mind - thanks!

That is true! Any nursing experience beats no nursing experience. Only thing I am nervous about going to a place that isn't a hospital because I won't be able to learn skills and things as I would if I were to work in a hospital - where I would get a more extensive and thorough orientation. Unfortunately, relocation isn't an option for me at this time, but I do live in an area with a lot of new graduates, so that could be part of the issue

That is true! Any nursing experience beats no nursing experience. Only thing I am nervous about going to a place that isn't a hospital because I won't be able to learn skills and things as I would if I were to work in a hospital - where I would get a more extensive and thorough orientation. Unfortunately, relocation isn't an option for me at this time, but I do live in an area with a lot of new graduates, so that could be part of the issue. That is true! Any nursing experience beats no nursing experience. Only thing I am nervous about going to a place that isn't a hospital because I won't be able to learn skills and things as I would if I were to work in a hospital - where I would get a more extensive and thorough orientation. Unfortunately, relocation isn't an option for me at this time, but I do live in an area with a lot of new graduates, so that could be part of the issue

Hi, I am a new graduate RN from NY and I just graduated from a BSN program in May and passed my NCLEX in July. I have been having a really hard time finding a job. I haven't even had one phone call or one interview. It's really discouraging seeing all of my friends start their careers and putting their fresh skills into use, and I feel like I'm losing mine ?. Is there any advice anyone has that would help? I've had my resume reviewed by professors, I've emailed old professors asking if they knew of any openings and I don't get any responses. Please help! Any advice would be great.

Thank you so much!! ❤️ I live in NY, so hopefully this won't be too much of a problem.

Hi! I'm 21 years old and I'm in my last year of nursing school - graduating in May 2020. I'm mixed race (Black and some white), and currently have in braids like the picture I attached (this is not me, this is a picture I got off Pinterest ). I wear these because my hair is super thick and curly, and braids like these help my hair to be more manageable, and help my hair grow. I have gotten braids consistently for about 1 year now. Nobody has said anything to me in Clinical as of yet. I wear the braids up and out of my face for clinical, and obviously keep my hair and the braids clean. Since I will be starting to go on interviews soon, I was wondering if braids like these are considered professional - especially for a new grad looking to be hired. Would wearing braids like these stop me from getting my first job? Thank you for reading!! All opinions welcome ?