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Both hospitals I interviewed at have me scheduled for shadowing. One wasn't necessary, but was highly suggested to make sure this is what I want to be doing. The other hospital said that's it's standard. Is this truely just an observation experien...

Anyone do this? Both interviews I had this week went well. One manager pretty much said that I had the job as long as I enjoy my shadowing experience. She said to call in the morning the next day and let her know if this is what I really want to d...

It took me a while to figure out what positions to apply to, but I eventually settled on med surg too. The problem is that I'm interested in a lot of areas, but don't know which one to commit too. I also realized as a new nurse that I have a lot to...

Thank you, Adidas and Wingles. Last night went pretty well, I think. I think I will most likely stick with night shift and I love the unit I was observing on--Med/Surg, Tele, AND Oncology! There is no chance of getting bored on a floor like that....

Calla, Thanks, I'm glad to hear that. I'm heading out to one of my shadowing experiences right now.

Hi, I'm a new grad nurse myself and don't have a ton of experience to draw from. I'm in the midst of the job searching myself. All applications are via online here. I realized calling recruiters in HR was pointless b/c they tend to screen their ca...

Hi, I'm new here. I haven't read through all the posts b/c there are so many, hence my apologies in advance if I repeat... I found clipboards, esp. those ones that hold supplies underneath, were too wieldy to lug around; so I picked up some great or...

Hi, I'm Chrissy, 25 yrs old, married w/a four month old son. I'm finishing up my last year of a bachelor's program. I am currently trying to get myself to finish my paper... so I thought I'd join this forum instead