MrRN2006

I am a new grad and I was lucky to get into one of the major Boston hospitals. Fortunately, I had a connection who got me in for an interview. Human Resources is a tough gate-keeper and I would highly recommend that folks network within the hospitals. Do some research in the hospital that you are interested in and find the floor that you are interested in. Most floors are open to the public and you could pay a visit and try to introduce yourself to the nurse manager. Dress professionally and have a copy of your resume handy. I know some of my peers got a job this way and I have heard first hand from at least one nurse manager that they would love to hire a new grad, but don't get resumes from HR. Good luck!

Thanks for all the advice, very helpful! Day/Night rotations seem commonplace here, especially for new grads. I am just trying to find one that won't be too difficult or that I will have the opportunity to rapidly switch to a more steady schedule. Keeping my fingers crossed. I welcome any other postings. Thanks again!

Hi folks! I am a new grad intervieiwing for 2 positions. Both are day/night rotations and every other weekend. One rotates every other week. The other rotates 2 weeks day/2 weeks nights. It seems like the 2/2 would be better on the body than rotating every other week, but I would love to get advice from others. Also, one offers self scheduling the other does not. How important is this? I am partnered with no children, so my time is typically my own. Other key items you would look for in a new job offer? Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with the Kaplan courses? I am trying to decide upon the NXLEX RN Review course or the NCLEX RN *Complete* course. The difference (aside from price!) is in offering an additional database of 1000 questions online. I am wondering if it is worth it? Other's with experience please? Thanks! Keep the faith! We'll all get through NCLEX somehow!