CocoChanel

CocoChanel

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  1. On-call requirements

    CocoChanel replied to kaprielipp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On the unit I work on, we are required to take 40 hours of call per schedule (4 weeks) in 4 hour increments. We get $3/hr for being on call and time and a half if called in. Over the 4.5 years I've...

  2. New Grad RN needing job

    CocoChanel replied to gmccabe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there. I live on the coast and I know what you're going through. I was in the same boat when I graduated over 2 years ago. It took me over a year before I was finally able to find a job. Now that...

  3. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. Any new grad RNs having a hard time finding a job? I graduated in Dec. and CAN'T find a job to save my life. I've applied for numerous jobs at all the hospitals and various clinics on...

  4. Career Advice?

    CocoChanel posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello everyone. I have a question for all the office/outpatient nurses out there. I'm currently a 2nd semester Junior in the nursing program and I'm beginning to realize with every Med-Surg clinical...

  5. How do I go from med/surg ICU to NICU???

    CocoChanel replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I too want to transition from med/surg to NICU. Would you recommend taking an NRP class to look a little more

  6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    CocoChanel replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been searching for a job for 9 months now and STILL nothing! I don't have any kids but I do have bills (especially from school). I have tried everywhere...hospitals both in and out of state,...

  7. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I talked to a hospitalist who works at Memorial recently and he told me that pt. count is down right now so the jobs are very few. I had no idea HR was that bad there. I've...

  8. William Carey

    CocoChanel replied to Cmunst45636's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that graduated from WC about 4 years ago, but she took her prereqs at JD though. She said she enjoyed it and they really made an effort to work with her when she had her daughter...

  9. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is not the amount of job openings available, because there are plenty of openings here on the coast but its a matter of are they willing to hire and train new grads. From my experience...

  10. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully the job market will have picked up for new graduates by then. I started looking in Mobile for a job, but when I went over there they told me that they were slowly beginning to come off of...

  11. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    CocoChanel replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm a (not so new) grad rn. i graduated back in december and have been looking for work ever since. i have applied everywhere...hospitals, clinics, dr.'s office, you name it.....and have still found...

  12. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info dRN1 and there's no need to be rude ct1989, she was just asking. I also sent you a PM

  13. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    I live on the MS Gulf

  14. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Can definitely relate. I just found out from a former classmate that one of our old instructors told her that none of the local hospitals will be hiring new grads for the next 6 months! Wow, I don't...

  15. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to see that I am not alone! I just got my REJECTION letter from the RN internship last week, so I'm back on the grind again. I swear with all these applications I've put in someone should...

  16. Biloxi Regional...

    CocoChanel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if this is a good hospital to work at, especially for a new grad? I've heard mixed reviews about working for them (the majority of them have not been good) and was just curious....

  17. Any new grads having a hard time finding a job??

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    No, I haven't been able to get on at Memorial. I've applied for several jobs there and did follow ups only to be told the positions had already been filled. I even signed up for the upcoming RN...

  18. USA Hospitals

    CocoChanel posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hey all, I'm a new grad RN looking for a job and am curious about USA's hospitals-particularly the Women and Children's Hospital. Does anyone on here work there? Is it a good place to work, do they...

  19. USA Hospitals

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I graduated in Dec. '08, so it wasn't that long ago. I live on the MS Gulf Coast and the job market here for new grads is pretty slim. Alot of the hospitals in this area just...

  20. New Grad--online job search

    CocoChanel posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all, I'm a new grad RN, currently in search of a job. Like many new grads on this site, I have had NO luck in finding one. I've applied at all the hospitals in my area and have talked to...

  21. Biloxi Regional...

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I'm actually having a tough time finding a job right now. I've talked to recruiters at SR and OS and they both said they're looking for experienced nurses right now. I put in at...

  22. Biloxi Regional...

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I was just asking because a former classmate of mine was offered a job there and I think he will be taking it. Ever since I was little I've always heard bad things about Biloxi...

  23. Just found out.....

    CocoChanel posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!! OMG...I can't believe this! I just checked the state board website and when I did the search my license number popped up! I'm so happy right now. God is definitely amazing! Good luck to...

  24. Just found out.....

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much everyone . Thought I'd throw a few things out there....I used Saunder's 3rd edition and Frye's 3300 Nursing Bullets. I also studied some information one of my instructors gave us on...

  25. Just found out.....

    CocoChanel replied to CocoChanel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone. I took NCLEX yesterday. I was shocked that the results were posted so quickly especially since MS doesn't participate in the quick