bluemartian

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  1. University of Miami Hospital new graduate RN residency program

    bluemartian replied to RN1988's topic in Florida Nursing

    They pretty much know who they want. UM

  2. University of Miami Hospital new graduate RN residency program

    bluemartian replied to RN1988's topic in Florida Nursing

    UM Hospital is very difficult to get into . I apply there every chance I get. Im even a UM alumni! I get a rejection letter

  3. BRN Survey Response (New grads unhirable)

    bluemartian replied to Stale Grad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can certainly appreciate where you are coming from. I almost started my own stale grad thread, I am still chasing that ghost after graduating BSN in 2007, I finished a refresher in April 2012 and...

  4. Done With Nursing

    bluemartian replied to bk1413's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wanted to elaborate to GitanoRN 's post yes there are other areas of nursing to go to but 98% requires you have 1-5 years of recent bedside exprience otherwise your window of opportunity is very...

  5. Done With Nursing

    bluemartian replied to bk1413's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had kind of the same experience as you when I graduated, I was miserable after completing my clinical practicum back in 07, I really felt that I was being set up left and right. I also took the...

  6. Relocating to South Florida

    bluemartian replied to NYRN85's topic in Florida Nursing

    Its tough here, too a medsurg refresher and acls thought it would help ,guess what. It

  7. Is my RN career ruined?

    bluemartian replied to Nuggiebear's topic in Retired Nurses

    I feel like in in the same boat, I just completed a nurse refresher clinical practicum and got my ACLS , Ive applied to most of the hospitals in my area and still either rejection letter or no

  8. I just suck at sticking people.

    bluemartian replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you need glasses, or a different prescription, I had trouble doing sticks because I never had a vision problem until my late 30's and 40s, so I would get stressed out when I couldnt do the...

  9. Will nursing grow on me?

    bluemartian replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of felt the same as you in nursing school,I went to the "U". I was in my 3rd semester when i realized that it was not 100% for me. At that point quiting was not an option, 2nd career , loans...

  10. Fl. educated nurses

    bluemartian replied to SBurns's topic in Florida Nursing

    1. University of Miami 2007 2. BSN 3. Saunders NCLEX Review 4. 1

  11. University of Miami accelerated program spring 09

    bluemartian replied to ice2015's topic in Florida Nursing

    Savings, significant other support, credit card, signature

  12. Is there hope?

    bluemartian replied to WorkinMama's topic in Retired Nurses

    9 months?? Most are 30-60 days

  13. Current status: re-entry nursing in FL

    bluemartian replied to PhDRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you here anything in So Fla, please let us

  14. are you in the area of Sales/Pharmaceuticals? tell m about it.

    bluemartian replied to hansmanalo's topic in Men in Nursing

    I sell medical disposables.I graduated BSN-RN 2007, As one of the previous posters stated, yes it is dog eat dog, your nursing knowledge is expected to close sales as this is the bottom line. I have...

  15. Florida job market for new grads or returning nurses

    bluemartian replied to SmilesNoir's topic in Florida Nursing

    Has anyone had success getting hired after taking a refresher

  16. New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at University of Miami Health System?

    bluemartian replied to iridium54's topic in Florida Nursing

    Call

  17. Whats all this talk about not being able to find a job??

    bluemartian replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

    She should consider herself

  18. Quit nursing school, now what?

    bluemartian replied to Wolfless's topic in General Students

    If you want to stay in the healthcare field, consider becoming a dialysis tech or surgical tech or some similar. If you have BS you can get into the business side of healthcare , consider medical...

  19. How Can I Become a Hemodialysis Nurse?

    bluemartian replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ive applied to Davita 3 times in the last year and I never received a call back. I recall once upon a time you could apply at Davita and you would have a recruiter contact you within 24 hours, how...

  20. RN job outlook in South Florida

    bluemartian replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    Market here is terrible for new and novice nurses, there are people I have spoken to who have gone onto private duty due to a large older population. You may need to diversify your focus to group...

  21. Nurse: "I hate it here." & has given me doubts!

    bluemartian replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like they are holier than thou, I cant stand hearingwhen nurses are judgemental about who they are caring

  22. been out of school since 2008

    bluemartian replied to kassie1kalel's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am in the same position , I graduated 2007, license Aug 2007 , took a position with a medical supply company to get the bills paid and keep my family afloat since I graduated nursing school broke,...

  23. Professional Salesmen seeks medical device job, wants certificate,rn?

    bluemartian replied to helpall03's topic in General Nursing

    Professional Salesman, seek out HIDA certification course (s) AMSC American Medical Sales Certified, this is the most popular certification course for non clinical people to learn clinical...

  24. Employment gap

    bluemartian replied to Jacen Solo's topic in General Nursing

    All HR has has to do is plug in your SS# and wa la! Even that credit card you applied for 20 years ago will show

  25. Returning to nursing after long break

    bluemartian replied to Dewana Coffey's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have not been at the bedside in 3 years, I am now told that my recent experience is no longer recent. I am hoping that the refresher will qualify as recent clinical experience. Otherwise career is...