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    Wakemed and Cape Fear Valley

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied to the May 2009 Grad Fellowship at Wakemed, but with my luck I won't be considered since by that time I will officially have been out of school for a
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm hoping I get at least one offer. I personally think my interviews went very well. I also thought the questions I asked were thoughtful and showed I had researched things. I was told it could...
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    Floored...rejected New Grad application before graduation????

    WildcatFanRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Nursing Career

    I know my job history isn't the best in the world, but sheesh. The lady made it sound like I didn't have enough experience for a new grad position. At least with me they don't have to worry about my...
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    Interviews over, how to send thank you's?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I had a total of 7 interviews last week. How do I go about sending thank you letters? I've heard thank you notes are ok, then I've heard letter's are
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    Floored...rejected New Grad application before graduation????

    WildcatFanRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Nursing Career

    BabyLady, I think I've got you one better. I applied for a position last night, received a call from the nurse recruiter this morning. When I returned her call she asked when I was going to...
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    Interviews over, how to send thank you's?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks. I really do need to get them done and in the mail soon. I don't think I'm special, just found two hospitals welcoming of interviewing new grads
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    Almost one year out....vent warning

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now, I think I've heard just about everything. I applied to one place last night, received a call from the nurse recruiter this morning. She then told me that they would not go ahead with an...
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    Floored...rejected New Grad application before graduation????

    WildcatFanRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand your grief at this. I get these a lot, even with places that definately do not have a hiring freeze. One in particular is at a new hospital opening up soon. Granted they might not be...
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks. I had heard thank you cards, but a thank you letter does seem more
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    New grad opportunities throughout KY?

    WildcatFanRN replied to jones.ah's topic in General Nursing

    Some new grads can find jobs easier than others. I've had to apply outside of KY to find anything. Nothing yet, but at least I finally have gotten some interviews. All I can tell you is to apply...
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    May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    WildcatFanRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just had a slew of interviews, 2 in VA and 5 in NC. It will be a few weeks I think before I hear anything back. I am still hoping I at least get a phone interview for a NICU internship I applied...
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    May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    WildcatFanRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!!!
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well, my interview..actually interviews went ok IMO. So now the waiting begins. I do need to send either thank you cards, or thank you emails. Hmmm can you send thank you
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    OR Nursing... Good, Bad, Ugly?

    WildcatFanRN replied to Jean1313's topic in Operating Room

    I have an interview tomorrow for an OR position. You answered some questions I had as
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We ate tonight at Great 611 Steak Co. While driving around Tanglewood Mall we saw a place called Cheeburger Cheeburger. I've never heard of the place, but I wish we had found it before we ate at the...
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Texas Tavern??????? Hmmmmm........sounds good. Know any good buffet's. I think there is an Indian place I saw online that has a lunch
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    Versant Program

    WildcatFanRN replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty good if it actually is like what they say it is. I just applied to a hospital that has that program for its nurse residency. Having support is one the major issues facing us newer...
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    Multiple Job Interviews...Help!!!

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an interview in Virginia later this month, I think this will be rather straight forward as I have already had a phone interview with this particular manager. My question has to do with the...
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    Multiple Job Interviews...Help!!!

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never really thought of it that way. I never thought it was the simple, everyday things we all do that at the time we don't think makes a difference is what they are looking for in an interview....
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    Carilion

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Italian food that's reasonably priced, and good is hard to find LOL. Olive Garden, I love the soup and breadsticks. Used to like the food, but the last time I went I wasn't impressed. I read that...
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    Multiple Job Interviews...Help!!!

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just saw that the career advice forum is back. It seemed like it was gone after the site was re-done. I knew there was somewhere on this site that had interview tips LOL. I don't know why I'm...
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    Multiple Job Interviews...Help!!!

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never thought of these as "making a huge difference". I just thought it something your supposed to do, no big deal. I guess when you look at it from the pt's perspective it does make a difference....
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    Job Offer email...Thought I'd share

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i received this in my email today. i thought i'd share for those of us still looking for employment. carondelet health, a jcaho accredited and kansas city's first magnet designated hospital system...
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    Multiple Job Interviews...Help!!!

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok. The questions I get asked at interviews always seem to stump me. Over my career as an LPN I haven't had a whole lot of conflicts to handle or really nasty patients or family members. I usually...
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    My first interview after passing nclex

    WildcatFanRN replied to nap12's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I'm just south of Louisville. I've applied to every hospital in the area, and many, many outside of