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    Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    WildcatFanRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope things work out. Layoffs in nursing sounds scarey. I'm a new nurse RN-wise, how can they layoff
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    Not NLNAC Accredited school cause problems later??

    WildcatFanRN replied to kneecole06's topic in General Students

    I just had a problem that came up because my school is not NLN accredited. I applied for a job, was told they would be calling back to set up a time for me to come for an interview. They then called...
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    Possible Phone Interview

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hope not. I think I will call them again. It couldn't hurt could
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    Now I've heard it all

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

    I just don't get it really. If there is such a need for nurses shouldn't the only thing that matters is that the state itself approves the school. I don't know all it takes to be an approved...
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    Now I've heard it all

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

    My school has a National accreditation through The Council on Occupational Education. Since the RN program is only 2-3 years old they haven't yet gotten the NLN accreditation, though while I was...
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    Now I've heard it all

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

    She flat out said they couldn't interview me because my school was not on the list of accredited RN schools. I asked "so, it doesn't matter that I have passed NCLEX and now have an RN license?", she...
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    Now I've heard it all

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

    I know of one hospital that I've applied to that want BSN grads over ADN grads in their critical care areas..ED, NICU, PICU, ICU, etc. I went the ADN route because I couldn't afford to get my BSN...
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    I feel so duped!

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

    Hang in there. I can imagine how frustrated and angry you must be feeling right now. This hasn't happened to me yet, but realist that I am it probably will. I read about how your NICU interview...
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    May 2008 grads....how are things going?

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

    Things aren't going well. I was let go from my job 4 weeks into orientation. I've been looking for another job ever since. Today I was told I wasn't going to be offered an interview for a job...
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    Had my interview today.

    WildcatFanRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good
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    East TN Children's Hospital or UTMC

    WildcatFanRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I applied myself and haven't heard anything. Though in my case I think I missed the deadline for new grad positions. They are taking applications (I think) for May 2009 grads now, to start in June....
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    Possible Phone Interview

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I haven't heard anything back yet as IF the manager is willing to do a phone interview. I did call back Friday to remind of my desire to go through with an interview. I hope I didn't blow it asking...
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    Possible Phone Interview

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is so cool. I hope you get it. I just hope the manager isn't against doing a phone interview since I'm out of state. I really hate the questions pertaining to "how have you handled a difficult...
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    How's the job market in YOUR area?

    WildcatFanRN replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    There is definately no shortage in KY unless you mean experienced nurses. Plenty of jobs if you have experience, nothing if your a new grad. At least thats been my
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    Yuma Regional Medical Center?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm thinking of applying for a job in Yuma. Can anyone tell me what the area is really like? I lived in Phoenix for several years and enjoyed it as well as Tucson. If I get offered a job there it...
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    Knoxville area

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. I'd like as much info as you can
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    Knoxville area

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I recently applied for a GN positions at East TN Children's and I really hope I get a call back. Can anyone tell me what the Knoxville area is really like and the hospital? I graduated in with my...
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    Knoxville area

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    So far all the New Grad positions are saying they are actually starting in June. I can't wait that long. What other hospitals in TN can a New Grad get into NICU or
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    Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

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

    Now I am really getting frustrated. All the places I've applied to as far a Graduate Nurses go are saying that these positions are for May 2009 grads and won't even be starting until June. I can't...
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    When to Start applying??

    WildcatFanRN replied to brhamlin's topic in General Nursing

    Definately start applying now. If you wait until you graduate you might end up like some of us, still looking 8 months
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    Happy New Year!!!

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know this is a teensy bit late, but HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! I'm still hoping to become a NICU Nurse, but the way things are going it looks like it isn't going to happen. I have applied everywhere I can...
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    The ANA really doesn't like non-BSN Nurses

    WildcatFanRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree that the BSN degree should be made more affordable. A lot of us go the ADN route because it's more cost effective to do so. I always planned to get my BSN at the very least, but needed to go a...
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    Pt. nonresponsive on transfer to SNF

    WildcatFanRN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    And I hate to say, I've seen combative dementia patients zonked just to make life easier for staff. Of course I've also been the admitting nurse doing the med reconcillitation and the Dr d/c-ing most...
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    Advice for new grads searching for work

    WildcatFanRN replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also look at www.aftercollege.com They actually list new grad rn jobs specifically. And this is definately the time to apply. I'm in the same boat. I'm very much hoping all the places I applied to...
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    Pt. nonresponsive on transfer to SNF

    WildcatFanRN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! I have worked in SNF and I have never witnessed anything like that, though I worked night shift. Believe me if something like that had happened, the whole facility would have heard about it...