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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I just got an interview today for ICU. I still haven't heard anything from the NICU I applied too except email saying that the position that I applied for is filled. Today there was another...
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    Still looking for that first RN job and NCLEX worries

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have my provisional license, and now mom and my BF are helping me get the money together to register for the NCLEX so I can get my ATT and take the darn thing. I've been trying to study, but with...
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    Still looking for that first RN job and NCLEX worries

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

    Anyone have any pointers for studying? I do the tests and read, but don't seem to be making much
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The trick is getting that interview. I've applied everywhere I can think of...that I'm willing to relocate
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've applied at UK Children's NICU, but haven't heard anything yet. I don't know about any other NICU's in Lexington except maybe St. Joseph's. I'm applying everywhere I can think of, even out of...
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That definately seems to be some of my problem. In my area alone there are about 6 schools graduating RN's at the same time, and that doesn't even count the rest of the nursing schools in the state....
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    Any New Grad nurses looking to move???

    WildcatFanRN replied to Newgradnurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Because I had all those in the spate of 3-4 years. I think that is now why I'm having trouble getting hired as a new grad RN even though they are not all listed on my resume as I've only gone back 5...
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, its just so hard looking for a new job in a new field. I've been an LPN so long that I thought it would be easy to find that first job as an RN, especially since I returned to school so I...
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    Any New Grad nurses looking to move???

    WildcatFanRN replied to Newgradnurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Scottsdale, Maricopa County Medical Center...which is why I think I'm now having difficulty find a job now. St. Lukes also hires...
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    LPN to RN near ft. knox? Galen School of nursing??

    WildcatFanRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from there in May. I liked the program personally. They are still working some kinks out of the ADN program, but what school isn't. They are growing rapidly and are feeling the...
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    Let's introduce ourselves...

    WildcatFanRN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi, i'm also in ky and i'm having difficulty finding that first rn job i think because of the clinical internship we have to do. good luck getting the job with va, get your foot in the door :-)...
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    Let's introduce ourselves...

    WildcatFanRN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm Christine I graduated May 23rd and haven't taken my boards yet. Heh, no money to register for it yet, though I do have my provisional license as an RNA. I have no job lined up as of yet and...
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    Any New Grad nurses looking to move???

    WildcatFanRN replied to Newgradnurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm actually thinking of moving to either Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee....if I can find a job that is. I can't find one in KY so its time to open up my options. I worked in...
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    Does anyone ever feel like..

    WildcatFanRN replied to qt2168's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel like this all the time at work. I keep wondering if I'm forgetting something, and that feeling persists until I get home and I'm still wondering "did I give everything, chart everything, pass...
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    How to get that first RN job?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated from an associate degree RN program, I have 13 years experience as an LPN and I can't get a job. I have applied to every place I can think of and still nothing. I've been...
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    How to get that first RN job?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities around here hire before graduation too. I was working with one HR recruiter for the Children's Hospital here and I still can't get anything. I managed to get an interview for PICU...
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    How to get that first RN job?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    It may be a combination of competing with staff who had their education funded by the hospitals in question and applying for positions that require more experience. I've applied for positions that...
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    Frustrated New Grad

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I finished my RN program and have been applying all over the place for a job. Amazingly no one seems to want to hire me. I've had attendence issues before at previous job and all were due to...
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    Frustrated New Grad

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    My school has the exit HESI and a pretty high NCLEX pass rate. And hospitals here in KY have to hire you before you take the test, or at least they did until today. It was required that you work 120...
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    Frustrated New Grad

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    In KY you have to work a 120 hour clinical internship before being given you ATT. I just recieved an email today saying they have finally changed it. I will still have to work 120 hours of a...
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    Frustrated New Grad

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    In KY you have to work 120 hours before your able to take your exam, meaning you have to have a job. I think that is about to change (keeping fingers crossed) since a lot of people are having the...
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    Frustrated New Grad

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I'm able to relocate yet. I'm still trying to get my provisional license so I can get the authorization to test, then I can take my boards. As for working in a nursing home, I've...