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  1. Texas salary and cost of living

    mlok posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I am a new grad RN from CA and having an extremely hard time finding a job. I am thinking about relocating to Texas. I have a few questions: What is the average salary for a new grad? Average...

  2. EKG Class??

    mlok replied to mlok's topic in California Nursing

    O2BSN2B - thanks for the info. Sorry it didn't work out for you Dark40 - I think that might be the class I am looking for because ideally I would like something more than a one day seminar. But that...

  3. No one wants to give me a chance :(

    mlok posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Feeling frustrated. I have applied to several jobs at skilled nursing facilities but no one has called me back. Today, I spoke with the DON of a SNF and she said they were not hiring. Although my...

  4. OK salary and cost of living

    mlok replied to mlok's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for all of your help. I had a classmate who recommended the Tulsa area because that is where she grew up and her family still lives there. I haven't exactly decided if and when I will begin...

  5. Texas salary and cost of living

    mlok replied to mlok's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you for your help. I will begin applying at Texas hospitals once I get some money to pay the endorsement fee. I don't know what I will do if I even get an interview since I live in another...

  6. Hospitals in Palm dale / lancaster

    mlok posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am a new grad RN and I currently live in San Diego and have family in the Palm dale area. I did a google search and the only hospital I could find in the area is Antelope Valley Hospital. I looked...

  7. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    mlok replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Not all agencies are the same. A couple of my classmates went through an agency and have found temporary work as a RN at a Psych facility. They were never offered anything else. My classmates said...

  8. New Grads and Resumes

    mlok replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    flyingbaby - I think the forum requires you to have at least 15 posts before you can send and receive a

  9. Would You Take This Job?

    mlok replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    I say take the job and keep applying to

  10. New Grads and Resumes

    mlok replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can I participate

  11. EKG Class??

    mlok replied to mlok's topic in California Nursing

    O2BSN2B I would really appreciate that thank you. Has anyone attended a seminar conducted by Pesi Healthcare? http://www.pesihealthcare.com/ They have an ecg seminar in October. It is $179. It is a...

  12. Do you know any nursing school without doing interview?

    mlok replied to paxpax79's topic in California Nursing

    All of the community colleges in San Diego do not require an interview (as far as I know). But the wait list is about 2-3 years long (so I hear). Are you looking for ADN or BSN

  13. maroon scrubs

    mlok replied to wnpratz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe you can buy the uniform at the school and bring it to the store to compare colors and find a cheaper version. Then return the school uniform. Just find out what their return policy

  14. Being called off.

    mlok replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently unemployed, but at the hospital I did my preceptorship if the census was low they rotate who got called off. But before they checked the list for the next person to go home they would...

  15. Texas Nursing Info

    mlok replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am interested in endorsing my RN license to TX. One of the requirements is to take a nursing jurisprudence examination. Can anyone please explain what that is? Thank you in

  16. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    mlok replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    RNBelle, could you please name a few or a couple cities? I have never been to TX but I am interested. Do you know if they would offer assistance in moving such as trying to find me a place to stay or...

  17. No one wants to give me a chance :(

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

    I always dress up when I ask for an application and turn it in. I even have all of my paperwork in a folder (extra copies of my letters of recommendations, emt & cna certificates, copies of my...

  18. Where would be a good place to start looking for Continuing education

    mlok replied to jmejo's topic in General Nursing

    Pesi healthcare has CEU seminars. I am thinking about joining one. It looks like most of their seminars are $179... pretty expensive but I think it counts for 6 CEUs I don't remember exactly. Does it...

  19. When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    mlok replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Divest. I really doubt this hiring freeze will be permanent. Everyone needs healthcare. The baby boomers are getting older and will require medical attention. I think the hiring freezes will end...

  20. AN RN for 13 Years... ANY Jobs?

    mlok replied to 911RMRN's topic in California Nursing

    If you are interested in relocating, there are tons of jobs in San Diego, CA for EXPERIENCED nurses. Cost of living is also

  21. When do you think this hiring freeze will end?

    mlok replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    id21 Where is Inland Empire located?? Can you please list hospitals in the area?? I am interested in applying. I am a new grad still looking for a job. I'm currently in San Diego,

  22. Job Market - New Graduates

    mlok replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have been searching since January 2009. Graduated in May. Passed Nclex in

  23. In need some interventions for post surgical abdominal distension

    mlok replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    1 of the causes of post op abdominal distension could be paralytic ileus. Try looking for interventions for

  24. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    mlok replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. $40k is not enough to live in my location. House payment, car payment, telephone, electricity, gas, food... etc etc. Not

  25. Resume writing service

    mlok posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever used an online resume writing service? I know there are quite a few, one being monster.com What are your thoughts on them and do you have and