Jumpy

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1. how to work in Arizona

   Jumpy replied to EviS123's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I have sent out at least 70 applications and resumes, mostly in the Tucson area, only to find nothing. I would suggest trying

2. Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

   Jumpy replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Honestly, I have volunteering NOT at all helpful in finding a job. When employers ask me what hospital experience I have, I tell them about my ED volunteer work, and at least TWICE they have actually...

3. New Grads of 2009

   Jumpy replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a Dec '09 grad who can't find a job. I have been a volunteer in 2 different EDs, and neither hospital is willing to hire me, despite having a letter of recommendation from both. The thanks I...

4. ADN with 10yrs looking for advice regarding reserves

   Jumpy replied to NSJodi's topic in Government, Military

   Wow. I have an ADN, and this thread has been quite helpful. Thank you

5. Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

   Jumpy replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I'm looking at EVERYTHING in Tucson, Phoenix and Sierra Vista. Acute care, long term care, long term acute care, rehab...if it has RN in the title I'll take it. I also have volunteered 1 year at 2...

6. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

   Jumpy replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

   This thread completely sums up how I feel. Every time I tell someone I can't find a job as a new nurse, the first thing I get is a look of confusion followed by them asking about the "nursing...

7. Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

   Jumpy replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I can only speak for myself, but as a new grad (Dec 2009) I am having quite a difficult time finding anything at

8. How come it is so difficult to get a job as a New Grad? PLEASE HELP.

   Jumpy replied to AmandaLdaisy's topic in Nursing Career

   Trust me, you're not alone. I'm in a similar position to you here in Arizona, and the 2 hospitals that I volunteer at for the last year won't hire me or new grads either. I have no good advice for...

9. So I have a ADN and a Bachelors in Art. No dice for Active Duty?

   Jumpy posted a topic in Government, Military

   So like the title states, I just received my ADN, and I also have a bachelors of arts from 2004. I was wondering, would the bachelors in some round-about way allow me to join as active duty as a...

10. Pima Spring of '08 students, pop in. Say "hi".

    Jumpy replied to Jumpy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats. Are you at the west campus or else where? Financial aid can be tricky, and I know plenty of people who have hit the same block. Sorry that this happened. Are you moving out of Tucson...

11. Pima Spring of '08 students, pop in. Say "hi".

    Jumpy replied to Jumpy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We are starting soon, so I thought I'd bump the thread

12. Pima Spring of '08 students, pop in. Say "hi".

    Jumpy replied to Jumpy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not yet. I'l be there on the 26th and I'm quite looking foward to it. How long ago did you graduate? Also quick question for ya. I've heard a rumor that there is a huge percent that is failing the...

13. Pima Spring of '08 students, pop in. Say "hi".

    Jumpy posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'll will be starting the pima program soon, and I thought I'd say howdy. Anyone else going to be in for spring, at

14. My first non-nurse hospital job. Ideas?

    Jumpy replied to Jumpy's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you. That's a start. Silly question, what is the job of "transportation"? I assume that it is about transporting patients around the hospital, in a non-automobile

15. Arizona NS Wait Time

    Jumpy replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know that it isn't the Valley, but here in Tucson, I just got accepted into a 2010 class at Pima college. So I got some time here to