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Was it one of those personality based ones? Please clarify. If so, you did not fail....you just did match the profile what what they were looking for.

You must be persistent. Some hospitals are hiring new grads. I just started a new position at a Magnet hospital in NY and there is about 20 NEW GRADS in my orientation class ! Have you had someone review you resume? If not, I highly suggest it....It could be something on there that is not grabbing the attention of managers or recruiters. When I re-wrote my resume... I got TONS of calls. Are you sending e-mails to nurse managers....if so, do your e-mails sound desperate? Do your e-mails to them reflect the values of the company? No one wants a desperate nurse. Have you considered volunteering at hospitals that actually hires new grads? I spoke with one girl in my orientation class and that is exactly how she got in....she volunteered for a couple of months and then made her move.

After you have successfully interviewed and awarded the position it can take up 3 weeks for everything to get finalized. They have to do a background check and have you complete an employee physical. Also, as part of their background check they will contact two of your past supervisors for a reference.

Here goes the list of questions: What is their specialty and how long have they been in that role? What was their experience like transitioning from novice APN to expert practitioner? What helped in their transition? What did not help in their transition? Did they find it difficult to get their first APN job? What do they like most about being an APN? What advice do they have for you to assist in your transition?

Hello. I am currently an NP student and I have a project that is due in a couple of weeks that requires me to interview an NP. This can be done via e-mail or over the phone. I can e-mail you the list of questions: general questions about your transition and you can send a response. Please post here or send me a message if you would like to help. Thanks

Hi. From your post it is does not seem like you were offered the position. It looks like they were trying to set you up for an interview but then took it back. They typically hire their own techs from within and will occasionally hire a recent grad from the outside with steller grades and experience. If you have been out of school for 1 year plus they will not accept you into the program. It is their policy.

What a bummer. There is a way around that. I only recommend this if you have extra time on your hands. You can take ACLS online via AHA. It is about 10 hours of study and there is no time limit that you have to complete it. It consist of modules, stimulation case studies and a pre and post test. Once Part 1 is complete you have 60 days to complete the skills testing in person at a local aha approved center. Once you pass the skills test you will be given your cert card. I completed my ACLS and PALS certification this way. You can read more about this here: ACLS, Online Training Courses | OnlineAHA.org

They are tooo desperate. The training period is a smack in the face for a new nurse You can get a hospital job with just a min of 4 months experience working in a nursing home. YES...there is always a risk to your license if it turns out to be unsafe......even in a hospital setting. Nurse to patient ratio is typically based on patient acuity. I would call them and ask them to give you a firm answer. You deserve to know.

Look online for "LPN jobs" in your area and apply.

You have been out of school for 2 years with no nursing job based on your post. Take the job if the driving it not an issue. Learn as much as you can. When you are ready to leave and transition to a hands on clinical role....word your resume so that you outline more of your nursing skills as opposed to your supervisory skills. good Luck

Follow up and re-evaluate your resume.

There is no honeymoon phase. You either like being a nurse or you don't. You either like your current position or you don't.

Smart Girl for accepting the job. First of all reject all negative information that you here. Let me tell you my story. I started working as a case manager directly out of nursing school. It was my first job offer as a nurse and although not desirable...It paid great money and I needed a job. While working I started applying for clinical jobs. I updated my resume to make sure that it reflected all of my skills. I finally got an offer for an inpatient psych position for a small hospital. Again....not my first choice but I was making some progress. Again...I kept on applying for other positions....then got an offer for a psych position in the crisis center. There I learned how to draw blood, do EKGs, assessments, admit-discharge, etc...on the side I obtained my ACLS and PALs....got back on the job search...now I am going to be an ER NURSE!!!!! My dream job from day one. With patience and persistence you will and the job that you want.

Clinical experience is not the experience that hospitals are referring to. They mean actual paid or unpaid internships, externships or paid RN jobs.

Smart girl! You need a resume that is direct and outline very clearly your experiences and your interest in working in the healthcare field. Get your BLS if you don't have it and maybe your ACLS if you want to really stand out. You need to visit hospital websites and apply for tech jobs. Keep applying and don't give up. If you do not get a call back then you need to either re-evaluate your resume and/or follow up with human resource. Network with other nurses who may be able to refer you.

Yes...you have a future working as a nurse. My question for you is...What are you doing to get your first nursing job? How many jobs are you applying to? Are you networking with other nurses? While are you waiting I recommend you get your BLS and ACLS.

Hospital first. It will make it easier for you to transition to other specialty roles in the future.

Fiction. I started off with the first job that I could get. I worked in case management. After 1 year I worked in psych and now I am going to work in the Main ER. Working in Med-Surg first will make it easier to transition to any other specialty role....but it is not the end of the world if you do not start off with it.

Follow these guidelines and you will have a high probability of passing the test. This is exactly what I did and passed. Enjoy the tips. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Start studying as early as possible…..would recommend 3-4 months before the test….read 1-2 chapters a week, practice the questions, apply information learned to real life cases to facilitate better understanding and memorization of the concepts. 2.Book: CCM Exam Secrets Study Guide: CCM Test Review for the Certified Case Manager Exam by CCM Exam Secrets – Purchased from Amazon 3.Book: Case Managers Study Guide by Denise Fattorusso- Purchased from Amazon (Has a lot of practice questions and also comes with a CD ROM with questions. Questions are harder than the ones found on the test. Very helpful) CCMC Website- Purchase Practice Questions- 1-2 days before the test(100 questions that reflect the type of questions on the test) $59.99 http://ccmcertification.org/cmlearning-network/exam-study-materials-and-knowledge-center/practice-exam-information CCMC Website – Access the CCMC Glossary- STUDY THE DEFINITIONS-EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!!!! http://ccmcertification.org/sites/default/files/downloads/2011/CCMC Glossary.pdf CCMC Website- Access the CCMC Certification Guide to the CCM Examination http://ccmcertification.org/sites/default/files/downloads/2012/Cert Guide.pdf If you would like further info. PM me.

Usually a BSN is preferred....Liberty Mutual has a lot of case management positions opened. Check out thier website and apply. Also, United Healthcare is hiring.

I think its pretty easy to get in....Good GPA, Good Letter + Good Recommendations = High chance of getting into the program. I got in with a 3.2 GPA...I did extremely well in my pre-reqs( 3.7 GPA). Also, I called them from time to time to find out the status of my application.

If you provide me with your e-mail address. I will send you a note. Thanks, Geri

No interview is required to get accepted.

Thank you GM2RN. Anyone else?

chaosacres---Oh wow...you are going through the same thing...It's wierd isn't it? Could it be that they are right? (It's so hard to believe) I guess before I jump the gun and totallly write off what she is saying....maybe I should apply using her format and see what the response rate is....after all I do get my money back if I do not land interviews w/n 60 days...... (But my resume looks so boring now without my PCT experience & with my altered job title:confused:)