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I would suggest trying a position with ANY baby interaction, such as L&D, NB nursery, etc. I know that they had NICU new grads accepted to my hospital but those girls had their BSN and it was a requirement for them. But really, it's a VERY critic...

The only level 1 trauma hospitals in houston are in the medical center: Memorial Hermann & Ben Taub Hospital, and basically they are right next to each..literally across the street from each other! I don't know where in NYC you're from, I grew up...

Danni426, I think that depends..I know some girls that were in my ADN program that had their BS from their previous careers and used it on their applications to the "magnet" hospitals and got jobs. They said the hospitals didn't care the BS wasn't i...

I agree with the above post. You just applied, don't know if you're even going to be called. And if you do get an interview I would go with quesitons ready to help you know if that's a right move for you to do, such as: How long of an orientation wil...

I feel your frustration, I graduated with a ADN but choose to do that over a BSN due to my situation. the community college was cheaper, closer and more convienant to me having 3 kids, working PT etc. I just felt that it was an additional step I had ...

I wanted to get any feedback from those that have done a RN-BSN program completely online. I just graduated this past May and want to start next year to finish my BSN. I have all the pre-reqs done, so I just need to start a program, but I don't know ...

Keep your head up guys, grades make it but I mean not really. You can be book smart but then on the floor stump. So you have to sell yourself. Go personally to talk to these folks in HR and unit managers as well. Even if they tell you "oh, right now ...

just like everyone else said. As a new grad, I think my resume and cover letter really helped me out! Also your personality to not be afraid to speak out to people. Be bold, call the main hospital line and ask to speak to HR, then ask the name of the...

it sucks but unfortunelty true! esp in the big medical centers. I was alittle disappointed when I graduate this past May with my ADN. I have all my pre-reqs done for my BSN and plan to go on and get it BUT i need to work first!! But there are more jo...

Also, some hospitals in the med-center have what's called "student Nurse perceptorship" or something in that manner, that start in the fall. With your BSN, you should really jump into that. It's like having a job, you get paid, you work once a week o...

Are you getting your BSN? Because they won't even look at you if you don't have your BSN, personal experience with them for the June internship. Alot of the Med-Center hospitals are looking for Magnet status, and so all their new nurses need to have ...

I hear you, I was also going through the same thing, but if this is a comfort, the BON posted the date of received for my affidivait as June 1st and I just got my ATT today. So that's great! Maybe you won't have to wait the whole 10 days!! And also I...

Graduation is in 7 days!! WOOO-HOOOOO! This has been the hardest thing to do and I'm so happy that's it's finally here! Thanks to my family, friends and most of all GOD, for helping me reach my goal of becoming a RN, or as my instructors told my clas...

well I got the job in the ICU!! Im very excited about it!! after talking to the nurse manager, the versant program is 22 weeks of training, plus an additional 4-6weeks from the ICU. Then after that I start the night shift. Im glad I pushed to start i...

Hey I graduate this week and have an job interview for an ICU position. I haven't gone yet but after reading all the posts I really have alot to consider when I interview with them. according to the nurse recruiter, I will get 12 weeks training with ...

Im graduating May 12th and my school also lets you choose who you want to pin you, RN or not. Most schools now-a-days, I've noticed are very untraditional. I really don't like that, I think the whole point of being "pinned" is like others have said h...

let's not forget..."it's all about who you know" to actually GET the interview!

Im a new grad in May and applying to the major hospitals known in Houston, but I don't know much about the Tenet hospitals (I know Houston NW). So for new grads, does anyone recommend certain ones than others? I don't know if the ones downtown are an...

Thanks so much for the clarification. I didn't know that was term for that, I have heard of what you're saying but didn't know that was what it was called. I really helps when making a decision about employment, so we'll see.

I don't understand this "for-profit" thing, what does that mean compared to other hospitals?

I really dont know what MSU is? But Im graduating from a ADN program. I wanted to get my BSN because I already had all my pre-reqs done, so it seemed like the best thing to do, but the BSN programs are 1. VERY COMPETITIVE!! I mean, they have thousand...

well, I don't know why you can't compare ADN to BSN programs, seeing as how it's very competitive to get accepted to ANY program. The question to ask is: what nursing schools have the highest/best NCLEX passing percentage. below's a link to the 2009 ...

I'm getting ready to graduate this May.. I've applied to alot of different hospitals but basically wanting ICU or PICU. Memorial Hermann, Cy-fair, Women's and St. Lukes. So finger's crossed hoping to hear from anyone soon!! :uhoh21:

I know EXACTLY how you all feel! What bothers me the most is that most of these positions are almost done for even before they post them online. Example:A friend of mine used to work as a MA for the hospital I want to go work for. She tells me one of...

hey congrats! Are you graduating this semester? how did the application progress go? I graduate next spring, but I'll be looking for their applications for my class early spring. If you can share how the process was for you, that'll be great!