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i started in the ed as a new grad, and absolutely loved it. our training was pretty extensive though. i was hired in with 4 other nurses, and we had a didactic orientation period of 8 weeks as a group. we then were placed with preceptors for a period of 6 weeks. once we were on our own there were mentors scheduled for about 8 weeks to solely be a resource for the new grad group. we were very well supported in our new roles, and ultimately i think that is the key. i wouldn't work anywhere else but the ed!!!!:1luvu:

You are right. You will get time and a half after 8 hours. It's the law.

don't worry about not having graduated before writing your resume. you are applying to new grad programs, so they are aware. as far as writing your resume, there are hundreds of online resources for resume writing. i've included a couple here for you: http://www.career.uci.edu/pdf/self_help_create_first_resume.pdf writing your first resume probably the most important elements of your resume (with your limited experience) are making sure everything is spelled correctly. even with spellcheck, have someone else proof read it for you, and using good quality paper with a readable font. hope that helps, tammy

ecu is emergency care unit. others call it the er or the ed. hoag likes to be different. this is how the application process went for me: i applied in march, interviewed and was hired at the beginning of april, and did not graduate until may 26th. so, you definitely can apply before you graduate. the only transcripts i provided were those from nursing school (what i had up to that point anyway). i also had 2 letters of recommendation along with my resume. as far as what to say to the recruiters, just be as enthusiastic as you sound here in the forum. you can never express too much how honored you would feel to work for a hospital well known for it's excellence. they like to hear things like that. they want to know that you'll take pride in working for hoag. if the nursing recruiter told you to wait until february, then use that time to put together your resume and gather whatever else you might need. (letters of recommendation, etc.) i don't think your "clueless", but to learn more about the application and interview process do some online research. that helps you know what to expect. don't worry so much. they know that you are a new grad, and they are very supportive.

i was hired as a new grad into hoags ecu last year, and the competition was fierce. there were tons of applicants for only 9 available positions. i made sure to get my app and resume to the pertinent people early. be prepared for your interview, and that is half the battle. there are many websites with interview questions that help you prepare. this is a good one: students - sample nursing interview - career center you need to not only be prepared for the questions they will ask you, but you should also have a list of questions you would like to ask them about the position. the above site has examples of these as well. i would contact dana and express your interest in working at hoag when you graduate. it's never to early to get your resume and application in her hands. it also wouldn't hurt to have letters of recommendation (at least 1) from instructors. the focus at hoag is on nursing excellence, so make sure you let them know how excellent you are. use your resume to highlight those things that are best about you and your practice. like your oncology externship, that would look great. if you could get a letter of recommendation from a supervisor at the facility that would be like icing on the cake. so, basically just be confident in yourself, and be organized. it takes more work to do what you're doing. there are a lot of details when you pick up and move across the country. you're very brave.:yelclap: hope this helps. if you have any other questions let me know.

Seriously then, you more than anyone should be able to understand a persons need to occasionally make light of things that are most times very serious. :icon_rolleyes: This is a forum for people to do just that. Lighten up a little.

here are a couple of scrub sites that are inexpensive and made in the usa. http://www.allaboutscrubs.net/ http://www.comfortscrubs.com/ hope this helps.

If you could change one thing about the ER that you work in to make it a better place, what would it be?

A couple more great scrubs and accessories sites: http://www.aviatorscrubs.com (awesome especially for ER and critical care) http://www.identifyme.info (totally cute badge holders) :yelclap: http://www.a1scrubs.com (tons of really cute and functional scrubs) :redpinkhe Love them all!!

At the hospital where I work, we are allowed to wear either a matching long sleeved shirt or a white shirt under our scrubs. Dickies makes long-sleeved t-shirts that match standard scrub colors. You can get them here: http://www.mynursinguniforms.com/dickies-12409.html Also check out the cool badge holders: http://www.identifyme.info:coollook:

At the hospital where I work all job classes are color coded. RT's wear green, ECT's or CNA's wear burgundy or gray, Radiology is green etc... As RN's we can wear Navy, Royal or Ciel blue. We are also allowed to wear white, but I work in a busy ER and can't imagine wearing it. Personally, I've always purchased on line from http://www.a1scrubs.com. They have reasonable prices, a great selection and totally fast shipping. I have never had to deal with their customer service which is a good thing. Since we all have to wear the same colors, we order different badge holders from this place: http://www.identifyme.info. They have some really cute stuff.

i am an ecu nurse at hoag hospital. i started last june in their new grad program. everything everyone has written so far about hoag is true. new grad pay starts at 29, but they also have great shift differentials. if you work the 7pm to 7am shift (which is what i work), the differential is $6.00/hr. they also have in-house registry shifts, which means you can pick up available extra days and make time and 3/4 for the entire shift. hoag also has great benefits and wonderful educational opportunities. all that and a great view of the ocean. tammy www.identifyme.info