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I have been trying to find a ACLS class to take in my area and not having much luck.....I see that you can take it (test) online and then have a clinical supervisor sign you off on the 'mega code'- is this a gimmick?? Just curious if anyone has had...

only 2 weeks???? girl don't sweat it, you don't need to use it. The 'background checks' are basically to see if you have a criminal history. Employment checks they will call your previous employers but legally they can only verify the dates you w...

I'm in the same boat, having worked psych and ltc (3years) and then trying for acute care jobs. It seems hospitals don't even consider those jobs for experience. It stinks to then have to hear about the supposed 'nursing shortage.' There was a thre...

It does seem that there are just as many, or more, 'pre-nurses' than there are nurses here at 'allnurses.'

And then there is the issue of even getting a new grad job - there is another thread going on about this. It is all about supply and demand.

I have been looking for jobs in the Denver area. I have been a nurse 3 years but have worked LTC and psych b/c that was what I could find at the time in my community where there is an oversaturated market of people with my same level of experience. ...

UKstudent hits the nail on the head!!!

Thanks Nurse Salt. I agree that Wendy79 brings up a very valid point. I right now am very discouraged about my nursing career (long story) basically related to this issue, however. I suspect we will begin hearing more about this dilemma soon as gra...

Yes wyo CC's admit on a competitive basis. When I was there the rumor was (probably true) that if you were 'somebody' in the community, that would get you in more than anything else and it wasn't really fair how they decided who got in. Don't know i...

Sorry Editor2RN:uhoh21: I was implying to the other poster who seems to be most interested in the paycheck.

I was always under the impression that special ed teaching jobs were easier to get than regular teaching jobs d/t the fact that fewer people want them. I think it is a very noble profession. Have you ever considered speech therapy?? I hear that is a ...

Even if the nursing job market is good, that isn't what it is all about. Nursing can be a very high stress job, you are often subjected to unsafe working conditions, horrible and unfair managers, increased chaos in your life d/t working random shif...

Careerbuilder.com confirms this. Also, they aren't pushing out tons of grads compared to other jobs. Over 100000 applicants are denied each year That is applicants to nursing schools....not actual nurses. I bet when the word gets out that these nurs...

To prove my point (to Onyx)....Editor2RN you say that you are a highly qualified teacher. Your complaint is that there are no teaching jobs in your area - why don't you move somewhere where there is?? I know there are lots of teaching jobs in Wyo! ...

I totally agree with you Wendy.....I have posted about this as well - it is very competitive to get hired as a 'new grad' where I live (northern CO). There are several nursing schools and they have increased admissions in the past 4 years or so. Howe...

As I am reading your post i am thinking to myself "Giving birth was was of the most monumental and important experiences of my life. It is scary that the nurses who take care of me in this time would be bullied and treated the way you are describing ...

Thanks so much bluehen and binki for the AHA website......I found a class being offered in a couple weeks not far from where I live and I will register on Mon!! Hopefully it isn't full:uhoh21:

I took some gen ed classes back in 2000 - I applied to the nursing program but didn't get in. There must have been 100+ people applying for 16 spots. The campus in general seemed really nice and i liked the classes that I took. I was also considering...

Thanks Dorito.....i figured there was a 'catch' with the online ACLS class. I know hospitals teach the class periodically but mine won't teach it again for awhile. Do you know of any other type of place that might offer ACLS?? I want to take it bef...

I just quit my job as a night shift psych nurse......the pay and hours were good but it was SO boring! I felt guilty. I want something more challenging!

I agree with viking......that seems awfully petty!

This may be a bit off subject but i will warn anyone who is interested in the northern front range communities (fort collins, greeley, ect) it is VERY competitive to get hired into these area hospitals as a new grad.

So I have been looking for a new job. I would like to work on a medical floor -I'm not even picky as to which kind and am willing to work nights. I've been a RN for 3 years and as you can see have worked primarily subacute rehab in a LTC and most ...

You are only eligble to apply to University as a new grad if you have a BSN.

That is quite a switch......I commend you on your willingness to be flexible!!