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  1. Got the job only because of who you know?

    st4rl4dy replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has always been about connection and proving yourself. Now that jobs are scarce the connection comes first. If you have someone backing you, a manager is more likely to go and pull up...

  2. BSN or LPN? soon to be mom

    st4rl4dy replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    Go for your RN, you will have more options in the long run. If you are worried about depending on your mom for money, talk it over with her. You can always workout a system where she gives you money...

  3. Are there REALLY that many different nursing jobs?

    st4rl4dy replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Career

    There is diversity in nursing, just gotta decide what is most important to you. While there is diversity, location is everything. There are hospitals out their that will gladly move you to another...

  4. Is it wrong...

    st4rl4dy replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    While everyone in my nursing class were talking about personal stories about helping and being helped and being inspired to go into nursing, i never hid the fact that i wanted to always have a job and...

  5. New grad 30 weeks pregnant and starting on L&D department

    st4rl4dy replied to dncndva215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say keep going and show your work ethics and what you can do, but do let them know. At 30 weeks some women aren't grossly showing. Could be she knew you were pregnant but didn't consider how far...

  6. New grad, military spouse. VA?

    st4rl4dy replied to nursingcares's topic in General Nursing

    I am ADN graduate new grad. The VA didn't really do much for me, neither did the naval hospital. We are in so cal currently one of the worst job markets out there nursing or not. The best advice is...

  7. Any NIGERIAN SRNA(s) or CRNA(s) here?

    st4rl4dy replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am Nigerian and currently live in CA after moving from TX. While i am not a SRNA or CRNA, i am an APN student and it is nice to see Nigerians advancing in

  8. Working as in another role while waiting for an RN position

    st4rl4dy replied to st4rl4dy's topic in General Nursing

    What was the catalyst to move from NJ? I am in a caregiver position but i am planning to move to facilities or companies that actually utilize nurses as it would make more sense than the one that only...

  9. Working as in another role while waiting for an RN position

    st4rl4dy replied to st4rl4dy's topic in General Nursing

    I believe here in CA and in TX you are held to the license you are working under for that day. I think the challenge is in limiting yourself and staying withing your role and knowing you can get into...

  10. Job opportunities for New Grads

    st4rl4dy replied to badacid's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone heard from

  11. will nursing ever be in demand again?

    st4rl4dy replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    what are some of these agencies? how long did it take you to finally get a job

  12. Texas to California

    st4rl4dy replied to tonomunoz's topic in California Nursing

    I moved to California from Texas as a new grad. Please do not do this. Get your work experience, then have a job or jobs lined up before you move this way. I am stuck in CA now, so i apply to jobs...

  13. Job opportunities for New Grads

    st4rl4dy replied to badacid's topic in California Nursing

    URfoxyRN also waiting on UCSD, Sharp, tricity plus the hospital in Murrietta

  14. southern cali roll call

    st4rl4dy replied to sdskimmer's topic in California Nursing

    New grad RN living in Oceanside, close to camp P. Still job searching...............hoping something comes through by the end of the year. From TX, but because of the

  15. New Grad trying to stand out

    st4rl4dy posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello, I am a new grad RN in So cal trying to stand out in LTC. I am passionate about elder care and have over 5 years experience as a CNA in LTC. I feel when my application and resume come across...

  16. I never want to hear those words from you again

    st4rl4dy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL! Whatever! i have come into work to have a patient tell me we would be short and who had called in and who had quit and who hadn't been showered this week. I hate that we can't officially tell...

  17. Starting Pay for New Grads RN's in Southern CA

    st4rl4dy replied to Crystal74's topic in California Nursing

    Most new grads around here will take just about any pay just to get that year experience ( i know i will even be volunteer nurse). It seems to range from 25-30/hr for new grads. About 17-22 for flu...

  18. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    st4rl4dy replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    People frown upon the online school. An Np told me that these resumes sometimes get immediately thrown away. Might consider revamping resume to take this off. Where are you applying in TX, consider...

  19. Military wives/nurses

    st4rl4dy replied to st4rl4dy's topic in Government, Military

    Thank

  20. Military wives/nurses

    st4rl4dy posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just wondering if there are military wives out there struggling to find jobs close to thier hubby.......................Any advice on what to

  21. New Grad trying to stand out

    st4rl4dy replied to st4rl4dy's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you CapecodRN, i will working on revamping my cover letter and making my resume more eye catching. What state are you in suesquatch

  22. Military wives/nurses

    st4rl4dy replied to st4rl4dy's topic in Government, Military

    we are in so cal and i am a new

  23. I'm in a jam - need some insight

    st4rl4dy replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    10 hours driving or by flight? do the long distance thing and wait it out! Also under no circumstances move without a job lined with (that where i am at, it makes you an extremely bitter resentful...

  24. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    st4rl4dy replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can't wait to say, "i was just hired....." or 'i just

  25. just worked my first shift

    st4rl4dy posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    I just finished my first shift w/o a preceptor (although one was suppose to be along for it), i am ready to quit and say see you later. I had several patients were i felt like i didn't do a good job...