NewGoalRN

NewGoalRN

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  1. Woahmelly, Can you tell me where you took the following courses? How long were the courses and did you have to do any type of testing? I know the AHA/ASA has the stroke class on line but it is...
  2. You have quite a bit of relevant experience, certifications, community involvement etc I would try to group volunteer/community things under one group Regarding your retail experience, yes stress...
  3. RN graduate / PLZ HELP!!!

    I was told to try to get experience any way you can i. e Try some flu clinics, home health agencies, etc At least it will look as if you are doing something and you may make valuable contacts. Worse...
  4. Wow! That is crazy! Both my clinical and theory instructors were more than happy to write LOR for me if I asked them. Also, just about all of the residency new grad programs require them and some even...
  5. interview question help

    Those are good ones. These interviews seem to be based alot on behavioral type questions so be preapared to come up with
  6. interview question help

    Google is your best friend. Try youtubing interview questions or 'why should we hire you?' etc and you will get lots of clips for various interview questions. Also, google 'new nurse grad interview...
  7. New grad position in S. Florida???

    How was your ACLS and PALS classes? Did you do them over one day? Did you have to study from the book a month in advance? Please if you don't mind share your experiences. Everyone that I have talked...
  8. PSA Healthcare interview...advice???

    I may be interviewing with this company soon. I haven't decided but If I do, what type of test is it? is it a basic peds test re vitals, peds match calc or is it based on specific peds illnesses...
  9. Critique these Interviews for me please

    Congrats! What did u do to get the job in terms of resume, cover letter? Is it a residency? Would love to hear some details to help in my job search. Congrats again and good
  10. New Grad Nurse Residency Interview

    Thanks so much for the above! It sure does help and even though I am prepared to answer some of those questions, several of them i had to think for a while to recall answers so thank you. I know that...
  11. Great response! I would add that I would try to arrange some time with the patient for them to expressly state what they feel is wrong or why they are not happy. I would ACTIVELY listen and then...
  12. This Is How To Pass The Nclex!!!

    Congrats
  13. New Grad RN still no job

    Congrats to you. Keep plugging away, u will find a hospital job. Did this position ask for experience? if it did and u didn't have any, what do you think made the difference?
  14. unless you are desparate, run and don't look back. the fact that she would interview you, disclose salary during a meeting with 2 others is beyond the pale and says alot about her lack of character....
  15. Dec 2011 Graduates

    Good luck. May I ask if you had prior nursing experience? That seems to be my dilemma - less than 1 year
  16. I GOT HIRED!!

    Congrats and yes, it is very important to network, network,network. Good
  17. New Grad RN still no job

    How did you get into homecare if you don'g mind me asking? was it through an agency? did you have experience? did you work as a tech previously? Thanks and good for
  18. New Grad RN still no job

    Thank you. I will look into applying to all of the Florida Hospital network in Orlando and immediate surrounding area tonight. While I don't prefer working in Orlando, I do realize that one has to be...
  19. New Grad RN still no job

    You are assuming that all who are looking for a job don't already have one. I have a full time job in another field and I can't afford to quit to volunteer as bills have to be paid and benefits...
  20. New Grad RN still no job

    Thank you and that is one of the programs I've applied to so wish me luck. I've spent hours on my resume and submitted it to so many people i know from all professions and asked them to forget that...
  21. New Grad RN still no job

    Yes, I'm hearing this more and more and it's the exact situation I find myself in. i'm brushing up on certifications, taking CEUS and trying to network. I only know of 2 residency programs right now...
  22. Advice needed for new BSN, RN in the Tampa, Fl area

    Congrats Sam! How hard was it to get into the All Children's residency program? If you don't mind me asking do you have an ASN or BSN? Also, what do you think you had to offer that got you the job?...
  23. Advice needed for new BSN, RN in the Tampa, Fl area

    Does anyone know if St Joes, Brandon, Lakeland or Tampa General have any upcoming residency programs?
  24. Working for a Staffing Agency?

    Great question. I just recently turned in my employee packet at a staffing agency. Lots of paperwork i.e background check, tp test, health statement, license, car insurance etc When I turned it in,...
  25. My Job Search

    I'm a new grad of an ASN program with no experience. I have a BSN in business and am in the middleof a career change. I have a very high GPA and I'm currently seriously mulling around continuing in...