As it seems everyone is offering opinons, i'm going to go for it, too :) I have no job yet (I graduated in May). I know it's only been 2 months, and that's fine. It is discouraging, though, when you...
I can imagine it would be in the teens, especially if that's what hospitals start at. My area is the same way. I'd take about anything now, though, I've been graduated for two months and haven't even...
I never had to have a psych diagnosis for a patient who was not a psych patient, but i will attempt to help :) As long as ineffective health maintenance can be considered a "psych" diagnosis, then I...
Hi :) Nursing school is tough, no matter what. But, you can find ways to make the best of it. But it takes pretty much all of your time, as I'm sure you know. I just graduated in May, with a 3.8 GPA....
This is a small tip, but I used it many times on my priority questions: acute before chronic. It seems like common sense, but when you look at the options, usually there is one that is acute, or more...
You have no reason to be discouraged! I passed on my first try with 75 questions, as did everyone else in my class so far. This is just like anything else, people talk about the negative more than the...
I'd like to add a quick question: This may sound dumb, but what's the best thing to say when giving your resume and introducing yourself to HR or nursing supervisors? Just wanted some opinions, or...
This post is very helpful and encouraging. As a new grad, I've been looking since may for a job. I've gotten one e-mail reply, and it was a rejection. It seems the places around my area don't even...
Hi! I'm a newly registered nurse in the state of west virginia. I know very little about CE's. I have received nothing on them, the only info I know is from the website, which is still confusing me....
I'm in the same boat! I graduated in May, I know it's only been 2 months, but honestly, in school they made it seem like we would have no trouble finding a job! I have recently redone my resume and...
Hi! I recently graduated from AAS RN program and am looking for jobs. I live in a small area and the number of opportunities is much smaller than the amount of graduates we have. I have completed my...
I'm graduating an ADN program this May and will be an RN. I feel like no one has told me anything regarding careers and the NCLEX. So, I'm coming here! I live in Ohio. I've been searching for jobs,...