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  1. Who's medication error was it?

    NJFek posted a topic in Correctional

    I'm a new grad RN (May 2010) working in a prison on the 7a - 7 p shift. (For a little background, the oncoming day shift arrives before night shift finishes morning pill call, so we have to wait...

  2. No responses to applications.

    NJFek posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! I am a new grad and have had my license for a little over a month. I have applied to at least 100 (seriously) positions and haven't even gotten a call from one of them. I call the HR...

  3. No responses to applications.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for your encouragement. One poster suggested that I speak to instructors. I have a letter of recommendation from one prof., but as far as speaking to them about calling managers, none...

  4. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was recently offered my first position as an RN in a LTC/SNF in northeast FL. I completed orientation and was scheduled for nights (7p-7a). The thing is, when I looked at the schedule, I noticed...

  5. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all of you for putting your two cents in! I considered every statement that was made. I called the DON and told her my concerns. She told me not to go in on Saturday or Sunday and to meet...

  6. Legalities of working as ACP with RN license in FL

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your reply. I am just exploring options to get my foot in the door of a hospital and am considering every option. Thank you

  7. Legalities of working as ACP with RN license in FL

    NJFek posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all. I was wondering if anyone knows if a newly licensed RN is allowed (legally) to work as an Associate Care Provider in Florida. I'm not having much luck in the way of nursing jobs, and I know...

  8. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very much for your input. I am taking everyone's comments very seriously and am weighing my options. The most difficult part of this entire situation is that my DH just retired from the...

  9. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I asked so many questions that I think people were getting irritated with me, but I felt as though they were trying to dodge my questions... I made it very clear that I am a newly licensed grad and...

  10. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is an accurate description of what is going on. There was a facility orientation that was 2 days long and consisted of me sitting in a room watching videos. As for unit orientation. I'm being...

  11. Would YOU accept this position?

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forgot to add one critical piece of information... I am newly licensed and just graduated in May... and I'm NOT

  12. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    NJFek replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone know where (or even IF) I can find white women's scrub pants with a liner? I have to wear white pants to a new job... thought I was done with white pants w/ graduation, but I guess not. Would...

  13. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May this year and received my license in June. I was so excited feeling like I was beginning an entirely new journey. My excitment is gone now and all that remains is utter...

  14. PSA Healthcare

    NJFek replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow... I just put an application in at PSA in Jacksonville, FL. I would really not be thrilled to do housekeeping but as another poster said, I would keep the patient's area clean. My only other...

  15. Any other new grad RNs in Jacksonville finding jobs?

    NJFek replied to pkmrn10's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated in May, Miss Whitney... (I actually remember you responding to some of my posts when I came on here to ask questions when I was applying to FSCJ!). Where did you end up getting hired? I...

  16. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have followed up with some of the places, but others that said they would hold on to my resume but were not hiring, I haven't called or followed up with them. One of the hospitals told me that I...

  17. Any other new grad RNs in Jacksonville finding jobs?

    NJFek replied to pkmrn10's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wish I could say yes, but I can't. I'm in Jax and in the exact same position. I've been offered ONE position at a nursing home in north Florida, and honestly it doesn't have a great reputation....

  18. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LMoon~ I've been reminding myself lately that I know God has a plan for me... I just wish He would let me in on it! LOL I feel as though I am forced to take it as well. I guess all we can do at this...

  19. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, LMoon. I agree that starting out in ltc is far from ideal. I have many reservations myself. Three months ago, I was caring for four patients and staying busy for 12 hrs straight... I...

  20. New grad from out of state licensing question

    NJFek replied to sheronep's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated in May and got my FL license, but I live in southern Georgia. I wanted to start the process of applying for my GA license by endorsement but when I went to the BON website, I saw that...

  21. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to send an update here. I got a job. It is at a nursing home, but getting it feels very hollow. The DON told me that she "likes to give everyone a chance to get started"... which I...

  22. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospitals were just the areas I focused on yesterday. I am exploring every opportunity I can think of. Part of the issue is that in our area many of the doctor's offices are affiliated with...

  23. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Went and picked up the letter from my prof today and dropped it and a copy of my resume at a major local health system. I get the feeling that it probably won't help much because most of the...

  24. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know, at this point, I would probably take the position. You do have to consider how bad traffic will be, hours that you will be working and how much time you are willing to spend on the road,...

  25. Frustrated by job search.

    NJFek replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BKC, That is very discouraging, but I'm thankful that you were honest with me (and I'm happy for you that you finally landed that job! Congratulations!) I sent an email request to the children's...