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  1. Down in the dumps

    wabashcannon posted a topic in New York Nursing

    This may be redundant cause I posted a similar thread some time ago, but here goes. I graduated from an ADN program last May, got my license in the beginning of September...I've been applying to lots...

  2. Down In The Dumps

    wabashcannon posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This may be redundant cause I posted a similar thread some time ago, but here goes. I graduated from an ADN program last May, got my license in the beginning of September...I've been applying to lots...

  3. Any tips on how to study and pass the Teas test???

    wabashcannon replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't do so well on the Teas, but I got into an RN program at my local community college anyway. It wasn't really hard at all. I just studied off of the Teas book they sold at the school...

  4. Down in the dumps

    wabashcannon replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello there. Thanks for your help and insight. Lemme ramble on a bit again, just to clarify... I've had three interviews thus far: one at a nursing home, then a psych hospital, and lastly at a NICU...

  5. Down in the dumps

    wabashcannon replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks. BTW, I do know some people I graduated w/ who are working in some of the hospitals I've mentioned, but they do usually advertise that they are looking for BSNs. I did apply to some HHC...

  6. Down in the dumps

    wabashcannon replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh man, good luck on your NCLEX. After graduation, I studied for about 3 months, hard time at the library, mainly w/ my Saunders review book to guide me along my dense pile of notes. It never came...

  7. Down in the dumps

    wabashcannon replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you. Agreed, it's very difficult to "fake" all that confidence and what not...but I think in that department I've been doing alright, at least when it comes to interviews. I've worked retail...

  8. Down In The Dumps

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

    Thanks for the tip. I have a very hard time, however, speaking to the folks at Human Resources. They just act like they have no interest in you. Even when I go to their office in person, nurse...

  9. Down In The Dumps

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

    Hi there. I'm actually in Westchester, so from here, the commute to NYC is about 40 minutes from the train. I've heard of one person who got a job in NYC...but then again, I don't keep in touch w/ too...

  10. Down In The Dumps

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

    AH ha ha ha. That's crazy. I crochet too. All the time actually. Lots of antique bags right now. I learned it about 10 years ago and I pick it up from time to time, especially when things get...

  11. Job for new Grad

    wabashcannon replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you. I graduated the same time you did and live in westchester county. Got my license in beginning of Sept. Still no job. I've applied to almost all the major hospitals in my area, and not...

  12. Minimum experience needed?

    wabashcannon posted a topic in Forensic

    What is the minimum amount of nursing experience needed before getting into forensics nursing and could anyone suggest a good area to work in before specializing in

  13. ***** Am I doing something wrong?

    wabashcannon posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last May and got my license in August. Been applying for jobs for the last 4 months...or have I? I don't even know anymore. Only got 2 interviews...still don't have a job. I'm willing to...

  14. ***** Am I doing something wrong?

    wabashcannon replied to wabashcannon's topic in General Nursing

    i live in NY. Close to NYC. as yes, i would relocate if given the

  15. Is there any type of nursing....

    wabashcannon posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...that doesn't require a lot of nurse client interaction? I know this sounds dumb, but I'm known to be and generally perceived as a quiet person so interaction and communication is an obstacle for...