NeoPediRN

NeoPediRN

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  1. Need help: Peer interview

    NeoPediRN replied to CTMMaine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a peer interview as my second interview for my current position. I interviewed with the clinical educator as well as four staff nurses. It was uncomfortable for all of us but we got through it....

  2. For profit vs. non-profit facilities...

    NeoPediRN replied to ERRN324's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm working for a for-profit hospital for the first time, and there are a lot of differences. I find that they contract for EVERYTHING! Almost all their docs are contracted, supplies are contracted,...

  3. Did anyone graduate and not work soon after?

    NeoPediRN replied to RN2Adore's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me nine months just to find a job, so yes, I totally understand your frustration. Market is really tough right

  4. Possible to get a job??

    NeoPediRN replied to BosNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there. I'm an RN from Boston also so I understand your frustration. I graduated in May of '08 and finally just started my first hospital position as an RN after 9 months and hundreds of apps. The...

  5. Cover Letter

    NeoPediRN replied to imhomenow's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. if you don't have any CNA experience, you need to talk about previous work experience if you have it and how you demonstrated customer service and/or how it has helped prepare you for this...

  6. Cover Letter

    NeoPediRN replied to imhomenow's topic in General Nursing

    Dear XYZ: Through Such and Such Nursing Program, I had the opportunity to care for patients in many different clinical aspects. I rotated through XYZ hospitals/units/or clinicals and demonstrated...

  7. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    NeoPediRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!! :heartbeat Are you

  8. RN job offer during the hiring freeze era??

    NeoPediRN replied to MAnewgrad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have a BSN and graduated in May '08. I just got a job working in New Hampshire. I commute there and it's a wonderful

  9. Dealing with Violent Children

    NeoPediRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, your niece has add, she isn't add. that bothers me. second of all, no one can answer those questions for you. yes, it sure sounds like they have some sort of mood disorder or lax...

  10. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    NeoPediRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats WildCat!! What is the

  11. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    NeoPediRN replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound a little burnt......we all have to work together in this field. We took an oath to provide excellence in patient care and sometimes that means taking a late phone call and a few minutes to...

  12. Question about no insurance/free care

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm between nursing positions right now and I won't have health insurance until June. I've had what I'm guessing is a pleuritic type of chest pain for three days (sharp pain left lung base worse on...

  13. Help! I'm a new grad and can't find a job

    NeoPediRN replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize. I graduated in May of 2008 and just landed my first full-time, benefited RN position...9 months and 286 applications later. I went through all the emotions you're experiencing right now....

  14. Pediatric Psych

    NeoPediRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Pediatric

    Hello from someone who started out in pedi psych and still works there per diem. My unit is a combined unit, ages 4-17 but we don't take aggressive 16/17 year olds due to the young kids. My best...

  15. So sad. :(

    NeoPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just wanted to update. I was HappyPediRN and changed my name awhile back because I didn't know if I'd end up getting a job in peds. I'm happy to report that I will get to be a pedi nurse! I start...

  16. New Grad Salary @ Anna Jaques??

    NeoPediRN replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's basically a CNA. Different hospitals use different titles for their aides/nursing assistants. It's easiest to get hired if you're looking for per diem. If you really want to work at AJ give their...

  17. New Grad Salary @ Anna Jaques??

    NeoPediRN replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Britany, they do very rarely but it does happen. However, it is usually someone who worked as a tech there. With all the budget cutbacks they can't really spend the money it takes to train a new grad...

  18. Pediatric Oncology Nursing

    NeoPediRN replied to CLLB585's topic in Oncology

    Hi from an RN in MA whose dream is also to go into peds oncology. I will tell you that you need a BSN for this field in MA, and there are two inpatient dedicated pediatric oncology units in Boston....

  19. Losing patients =(

    NeoPediRN replied to BrandyL1193's topic in Oncology

    You have to remember that you cannot change the outcome for these patients. Most of them are going to die, if not now then within five years. You make sure they don't die alone, that they have someone...

  20. New Grad Salary @ Anna Jaques??

    NeoPediRN replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They are not especially new grad friendly to be honest. They don't have a dedicated new grad residency program. If you have your heart set on working there your best bet is to obtain a PCT position...

  21. New Grad Salary @ Anna Jaques??

    NeoPediRN replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work there. $25.50-$26/hour, but they are not hiring new grads at this

  22. Pay Rate For New LPN Graduates???

    NeoPediRN replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A little over 50

  23. Pay Rate For New LPN Graduates???

    NeoPediRN replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The starting pay is roughly $21-$22/hour here but the market is terrible. There are no jobs anywhere, for LPNs or RNs. I'm traveling to NH for work as an RN because there are absolutely no jobs and...

  24. Does anyone work at Parkland Medical Center?

    NeoPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just obtained a position there and wanted to see if there is anyone else on here who works for this hospital. I don't have a start date yet as I'm waiting for my NH license to go through. I loved...

  25. New Grad Boston Rn's Making $55/hr??!!

    NeoPediRN replied to lisa41rn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    While that's all well and good for your experience it doesn't change that the job market for new grad nurses in the Boston area is extremely bleak. What you posted was not inspiring, it was petty and...