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Hi everyone, I am a soon to be BSN grad in May 2009 and was wondering what the Houston job market is looking like for NG RN's. I am from Ohio/Michigan boarder area and it's a horrible time for any job here, even RNs are getting laid off! Also, a lot ...

To all the Cleveland new grads (within the past year or so): Wondering how long/after how many applications it took you to get an interview? What was your orientation experience like? Classes? Schedule? 12 weeks? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has insight on the new grad RN experience at Mayo Clinic? I am graduating with BSN in May from Ohio if that helps any. Is there an official new grad program there? How long is orientation? Does it usually start t...

Thank you and Congratulations! Did you just go on the hospital website and look up the nursing directors name/phone number? Also, did you have any special experience as a student--jobs? externships? etc? Thanks again!

For the Cleveland markets, LPN's are pretty limited to nursing homes/LTC facilities, as a general rule of thumb. Getting into Cleveland Clinic (which owns half of hospitals in Cleveland) will be very rough. Getting into University Hosp (which owns th...

Oh, also that was for Main campus...I think the regional hospitals are a bit lower just because of cost of parking on main campus (garages)!

I am surprised that you started at 23...I externed (Nursing Associate program) there last summer and was quoted at $25.75/hr for new grad BSN.

Also, as a side note, I find it offensive and ignorant when having the Magnet hospital debate, people on this board will say "they hire BSN's just to get their percentage up" for Magnet credentialing...I think the above reasons make it clear as to wh...

I actually just had this conversation with my NM the other day (who p.s. started as an AD nurse). The way that she explained it to me is--- Baccaulaureate prepared nurses all around get the big picure of nursing. AD nurses get the skills (and yes, ma...

Yes, I am asking from Med Center/Rice Village area TO Sugarland for nightshift, so arriving at work at 7pm. I want to live in a young area of Houston but the job search is not so good so I was given the advice to apply to some suburban hospitals. I w...

Everything I have found for Houston hospitals says that they only hire new grads twice yearly--January & June so that everyone can go through orientation together (money saver). Also, I am in the same boat as wanting to continue to work as a tech...

What is the commute from Houston inner loop (med district) to Sugarland for night shift (around 6pm)? Taking in all of the employment options for the area but I still really want to live in the inner loop. Thanks!

Hi ladies, I am with you! Graduating in May from Ohio (BSN) & really hoping to find a good paying-great orientation-lovely weather area so I'm looking into Houston. My sb is at the beginning of March and from what I'm seeing the interviewing does...

Blackberry. Lasik eye surgery!!!. Real Uggs *or nice boots that will keep my feet warm and dry*. And something really nice for my sister who has been my sounding board with me in this whole nursing school journey.

Anyone in clinical can teach you how to pass out a pill, program an IV start pump, or clean a wound. Working as an aid in school will give you invaluable experience with nursing culture, prioritizing patient's needs, customer service, picking up on h...

I didnt work during my hardest semester (the one with pharm, pathophys, interventions, and clinicals) but after getting the basics of nursing down i did get a job as a nursing assistant at a hospital and let me tell you, it has helped me tons!!! i fi...

I was considering moving to Tampa or Orlando areas and after much research and making nursing contacts discovered that Florida is near the bottom of the totem pole for nursing wages and also has a high cost of living, including high home prices. Tamp...

All 50 states will require you to be licensed by their state Board of Nursing. This is to protect the public and to make sure that we are all competent nurses! Hope this helps--good luck on your search :)

Was the $26.75 the day shift base and with benefits?

definitely 11p-7a for me. there is no management to stress you out, a teamwork feel, and although the patients never sleep its a really great time have conversations with them and learn.

you start answering your own phone with "may i help you?" :)

Hang on May grads...its going to be a bumpy ride!! Started applying this week per the advice of several separate faculty members. Never too early to start and like everyone else said, they will know you are a new grad by resume. Good luck!

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