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  1. Where are all the jobs????

    Thank you all for your responses again.... although some were really, really discouraging. Giving up is not an option, I didn't go into Nursing "to get a job" I went into Nursing because it's what...
  2. Where are all the jobs????

    To "hkrntobe" I am in Rhode Island. I too also went back to school late in life, I am 45. Thank you all for your responses, although still discouraging. It's nice to get honest information. I...
  3. So i'm a Nurse right????

    I have graduated, passed the NCLEX first time, been looking for a job for 4 months and I don't feel comfortable saying I'm a Nurse. Not untill I get a job and work as
  4. Unemployed Old Grads?

    Thank you for your response! I will definitly look into it further at my local
  5. Can new Grads become school Nurse?

    Is it possible for a Brand new Grad to become a school Nurse? And is it required to have a BA? I am a new Grad and would love to do this eventually, however I would think it is important to get more...
  6. Unemployed Old Grads?

    May I ask how you found out about and applied for that internship. I would like to know how I could find out about them in my area.
  7. Unemployed Old Grads?

    Right now I work as a private Aid for a family. I did work at a home visiting agency in the past but to be honest, I do not want to work at that one as a nurse, I saw alot of "unprofessional...
  8. Unemployed Old Grads?

    @RNbyDesign... Homecare is really my dream job. However, I have only done it as a CNA. I Know that Homecare agencies only hire nurses with experience, which I can understand because you will have...
  9. Unemployed Old Grads?

    So please tell us, what are us "old Grads" suppose to do. I feel like I am going to become one of these "old Grads" I graduated in December, I have my resume on every hospital website. and I have...
  10. I just graduated, passed the NCLEX and am soooo excited about finding my first job. There aren't ALOT of job openings around here, and EVERYTHING is done by applying online. However, I am really...
  11. I am a new Grad, looking for work. Almost all the hospitals here have you put your application on-line. I really want to work at one particular hospital. I want to approach the human resourse...
  12. hmmmm, that is interesting to know Chin up. thank you for your input. How do other people feel about
  13. I just graduated with a ADN, Passed the NCLEX and now looking for my first job. I am a certified CNA but during nursing school I did private home care a couple of nights overnight, it was great for...
  14. Tips for New Grads from one who got a job

    wow, thanks for some great tips! I also plan on being proactive like that also. I am a new Grad, just passed my NCLEX. I am hearing that it isn't that easy finding a job in this area (RI) I was...
  15. ACLS and Advanced Airways

    While we are on the subject, can someone please tell me where the best place to take ACLS class? I am a new Grad, haven't found employment yet. However my CPR certification is about to run out and...
  16. CCRI Nurs 1010 schedule

    you will have two days of lecture usually 9:00am-11:30 and two days of clinical. You will not find out your schedule untill very shortly before classes start. It depends on what instructor you have...
  17. nursing student needs help with colostomy care

    As far as I know, she did have a consult before leaving the hospital. She has had the colostomy for a year now... but the surgery resulted in a grapefruit size hernia several months later. So that...
  18. I know it is not allowed to give/get medical advice here, so I hope I am wording this the right way as so I can get ideas, direction, good nursing student care advice... I am a CNA that does private...
  19. nursing student needs help with colostomy care

    thank you! good suggestion. It sounds like that may be very helpful. I was wondering if there was some kind of "filler" to fill in the gap" that makes perfect
  20. nursing student needs help with colostomy care

    thanks for the reply.. Unfortunatly it isn't able to be repaired, she has way too many risk factors going on. She is 72 years old, and has many health issues. She is so disappointed by all this.....
  21. graduating/student resume

    I will be graduating in December, for a ADN program. I am a lisenced CNA, however I only worked a private case 2 nights a week while in school. I regret now applying at a hospital for experience and...
  22. graduating/student resume

    Thank you! :) it does help to get other's input and other ideas. I apprecitate it.
  23. when to take the N-Clex

    I am graduating in December! :) Does anyone have any suggestions for how long to wait to take the N-Clex? Is it better to take it right away (although I do not feel ready) or study as long as...
  24. when to take the N-Clex

    Yeah? and that trick is..............?????
  25. "Think like a nurse"

    I am a nursing student going into my second year. You hear alot throughout the program from instructors to "think like a nurse" But they don't really teach you to think like a nurse, just teach you...