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  1. Please Help Me decide...School or Job?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in Correctional

    I have an interview coming up next week at the correctional facility in california and i'm wondering what kinds of questions to expect. If anyone have any info, kindly please help me out. Also, I...

  2. Why Newly RN Grads still unemployed!!!!

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I submitted so many applications for RN jobs but most doesn't hire me because I am a newly RN grad (even with a license). They used to hire newly RN grads on the spot with sign-in bonuses. Nowadays,...

  3. I hate nursing..

    Thank_You_RNs replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too. Now, that ive been through the end of the tunnel, the light is not even that better. I've spoken with some of my friends who are teachers, accountants, mechanics, etc.. they all seems to...

  4. CSU Los Angeles School of Nursing (CSULA Fall 2010)

    Thank_You_RNs replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone????

  5. CSU Los Angeles School of Nursing (CSULA Fall 2010)

    Thank_You_RNs replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    How hard is their RN-BSN program here at CSULA? Are the instructors hard on students? Is it possible to work and go to school at the same time? What is the clinical rotations like? Hope someone...

  6. New grand LPN contemplating working at a prison

    Thank_You_RNs replied to srleslie's topic in Correctional

    @ srleslie: don't know much about correctional nursing but I also have an interview at this state prison next week. I don't know if i'm going to attend the interview because its far from where I...

  7. RN degree overseas

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope I dont offend anybody. I heard some people who are U.S. residence are going overseas (such as Philippines) and attend college there to get their nursing degree. Then, they can come back and...

  8. quit the job..did i do the right thing ...?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The answer to your question...Yes, you did the right thing. We had similar experience working at LTC. And I tell you, I will never work at LTC again. Saving your license and your sanity is worth...

  9. New RN w/$99k debt - Pay Off Plan

    Thank_You_RNs replied to sozo's topic in General Nursing

    With that huge debt, i dont think i'll be walking to a car dealership and asking for a brand new car. That is just plain stupid. And since most of us are struggling old/new grads who couldn't find a...

  10. Health Care Reform passed, more jobs for nurses??? Yes or No???

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now that the Healthcare Reform Bill has passed the Senate, does it mean more jobs for nurses (experience + new grads)??? Does it mean more regulation, more paperwork, and the quality of healthcare...

  11. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

    Thank_You_RNs replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't heard anything back yet either. Hope they send the emails soon. Goodluck to all of

  12. Need some help. Venting/ questions!!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I did work in a SNF/LTC/Rehab facility before and I didn't stay there long enough. I'm suprise you stay there for almost a year. For me, I couldn't stand it. I felt that my...

  13. Looking for work... easier said than done.

    Thank_You_RNs replied to gleasm's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Here in Ca, the grass is not greener also. We just have to wait and see whats in store for us. Otherwise we might have to take a non nursing

  14. Do you regret going into nursing?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I think the question should be phrase, "WOULD YOU STILL PURSUE NURSING IF THE PAY WASN'T THAT

  15. Health Care Reform passed, more jobs for nurses??? Yes or No???

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

    I miss those school days when I was doing clinicals and seeing SIGN-IN BONUSES all over the hospital for newly grads

  16. New Grad No Job? $ for More Training (CA) - do you think it will help?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to sozo's topic in General Nursing

    I will believe when I see it happening. But for now, I havent seen any improvements in the job market. More and more new grad rns and lvns are graduating without jobs. As an old grad/new grad...

  17. Recruiter's Interview Question. Confused

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe someone can help me with this confusing nurse recruiter's questions. Please give examples in your experience. Thanks. 1. Tell us a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did...

  18. Overworked at SNF! Should I stay or leave?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an RN with less than 6 months of experience. After months of applying to many hospital jobs, I ended up getting a job at this SNF facility. I know I should be happy because I have a job during...

  19. Overworked at SNF! Should I stay or leave?

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

    I did what I thought was right. I resigned. It felt as the weight on my shoulder was gone. I can finally smile again. Thank you to all who replied and gave advice. It was definitely an experience...

  20. Overworked at SNF! Should I stay or leave?

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

    Today, we had 47 patients. I felt so exhausted and drained. I didn't get to take breaks nor lunch and left the facility late. But I still have to put in my time card that I took them and left on...

  21. Overworked at SNF! Should I stay or leave?

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

    @ SuesquatchRN, there's 98 residents in our facility. 2 nursing stations. My husband wanted me to stay, but I honestly wanted to give it up and look for something else. What should I do? In these...

  22. after 7 months of working as a new grad RN...

    Thank_You_RNs replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @ spongebob6286: i know that feeling. i used to work at this facility with a ratio of 1:20 with some help from cna & lvns. i quit after couple of months. i have no regrets in quitting because...

  23. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To rksgray13: Maybe the reason your friends got hired is because they have connections inside where they're applying too. Who knows? It make a big difference. To all: 1. How many here graduated...

  24. RN to BSN at University of Phoenix?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to JP82's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm glad I didn't go to a private nursing online school to get my RN. I am lucky to get accepted and graduated to a public community college. Our NCLEX passing rate falls between 85% to 95% on...

  25. Nursing School Loans!?!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Goodluck in finding a job when you graduate! Hope your school helps you find a