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  1. Littman Cardiology III vs. DRG Pure Tone Staff Cardiology, which is better?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am thinking about buying a cardiology stethoscope but I am stuck between the DRG Pure Tone Staff Cardiology ($154.98) vs. Littman Cardiology III ($159.98) at www.allheart.com. Anyone has any...

  2. New Grad need some advice! :)

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

    How did you get a job so quick??? What state are you

  3. When do you go from being a "new grad" to an "old grad" w/o experience?

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

    I feel your pain. I graduated dec of last year and since then, i've been hoping to get a hospital job. Unfortunately, no one wants to hire a new grad. I made a list of places I want to apply (even...

  4. trying to keep faith...venting

    Thank_You_RNs replied to luckystars327's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone. Many hospital website will post jobs that says they will consider new grads. However, when you call them, either recruiter will not call you back or they will say they already hired...

  5. New Grad...A must read!!!

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Has anyone been turned down by a hospital nurse recruiter because you work in a long term care (LTC) facility (not an Acute experience)? Also, has anyone been told by a nurse recruiter that you might...

  6. New Grad...A must read!!!

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

    I haven't been here for quite sometime now. After reading all the post, it made me realize that the problem is not only here in California, but everywhere else. Just like everyone else who doesn't...

  7. New Grad...A must read!!!

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

    Thanks for all the response. I understand where all of you guys are coming from. Its just that i'm afraid of putting my 2 months experience in the LTC on my resume because it might not qualify me in...

  8. Warning to New Grads

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

    Oh my god! I felt the same way. This is so true. I've been working in a LTC (SNF + Sub Acute) for almost 2 months now. And I am assigned to a Sub-Acute Unit 12 hour shift. Honestly, Im thinking...

  9. VENT--no call after my interview.

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

    Is it just me or are employers afraid of newly RN grads??? I remember just a year ago, employers were chasing newly RN grads to work for them with sign-in bonuses. Nowadays, we are chasing them in...

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

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

    Let say if I volunteer, can I used that as an experience when getting a job? The reason why I asked is because when I had my job interview, the employer told me that it has to be paid in order to be...

  11. So stinkin frustrated!!!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to floridanursemom239's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi floridanursemom239: A lot of newly RN grads here also are finding it difficult landing a job. Actually, I thought it is easier for newly LVN/LPN grads to get a job compared to newly RN grads. I...

  12. New RN grad, no job, how to pay for expensive private nursing school?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    We all know this recession is making difficult for us new RN grads to find a job. Apparently, our lack of experience in the field is troublesome to any healthcare employers to hire us because it will...

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

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

    How can I get a job if they kept on asking for 1 to 2 years of experience? Why don't they give us new RN grads a chance to show them that we are willing and motivated to learn? I hate to see a lot...

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

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

    I will vent also... I graduated dec of last year and passed my RN boards but still no job here in Southearn California for new RN grads! I applied to more than 10 hospitals within my area. So far,...

  15. Anyone took the NCLEX-RN & stopped at 78 or 79Q?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN & the computer stopped at 78 or 79 Q. I had 15 SATA, no calculations, couple of meds I haven't even heard of. What are your thoughts & your results please.

  16. Anyone took the NCLEX-RN & stopped at 78 or 79Q?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Dimples4321: One thing I learned about the NCLEX is that if you notice that the questions are getting harder, then that is a good sign. How did u felt about your test? I know for mine it was the...

  17. Anyone took the NCLEX-RN & stopped at 78 or 79Q?

    Thank_You_RNs replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out this early morning that i passed the nclex after 3 days...wooohoooo!!!!!!! I thought i failed but i passed.......i can't believe it my name is on the website!!!!!!! Thank you lord...

  18. I failed nclex 1st time. I want to pass on my 2nd try. What should i do???

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON PASSING THE NCLEX CAUSE I FAILED IT ONCE ALREADY. PLANNING TO TAKE IT ON APRIL AGAIN. WHAT RESOURCE DO YOU ALL USE? HOW MANY HOURS PER DAY TO STUDY? WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE...

  19. Just took the NCLEX and I am positive I failed!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to bunnie004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi bunnie004: MY 1ST TIME TAKING THE NCLEX-RN THIS MONTH & MINE STOPPED AT 78, I HAD 15 SATA & MOST OF THE ONES I STUDIED WASN'T ON THE TEST. THE MED QUESTIONS I HAVEN'T EVEN HEARD OF. I...

  20. Foreign RN grad, 1st time in the U.S. How to apply for License in CA?

    Thank_You_RNs posted a topic in International Nursing

    Foreign RN grad, 1st time in the U.S. How to apply for NCLEX in CA? Thank you to all those who will

  21. Hating life!!!!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to totally_lost's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi totally lost: Where did you take the exam and when? Maybe we should avoid that test site too. Maybe you should take it at a different place next time...just an

  22. So...I failed the RN NCLEX....AGAIN!!!!

    Thank_You_RNs replied to Flipz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Flipz: WHen did you took ur 1st and 2nd test? Where did you took both of your test so I can avoid that test