Leonardo Del Toro

Leonardo Del Toro RN

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  1. I just can't find a job.

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sorry sugarsugar15 but you finally arrived in the real world and the state of our economy. I myself feel your pain because I've been looking for almost two years now. Don't get discouraged, soon...

  2. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Leonardo Del Toro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Finally after a year and a half and 300 applications decided to say good by to California. It's simply useless to try getting a job here. The last I heard was that 2000 applicants for 5 position is...

  3. You're Hired!: The New World Of Hiring Nurses??

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with you. My prediction is dire for the hospitals in a near future. Nursing is a very difficult job which requires a difficult education and some guts. It is not easy to find trained nurses...

  4. New grad in LTC as first job .. Good idea?

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to live2run00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hear that many hospitals do not consider LTC experience nursing experience. I'm in the same boat. I did apply to some LTC's but because the response is also weak I am sticking with the plan of...

  5. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I mean as far north as you can go. I think in terms of hospitals that will consider taking new grads and don't necessarily have a "ng program". The only hospitals willing to do that are the ones...

  6. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all for your reply. I guess I'll porifice the fine combing ounce more in Cal this time only targeting rural hospitals. I did get two calls yesterday from Texas and North Dakota(wow they...

  7. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are kidding right? 29 applications? I've heard of people who only got a job after 2000 applications! I'm about on the 350 mark. I'm doing about 5 a day and I know it takes a long time to get one...

  8. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you that was

  9. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks Andywolfe. Yes I totally get that the big centers are not hiring. I look at a Wikipedia hospital list by state, then I Google map to see where they are. If its a tiny little town I apply to it...

  10. Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to chuckster's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you TheCommuter...I believe these are the kinds of places where there's still

  11. Nursing Major in Doubt...

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Lil.B.1490's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately times are so tough right now everything an anything out of the ordinary you bring will impact your chances of landing a job as a new nurse. Age, GPA, handicap, achievements, will set you...

  12. Transitional programs in the Bay Area

    Leonardo Del Toro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would like to find resources related to these transitional programs in the Bay Area CA. I have questions regarding placement and the possibility for employment at the clinicals provided. Anyone with...

  13. I GOT A JOB!

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow...that's amazing. You are very lucky. I never heard anyone getting hired without being licensed. I hope this is a sign that things are

  14. Transitional programs in the Bay Area

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There is one more thing I forgot to tell you and this is very important so read it very carefully. This is how you actually prepare and study. You must understand that the NCLEX has two ways to...

  15. First interview as an RN....nightmare!

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to SammyRN2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At best they are a disorganized and unsafe workplace at worst they are using you and your licence. But you're right, a job these days is so rare you can't afford to lose this opportunity. I would...

  16. Transitional programs in the Bay Area

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like you are over-thinking. Maybe you should take my advice to heart the forth time and you might be surprised. Follow these simple steps 1. Know all your lab values and the SS associated with...

  17. Am I being paranoid about this ad?

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to mangopeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not send a copy of my licence to anyone advertising on Craglist. Even though anyone can see your licence # along with your name in the BRN

  18. new grad need help

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to bobo1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Welcome to the New Grad hell. Hope your stay here is

  19. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that if new grads were getting jobs or at least respect for all the work and dedication they had to do to put themselves through nursing school, they would be more mindful of how they are...

  20. Transitional programs in the Bay Area

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What exactly do you need to know Hopefaith? Is this the first time you taking

  21. How The NCLEX Works (Part I): Computerized Adaptive Testing

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to TheCommuter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry but my math sucked here: is 360/265 = 1.4 so you have close to a minute and a half for each

  22. So what are these "other" jobs we NG can go for?

    Leonardo Del Toro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So forget about hospitals RN jobs for now, just take this nightmare and toss it out the window. Oh it feels great... I heard from a friend that the important right now for unemployed newgrads is to...

  23. So what are these "other" jobs we NG can go for?

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you!!!that was

  24. How The NCLEX Works (Part I): Computerized Adaptive Testing

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to TheCommuter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, 6 hours for NCLEX RN so if you go all the way say have to answer all 265 questions do the math 265 / (6 (60)) = 265 / 360 min. = 0.74 . So you don't even have one minute per question but only a...

  25. Do hospitals hire new grad RNs?...

    Leonardo Del Toro replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't say it's impossible. It's all about who you know and how desperate "this hypothetical" hospital you are thinking of is (hardly). The reality is that less then 50% of new grads are getting...