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  1. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    goodoldroxie replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I actually think that this is illegal. It is an undercover way of asking your race or your

  2. Unemployment & Nursing School

    goodoldroxie replied to kimsey's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, all I know is what I was told directly from the Georgia Dept. of Labor in Atlanta. Maybe Macon has its own rules. I wish you luck in moving on, but I wouldn't count on

  3. Not making it in Massachusetts

    goodoldroxie replied to bostonbakednurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Don't come to GA. No decent jobs here either. Hospitals are closing down, buying one another. Unpaid care is just killing

  4. Nursing in Atlanta

    goodoldroxie replied to hwischka's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I thought this was the Georgia forum. What is this,

  5. Atlanta hiring new grads

    goodoldroxie replied to maryland88's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, "They promise you nothing back" isn't exactly true. They are giving you the opportunityh to learn and get experience. It takes a while for a new nurse to get up to speed. It just

  6. Unemployment & Nursing School

    goodoldroxie replied to kimsey's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Contact the GDOL. I believe that full time school is one thing they allow to exempt you from job search; however, right now the max is 27 weeks which will never last through a full nursing

  7. Georgia Regional Hospital of ATL

    goodoldroxie replied to Lillylyle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Do nurses at Georgia Regional wear street clothes or can you wear colored

  8. Emory Midtown or ATL RNs?

    goodoldroxie replied to diesel66's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Actually, these days you should feel fortunate that they offered you the position. It is not the time to haggle about a buck or two. Get in the door and show them what you can do. Trust me. There...

  9. Advice for going into Pediatrics

    goodoldroxie replied to OpheliasWings's topic in Pediatric

    Has anyone here successfully transitioned from adult care (rehab) to pediatrics? What did it take? What types of companies were willing to train you? I am looking into it and would certainly...

  10. Georgia Regional Hospital of ATL

    goodoldroxie replied to Lillylyle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I was contacted by their recruiter and all of your comments have been really helpful. Are any of you working there at present? What's it really like? Did Central State close already? Is Georgia...

  11. Are there any hospitals that will pay for nursing school?

    goodoldroxie replied to flower2007's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The State of Georgia also has service-cancellable loans and all you have to do is work in GA at a facility that takes medicare and medicaid. Check out the Georgia Higher Education Assistance

  12. Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

    goodoldroxie posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found myself currently unemployed and I thought I would like to try hospice nursing. I passed the initial screening and was invited in for an interview. The interview was going quite well in...

  13. Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

    goodoldroxie replied to goodoldroxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Advice well taken Enchantmentdis. I have not had to look for a job in many years. This is a new experience and everything has changed. I guess it's like going to court - "Just the facts,

  14. Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

    goodoldroxie replied to goodoldroxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the

  15. Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

    goodoldroxie replied to goodoldroxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    To HospiceNurseLPN: So sorry to learn of your loss. God bless

  16. Is this a common requirement for being hired at a hospice?

    goodoldroxie replied to goodoldroxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for your responses. I appreciate your taking the time to answer. Please pray for me as I continue my job

  17. GA Nursing Roll Call

    goodoldroxie replied to jb2u's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello Jay - Roxie here. Mid-life career changer. Non-trad student. Graduated in '93 in midst of the last healthcare reform. Had a difficult time finding my first nursing job so went back to school...

  18. What is your favorite part of your job?

    goodoldroxie replied to GirlDotson's topic in Medical-Surgical

    GirlDotson - You will probably change your mind a dozen times while you are in school. That's okay. You need to experience all the different clinical settings and then you will make up your mind....

  19. GPC Spring 2012

    goodoldroxie replied to sreed73's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I want to reassure anyone planning to attend GPC and who may be apprehensive because of some negativity on this site. I have been working as an RN for over 15 years and the nurses who are GPC and...

  20. Im new and I need your help!!!

    goodoldroxie replied to BravoNurse82's topic in Rehabilitation

    I hope your brother is doing well. If you really like Occupational Therapy, why not go for that? They are in great demand and I believe they get more respect than a nurse does. Just my personal...

  21. Great First Day!!!

    goodoldroxie replied to seamang2's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you dove right in. Your enthusiasm will help you to get through. Good