KK1017

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1. New Grad RN - employment options???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Hello all - I did end up finding a job 40mins north of Boston in Reading. It's a long term care facility and was a pretty rough experience. BUT! It got my foot inthe door. I have since moved back...

2. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

   KK1017 replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there , I worked at Wingate in Reading. There are a ton of Wingate facilities surrounding boston. Good

3. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

   KK1017 replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I just got to the end of my first year as a nurse. It took me 4 months to find a job in Boston and I had to settle for a long term care facility. It was an absolutely brutal experience but I...

4. When can I start looking for an RN job in a hospital???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in General Nursing

   Oh no, I did graduate this past May...May of 09

5. When can I start looking for an RN job in a hospital???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in General Nursing

   Yah, I've thought about getting my BSN. However, I JUST came out of 7 years of college and the thought of that is kind of torture right now. I am looking into doing an ACLS course

6. When can I start looking for an RN job in a hospital???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in General Nursing

   Thank YOu! It's nice to hear some encouraging words! It's pretty hard to find them right now so it's very

7. When can I start looking for an RN job in a hospital???

   KK1017 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I graduated from nursing school in May and didn't find a job as an RN in Boston until 9/09. I've been working in a skilled nursing facility on a rehab floor since that time. While I feel...

8. New Grad RN - employment options???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Also, feel free to pass along interview

9. New Grad RN - employment options???

   KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thanks!! She basically told me on the phone that I wouldn't get a job because I'm a new grad. However, I'll go into the interview with all the reasons she SHOULD hire me. Keep your fingers crossed!...

10. New Grad RN - employment options???

    KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good suggestion. I now have an interview somewhere north of Boston. The DON picked up the phone and basically said that there is no way I'll hire you if you're a new grad..but do you have any...

11. New Grad RN - employment options???

    KK1017 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I did a week long home care thing for an agency working as a health aide. It was one of the worst experiences....ever. I'm nervous to work as an RN doing home health just...

12. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

    KK1017 replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Add another new grad to that!! Where are

13. New Grad RN - employment options???

    KK1017 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello all, I've been an RN in Boston since 7/09 and (clearly) haven't had much luck with finding a job. I've applied to over 70 jobs. I went to school in NY and realize that this makes it even more...

14. Newly Registered Nurse in the Boston area

    KK1017 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, so...I get it. It's really hard to find a job as a new RN, especially in the Boston area. I'm looking for some positive words of encouragement, advice, etc. I passed my boards on 7/7/09 and...

15. Prayer Request... 2nd NCLEX Attempt

    KK1017 replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do it! Stay positive and take a nice deep breath between each question. This piece of advice may sound really stupid but when sitting down to take the test pretend that you're having fun!!...