AmaruAgent

Thanks for the comment... May I ask what the written test may be about?

Greetings! I would like to apply for Correctional Facility as an RN in California. I have applied for the state before and they have a standard application that you fill out and send. However, this route has something different. It asks you to do everything online including a TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT online. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this process and if I can be enlightened on the process, the assessment and questions/tests. Should I study some NCLEX test questions first? Is this a one-time sit down test? Is it easy? Anything that I can prepare myself to at least score well. Thank you!

Northern California 38.00, 2years after 98 applications and graduating (1st job as an RN) caregiver for the elderly Blood Bank (extremely easy)

Ok. As a nurse its nice to provide background information. This is a thread/story about how nice the occupation is and how horrible it is to find a job for a new grad or inexperienced nurse. I am a 38 yo male and will be father of two. I am not Einstein but I got good grades through pre-reqs and during the RN program. I did it with pure hard work, long hours, dedication and no life. Passed the California Board with ease and was the only one of my class CHOSEN by the school to do senior preceptorship at the Emergency Department (I chose Med-Surg as a strategic choice). I didnt work during school because I didnt think I can handle it, plus my commute was 1hr. So, I graduated with no experience. After applications after applications, many crying nights and TWO years I landed a job at a local blood bank. This blood bank gave me the only opportunity and I took it thankfully. I do love the job and environment, but knew deep down inside there was no care involved (finish this sentence nurses...if you dont use it...you _______) I was asked if I wanted to be a manager and I accepted it knowing that it will move me off the floor and more into administrative work. I took it and the pay was super attractive. I then found myself off the floor and staring at four walls and a computer screen, signing papers after papers, and doing things unrelated to nursing. Honestly it is a dream job...it was easy, it was a fun environment and the pay was great! But like the movie inception...an idea burned inside me. The idea to move out and find something more fulfilling... It has been two years and I can get hired anywhere. There are SOOOOOO many jobs in northern california and I am willing to relocate, but I cant get a job. I believe it is due to my inexperience in anything acute/sub-acute or clinical. Hemodialysis is hard to get into as my job is very similar, infusion nurse wont give me a chance. I love nursing, because I have been a caregiver for all kinds and even dealt with hospice care and seeing patients take their last breath. I am so into providing care. I guess I am trying to vent because I started this in 2003 and it is now 2014. I think its kind of too late to give up but sooo long of trying that I should give up. I just wish that institutions should seriously consider folks like me or new grads because of longitivtiy, right thing to do, and for filling the position. There are so many jobs out there. Since 2009, not too many new grads from my school are able to find jobs and sooo many people are discouraged. Please nursing leaders! Consider people like us. We might be that 6th round draft pick that takes you to the superbowl. We might be that diamond in the ruff. We might be that kid you picked on and is now CEO!

i know its an old post, but do you have a job now? how long did it take, what steps did you do?

I am replying to your message because I have not used allnurses enough to use private messages. To answer your question about blood banking... I think it depends on who you work for...My company is great from benefits to vacation. Most employees stay an average of 15 years to retirement. It is a positive work environment. No illnesses and death. And the work (for me) is too fricken easy!! Only bad thing that I can say is that odd hours (never a late night though), possible long days, and weekends for sure. Hope this helps

Just curious..its been several months now...any luck finding a job? and what was your approach when asked about being termination?

I know this is an old post (2009), but any luck since then getting a job? If so, were you honest? or Hid the truth like a politician?

I am curious on your outcome of that interview. I have a phone interview with them, and planning ahead? any enlightenment that you can provide?

this was a great and helpful post... how did the interview go? any tips on that?

did you get the job?

these salaries area crazy low. I work at a blood bank in northern california and get paid 38.00 for doing nothing.

Hello everyone...I love this website...Im a new user: So I have read a lot of threads concerning prior convictions, and I understand what the BRN is requiring for the application process. Their website is very informative and straight forward. However, I have a situation. I have a juvenile conviction when I was 13 (I'm 33 y.o. now). The application states to report all CONVICTIONS and to site dates and cite the sections of law, etc. Here's the question: My criminal record as an adult is clear, and I know it wont show my juvenile conviction. Do I have to obtain the records from the DOJ myself? or do I just write the explanation of what I can recall from that time with no specific dates, cites of law codes, completion dates, etc?? Please help, I would like to file my application appropriately to avoid any further delays? AmaruAgent