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gj chriso---stop apologizing---your opinion and information is valid. It seems some students have a lot more to learn; no matter which school they attend.

WOW I mean really... WOW. You own the school? Yes, cut the other poster some slack. You are the one with your knickers in a twist again with me....

You didn't offend me at all. Mainly because I don't let petty stuff get to me the way you did. But you do need to cool it a bit. Remember it isn't "your" school. And besides get used to opinions that are different than yours. Cut the other poster some slack...

wow a cat fight---just what we need more of in nursing!!!

Do you want to be " right" or employed? let it roll off your back. Why take on the system in your position. If you want to effect change you can always become someone in management and cause change at that level. Don't let their attitudes affect your way of being a nurse.

"what is the correct follow up process for interviews?" ask the recruiter and the nm how they want you to follow up. if they give you the standard--don't call us we'll call you line; ask for a business card (if they have email), send an email about a week later. "i applied for job...when should i call to follow up". give it about a week and then call recruiter and ask the status of your application. ask if the position is still open and if not, ask if you can be considered for a different one. again ask, how can i follow up with you? stress to them that you are not just looking for a job, but rather state to them why you'd like to work at that facility. go easy on the demands too. i heard more new grads say they only want to work er, icu, l&d etc. that is a huge turn off to nms who manage a med-surg floor. those nms may ask you what your future goals are. here is a huge tip...even if you see yourself in the icu in the future...tell that nm your goals for the next couple of yrs are to gain experience, to learn your craft as an rn. every med-surg nm is wondering in the back of his/her mind if a new grad will work there for only a few months and move on. once you land that first job, please let me know! good luck, keep your chin up!

i'll probably get a lot of flak for this post, but here goes.... this is targeted to new grads and/or nurses entering a new area. the questions they ask about your life/family etc. are not wrong or illegal. nms often want to get a sense of who you are and how well you may fit into the existing group. it's along the lines of "tell me about you." stop--i can't stress this enough--stop whining to the recruiter about how bad your interview went, how your feelings are hurt, and how you expect to be treated. these recruiters speak regularly to the nms and will pass this attitude perception on to the nms. you want your recruiter to work with and for you. instead of putting on the bright shiny face to only the nm, do it for the recruiter as well. follow up with the recruiter with a hand written note or email saying thank you for your time. after your interview do the same with the nm. if the job isn't offered to you simply ask the recruiter, did you get any feedback about how i did in the interview? is there something i could improve on for the next one? nursing schools fail in preparing nurses for interviews/resume writing and such. every other industry has these simple standards and accepted interview techniques. in reading some of these posts, i fear many of you have already been labeled by the recruiter as trouble. and for the record i do know of what i'm writing about. i'm a 12yr rn and did work as a nurse recruiter in a major medical system.

Thanks for all you insight! Luckily I've been on the financial/business side of healthcare for about 4yrs and am ready to strike out on my own. I think I've found a little niche in the Denver/Boulder area and just trying to work the courage up to do it. Is good to know others out there have been able to. I keep thinking...there has to be something better in nursing! Will search your posts to see what other pearls of wisdom you may have dropped!

This is a great post, but how did you get started? Do you carry your own liability insurance? How do you market yourself? Are you working on a w-2 or a 1099? How did you base your fee structure? Are you doing "agency-type" contracts with SNFs or hospitals? I'm a 12yr RN and really would love to start my own business...your input would be great!

It is against professional practice to EVER accept a gift from a patient. When in doubt---don't do it. Look up Stark laws.

Since you knew you had these things coming up, you should have made them aware of it at interview time. I agree family comes first, however this is a situation were you may lose this job to another. When you accepted the job these are things you should have told them. Tough spot, but it's entirely on your shoulders. Good luck.

I think this is a sign of the times. Too many people enter nursing because they "think" they'll like it. You are brave and wise for getting out of a field that you have no passion for. Nursing should be a calling not a job. Good luck to you!!

Use this as a lesson for life. You will ALWAYS run into people who don't like you. Who cares that she doesn't like you?? At this point it isn't about her, it's about how you handle it. If you need to communicate something with her, do it in a professional manner. Take out the emotion and forge ahead. Stay calm and just speak of the matter at hand, this will disarm her defense and get you to your bottom line.

yes, i live and work in denver. i have to tell you the prospects aren't good right now, but don't make yourself a stalker type to the nm. the best bet and safest is to go to the nurse recruitment office and hand deliver your resume. if you've not worked as an rn before or are a new grad; make sure you format your resume to reflect the skills you do have. for example...if you worked as a waitress--those transferable skills include time management and learning to prioritize. make sure you present in a professional manner; no jeans, outrageous outfits, etc. remember to ask the nurse recruiter how they want you to follow up. if you by pass them, this could create tension from them. they have more power than you think. they are often rns themselves and have a tight bond with the nms. to review: 1. write a resume with actual skills you have 2. be professional 3. ask for the guidance of the nurse recruiter 4. ask for the nurse recruiters contact info (email). there is power in the thank you note!!!! 5. don't make demands--ie i only want er, i can't work weekends, i won't consider night shift, etc. i hope this helps and good luck!!!!!

The ecomony is making it tough for the RN job market here. From what I've heard even though the hospital website have the jobs posted, they aren't always accurate. So that makes it even tougher to guess if they are hiring.

That's a tall order for only $800 per month. You may have to look outside the city, try Westminster, Thornton, Arvada and Lakewood. Good luck