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  1. What's the job market like in Texas?

    ibme replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    How did you like

  2. Honest opinion for a soon-to-be New Grad

    ibme replied to sunshine63's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can always get a job in Med/Surg, but you can't always get a job in L&D... I would follow your heart and do med/surg later if you want

  3. difficulty in getting jobs for new RNs is that true ...

    ibme replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends where you live---apply early, work as a tech and

  4. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    ibme replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    They hire new grads, but usually only for internships which begin in June and January .... I think the deadline to apply has passed though..Due to the economy it is harder to get a spot- they are...

  5. Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

    ibme replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of this in some areas of the country. Also, I just found a job, but while I was searching almost all of the positions I applied for stated "BSN Preferred".... I think with the economy in...

  6. Grand Canyon University

    ibme posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I just enrolled in their RN-BSN program and I am due to start 10/26.. I am also a new grad and will be starting my job 10/12 ... so I was wondering how demanding the first 2 classes are? NRS 430 and...

  7. RN-BSN ?

    ibme replied to Mich2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May 2009 and just enrolled at Grand Canyon University for their RN-BSN in 16 months-- they give you credit for up to 84 hours and then you have to take 12 nursing courses that last 5...

  8. Warning to New Grads

    ibme replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for sharing your story. I can't believe those conditions! This is EXACTLY why I refuse to start in a SNF because it seems like that is the trend among them-yes, I understand why it is like...

  9. States hiring New RN Grads?

    ibme replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    houston, san antonio, longview, dallas, mcallen, corpus christi... hire new grads-- but, it is still competitive though! for example, i live in houston and had to take a job in san antonio! but, if...

  10. Woman's Hospital of Texas interview

    ibme replied to Dramaangel621's topic in First Year After Licensure

    omg how awesome !!!! Dang, I wish I would've called recruiters instead of waiting for them to post the opening first --

  11. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    ibme replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    Time will go by whether you are in school or not; you can either be 37 and a nurse or 37 and NOT a nurse !! :) (by the time you

  12. Please help me

    ibme replied to thecookierookie's topic in General Nursing

    What about taking out a personal

  13. Info for new nurses in San Antonio

    ibme replied to Jaykster's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just received an offer from Baptist in San Antonio as a new grad. I live in Houston, but I will tell you what I have learned about SA... Methodist and Christus Santa Rosa have new grad internships...

  14. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    ibme replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't heard anything.. but I was skipped over during their last new grad internship in May 2009 as well though- I was told I didn't make the cut because I didn't work as a nurse tech in school,...

  15. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    ibme posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    .....and is it the specialty you wanted to go

  16. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    ibme replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Baptist in San Antonio! I was just hired at Baptist North Central which is in a nice area. Apply to the position you want and call the recruiter. The jobs are NOT listed as "new graduate" only listed...

  17. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    ibme replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dramaangel- I was hired at Baptist in San Antonio. I just applied to the RN job openings in the specialty area I wanted (it didn't specifically say "new grad"on the listing, but they hire new grads)...

  18. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    ibme replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't gotten a confirmation e-mail either; I had to resort to taking a new grad job in San Antonio-- it's my dream job, but I am married with 2 kids so we will have to move- or me commute. I hope...

  19. Should i major in nursing?? Help plz!!

    ibme replied to bubbliibby's topic in General Nursing

    I would DEFINITELY see if your local hospital will let you shadow a pediatric nurse for a day!! It will show you what nursing is really like. Good

  20. Any Postpartum Nurses?

    ibme replied to ibme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you. Your examples really helped! I can't wait to get

  21. Any Postpartum Nurses?

    ibme posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am a new grad and i finally got a job that is permanent and will not be rescinded like my last one! i am very excited, it will be in postpartum, but i only had 1 day in my clinical rotations in...

  22. New Grad 1st job in skilled nursing fACILITY/ASSISTED LIVING?

    ibme posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and literally applied EVERYWHERE... I was not selected for any new grad internships and I just got a job offer at a skilled nursing home/assisted living facility. Is this a career...

  23. New Grad 1st job in skilled nursing fACILITY/ASSISTED LIVING?

    ibme replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    update: I turned down the position because they only wanted to give me 2 days orientation and then I'd be on my own with NO other nurse in the building working nights.. and that would be whenever they...

  24. interview on friday, professional references, please help!

    ibme replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you give them your instructors school phone number or e-mail and let them call? I know thats not the best thing to do , but "in desperate times" etc etc-- or do you need actual

  25. Any Postpartum nurses out there?

    ibme posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am a new grad and i finally got a job that is permanent and will not be rescinded like my last one! i am very excited, it will be in postpartum, but i only had 1 day in my clinical rotations in...