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  1. Random music with nursing

    BKCinNOLA replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

    I know! Impressive, huh? I definitely was impressed at the first show I went to! Of course, there are definitely way more first year bands than 3rd/4th years simply because first years are doing most...

  2. Random music with nursing

    BKCinNOLA replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend is in medical school, and I know there are probably about 6 or 7 bands of med students who do monthly performances, perform at hospital events, or put on fundraisers for the hospital....

  3. New RN Temporary Position?

    BKCinNOLA replied to cougSN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely a tough situation.. I'd say look into private duty/home health nursing.. there might be medically fragile kids in your area who need a nurse/nanny for the summer months while school's out....

  4. job hunt

    BKCinNOLA replied to mixedfruit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's going, but it's depressing, frustrating, and sooo slow! I've been at it since before graduation in May '09. I got one ray of hope today, though. I've been volunteering with Child Life at an...

  5. New to nursing with no nursing background!

    BKCinNOLA replied to sasha0820's topic in General Nursing

    LA_studentnurse, please, don't be so quick to judge the OP's intentions or abilities. She said, "I have always thought nursing would be an awesome job...not only money/benefits but being able to help...

  6. Some new grad questions

    BKCinNOLA replied to jlynn2303's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! NCLEX is a national exam administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. You can take the NCLEX in any state and have it count towards any one state licensure. However, all...

  7. Why not a "match day" for nurses?

    BKCinNOLA replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, lalalalexi! My BF is in med school now (a first year), and a bunch of his friends were calling him about where they were matched today (so exciting!). I think it would be great if it was a...

  8. please share nurse's duties for each specialized field..

    BKCinNOLA replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Check out the 'Specialty' tab (then click on 'Nursing Specialties' from the drop-down menu) at the top of the page. Just about every area of nursing is covered and most have stickies where you can...

  9. anyone else a new grad nurse from spring 2009 and no job?

    BKCinNOLA replied to caroline147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Haha, I meant to change that measurement after I posted. I'm actually in LA (the state), New Orleans to be exact. Although, sometimes it feels like I'm 3000 miles away from home. Always good to hear...

  10. New Grads and Resumes

    BKCinNOLA replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I figured I'd expedite the process by uploading my letter of intent and seeing if anyone might take a few seconds to take a look at it. Thanks again for your help! -BKC

  11. Letter of Intent: OR Residency

    BKCinNOLA replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Operating Room

    I'm going to attach my letter of intent (sans identifying info, of course). Please let me know what you think of it! Thanks again.

  12. Letter of Intent: OR Residency

    BKCinNOLA posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello OR Nurses! I'm currently in the application process for an OR residency. In addition to my original application and cover letter, HR has asked me for a letter of intent. I was hoping some of you...

  13. New Grads and Resumes

    BKCinNOLA replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I'm in the process of applying for a nurse residency program and HR has asked me for a letter of intent (why I would be a good candidate for the program). This is my dream job and don't want...

  14. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    BKCinNOLA replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My dentist is named Dr. Spitz

  15. anyone else a new grad nurse from spring 2009 and no job?

    BKCinNOLA replied to caroline147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are not alone! I graduated from BC in May '09, relocated 3000 miles away from home, have not been able to find any RN jobs (hospitals, ltcs, md offices, etc.), and am now considering relocating...

  16. Unemployed Graduate Nurse

    BKCinNOLA replied to catRNcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I'm in the same boat. Graduated May '09 with my BSN. Passed the NCLEX in June. I relocated from Boston to New Orleans without a job offer because 1) my boyfriend was going to med school down...

  17. Venting- Pre-Employment Medication Test, plus so much more!

    BKCinNOLA posted a topic in Nursing Career

    As if it wasn't hard enough for New Grads to get a job nowadays.. This morning I had an interview for a New Grad RN position at a local hospital. They told me in advance that there would be a short...

  18. Boston College Nursing

    BKCinNOLA replied to lenac1122's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    and yes, it is true that students cannot get OCPs (or condoms for that matter) from the student health center (there are some groups on campus working to get that changed, and I'm sure they could use...

  19. Boston College Nursing

    BKCinNOLA replied to lenac1122's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there! I graduated from BC's undergrad nursing program last May, so I can't comment on the Master's Entry Program, but I can help you out with the 'Catholic factor.' Like yourself, I don't...

  20. New Grad: 8 months later, a job offer

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

    um.. YAY! Congrats!!! I'm so happy you didn't have to move out of state!! You're going to do awesome! Congrats, again!! p.s. I finally got called for the picu interview today!! So

  21. South shore hospital weymouth cna

    BKCinNOLA replied to noblefraser's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! I worked at SSH as a Nursing Assistant while I was in RN school. I wasn't certified, just a nursing student with almost all my clinicals finished, so I'm sure they would love to hire you as a...

  22. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    BKCinNOLA replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My story echoes many others on this tread. I graduated May 2009, passed the boards in June, and am still looking for an RN position. I, too, took a seasonal retail position to pay the bills/student...

  23. Can I take a break between nursing school/NCLEX and applying for first RN job?

    BKCinNOLA replied to nursetobein2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the job market in 2010 is anything like it is now, you may not have a choice in taking a 6-month break. I graduated in May 2009, passed the NCLEX in June 2009, and am still looking for an RN...

  24. RN looking for PRN position in psych

    BKCinNOLA replied to DA,RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Check out River Oaks Hospital in Harahan. They have PRN openings for RNs.

  25. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    BKCinNOLA replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi all, Just wanted to see if anyone has had anymore luck with finding hospitals that are actually hiring new grads.. I relocated to New Orleans after graduation with my BSN from a Boston-area nursing...