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  1. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    nurse441 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    i agree. except i precepted on a floor that wasn't new grad friendly. booo.... find a unit that actually hire fresh new nurses and THEN precept there. otherwise, u'd be like me.. wanting to work on...

  2. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    nurse441 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    agreed. i don't think you can exactly feel our pain unless you're in our

  3. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    nurse441 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree and disagree. I am a struggling new grad from May 09, and I do see your point that nursing is no different from business. It is still competitive. I guess the keyword here is...

  4. Depressed about new job-hate it- quit???

    nurse441 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    hugs* i would transfer to another dept in the hospital! transfering to another hospital and starting fresh again would be

  5. How do I get hired into OB?? Please Help!!

    nurse441 replied to MarcyRN3385's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i'm on the same boat as you. i'm trying to figure out ways to spaze it up. 1) join AWHONN (look it up). do their CEU and print them out. go to conference, participate, engage, network. 2) volunteer...

  6. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    Bay Area California.I tried Headhunters also (agency). They didn't do anything for me. i'm around a lot of teaching facilities. Some get 600-1000 applications per 5 spots ugh... maybe i have a better...

  7. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    I like how DogWmn said to think outside the box. Just a couple minutes ago, my professor from nursing school e-mailed me about volunteer opportunities in 3 areas. The Skills Lab/ Medical-surgical Club...

  8. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    thank you nurses for the replies. I've heard various things about working as an assistant, MA, CNA, LVN etc under a RN license. Some people say that's against hospital rules due to legality issues...

  9. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    actually, my friend got hired just with her RN license for the

  10. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    within the state of california for me. i tried applying but no luck. and realize it wasn't really worth it for

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

    nurse441 replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    aww don't be discouraged. your grades looks good! just keep trying. my friend graduated from CSUEB 1 year old and she coudln't find a job either.. IF... if i can turn back time.. i would take a CNA...

  12. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    nurse441 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks DayOhioRN for the correction. The information I provided is for Staff I positions. I'm unfamiliar how the criteria changes for experienced nurses. But i'm curious as to why they would...

  13. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    nurse441 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Stanford Hospital's job post Requirements: SHC New Graduate RN Residency Program Starting March 1, 2010: Graduate from a BSN or master's level entry into practice program, accredited by NLNAC...

  14. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    nurse441 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    i've been searching for jobs, and i do come across some hospitals that specifically won't accept online degrees. just

  15. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    nurse441 replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    new grad here.. i'm getting nervous reading this thread sometimes I feel like fresh meat not knowing what i'm stepping my feet into. i just turned 24. hrm... sometimes I wonder how come nursing...

  16. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    nurse441 replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. can you elaborate on the real world nursing?, or what they failed to teach you in nursing

  17. Stanford New Grad program

    nurse441 replied to robind's topic in California Nursing

    thank you for the comments :) merry christmas to you

  18. Am I crazy because I love med surg???

    nurse441 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to the economy, there are new grads out there begging for ANY type of nursing job (that is if they want to give us a chance). interestingly enough, why is telemetry and med-surg (other than...

  19. Stanford New Grad program

    nurse441 replied to robind's topic in California Nursing

    i had a phone interview couple days after I applied. too bad i was so nervous that I kept messing up. ah!!! I did my clinicals there too. i'm not too

  20. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    nurse441 replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    of course i didn't comply! these were just silly wishes i came across during nursing school. dad was sent to cafeteria pronto. btw this was 2nd year nursing school on Postpartum..i was still a newbie...

  21. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    nurse441 replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    so far in postpartum, i've dealt with... - dad saying the baby pooped and smeared on the plastic ID band, therefore i must replace the ID band. - the dad saying "my 4 year old wants to feel special...

  22. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

    nurse441 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    thank you guys for the reply. Its interesting to see that most of the experienced nurses responses are different from the new grad. the job market is very tight right now and i can see how a GPA can...

  23. I think I finally got my first nursing job!

    nurse441 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    How awesome is that!!!!!!!!!!! I agree, i should be calling them and checking back with them. congrats again!!!!!!! keep us posted on how it

  24. I think I finally got my first nursing job!

    nurse441 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    i think you should take ACLS if they're not already requiring

  25. I think I finally got my first nursing job!

    nurse441 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    good job!!!!!! yahh!!! i think i saw your words from couple of new grad posts. i'm so happy for you! indeed it is the best christmas present ever! i haven't gotten any interviews yet, only a surprise...