Hi Rhode Islanders, I am a new grad RN with BSN. I have 3 years long-term care experience as an LPN. I have a hard time securing a hospital job in NYC and is thinking about relocating to RI. How is the new grad job market there? Which hospitals do u ...
I graduated from nursing school in December 2010 and passed my NCLEX in January 2011. Since then, I've been desperately searching for employment as an LPN. Most places require at least one year experience, and I have none besides my clinicals. I have...
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I've now moved on from KH. The traing was 3 weeks (one week in class and two with trained nurses). KH was a good learning exp. it is tough there and their expectations are super high, however, once u master it, it will make u a better nurse. I cried ...
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Thanks for the information. I have applied through the Lifespan network. They have several hospitals listed. I was not familiar with the different areas so I applied to most of them (lol). I am now awaiting response(s).
Hi everyone, I graduated with my BSN in August 2014. Prior to that I was an associates degree RN and could not get a job since everyone wanted BSN, so I went back to school. During school I continued to work as an LPN at a nursing home. So far I hav...
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Thank u Simone, I was just searching for other jobs outside of nursing because I am beyond frustrated. Virginia is not to far away, so thanks for those options. I am about to check them now. Congrats on your offer!!! Did you accept? Do you have to ha...
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Da_Milk_of_Amnesia, what is it like in North Dakota? I was reading some new grad testimonials and they seem to be ok (except for the cheap salary in comparison to NYC)
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I agree with you and i really understand because the nursing manager explained it. I was just disappointed because it was my first and only interview and then i was hit with the "new grad/no experience" story. i just feel like it's a no win battle th...
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I did LPN @ Monroe College (Bronx campus)...i'm going back for RN...If i get a full-time job i may do Excelsior's online program. I was so happy when i got my license, but now the reality of NO JOBS is daunting on me...
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I am in the city...I am not trying to relocate just yet bcuz im scheduled to begin my RN here in the city in September... Out of curiosity though, where upstate? p.s. thx for replying
I have a BSc. degree from Jamaica, but i want to change my area of study to nursing (RN). i went to Medgar Evers yesterday for admissions counselling and found out that the deadline for fall 2009 had passed. i wouldn't be able to get into college unt...
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@lipeach21 Monroe is in Bronx, NY (Jerome Ave & Fordham Rd). They don't offer BSN yet. They do a 1+1 programme, that is, after 1st year u are eligible to sit NCLEX for ur LPN license, and after 2nd year - if u choose to continue - u sit for the R...
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I've realised that the CUNY schools are geared to have students enrolled for 4yrs to complete a 2yr course; sometimes even longer bcuz of their ridiculous waiting lists. I applied to Monroe, passed my entrance exam and got accepted. I started a few d...