Bobbkat

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  1. Backus Residency, L&M Grad positions

    Bobbkat posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything? I submitted apps for both right when they became available, so I feel like I have been waiting with no update forever. Have they just not changed my status to 'sorry we...

  2. Backus Residency, L&M Grad positions

    Bobbkat replied to Bobbkat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have applied about 30 times to L&M, can't get so much as an interview. They obviously don't need nurses that badly....at least not new

  3. Backus Residency, L&M Grad positions

    Bobbkat replied to Bobbkat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I got my 'no thanks' from Backus a few hours ago. Ugh. I wish I lived near more

  4. ATT, found out why I haven't received it, guess why?

    Bobbkat replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It happened to me. I graduated from school in Dec '09 in Michigan. I was taking NCLEX for Connecticut though. I filled out all the appropriate paperwork at my school, confirmed with several people...

  5. IV Placement on Deaf Child

    Bobbkat replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    I took ASL too. We were required by our school to either take a basic Spanish or basic ASL class for healthcare workers. Keeping hands unrestricted was pretty much the first thing that we learned in...

  6. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

    Bobbkat posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Has everyone gotten a job but me? I'm not seeing nearly as many 'No thank you, New Grads' posts as I used to. For the record, I'm still jobless. Applications submitted: probably 120. Interviews:...

  7. Job interview!! FINALLY!

    Bobbkat posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    After probably 150 applications, I FINALLY got a call for an interview today! I don't know a single contact in a hospital, I did my clinicals and went to school 800 miles away, every single...

  8. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Considering, but not sure that I have the stomach to do it yet. Good luck on your search babybottomsup, I hope you don't have to look that much

  9. NO jobs for new nurses, I may quit school.

    Bobbkat replied to oceanbaby's topic in General Nursing

    The climate right now is awful. Knowing that, if you want to be a nurse make sure you start doing everything that you can to make yourself marketable. Get any job in a hospital that you can....

  10. LVNs=no job?

    Bobbkat replied to kikisan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I am applying everywhere too. I'm an RN, but I've tried applying for PCT, aide, whatever I can get. No luck so far. Good luck! Take what you can get right now, and hopefully shortly you'll...

  11. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know they are. But there's nothing wrong with me saying that I'm already doing

  12. LVNs=no job?

    Bobbkat replied to kikisan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm unemployed too. At this point I would take anything I could to get some experience and make some connections. I would make it clear however, that if they are hiring you and paying you as a home...

  13. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the encouragment Shannahan. I'm in Connecticut. I really, really don't mean to rain on the parades of those who get jobs. It's awesome, and students need to pay attention so they can get...

  14. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let me preface, before going on, that I know (or at least am assuming from the tone that I am inferring from your post) that you are truly trying to be helpful. I hope that you are not reading my...

  15. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As much as I would miss my husband, leaving him for a while doesn't bother me as much as leaving my daughter for a while. She's only 2, and it breaks my heart to think of only seeing her once a month...

  16. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've already inquired, and am waiting for a patient care (as opposed to gift shop) spot to become available. In the meantime.......I am waiting. There's not much else to do. I'm looking into extra...

  17. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in Dec, so I haven't been unemployed as long as some. Yes, I have applied for PCT, HUC, unit secratary, OR restocking, etc, etc. I did get a call on one of them, but it was because the...

  18. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How is 'building your own network' different than 'knowing people' though? In my mind it's simply semantics. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled for people that are able to get jobs, because it truly...

  19. Failed, I need some advice!

    Bobbkat replied to kindofageek's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry that you are struggling with this. My only advice is this: if you are struggling with the traditional BSN route, I would highly discourage you to NOT obtain your BSN through an accelerated...

  20. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    Bobbkat replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those of us (like me) with no connections, get no job. That's about it. My connections are 800 miles away. My family is here. Nursing has very quickly turned into a business where effort, skills,...

  21. Frustrated... can't find anyone to hire new grad nurses!

    Bobbkat replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    futureunkonwn, there is no lack of positions posted. They just aren't being filled. Employers are posting positions, and leaving them open for months, even years in the case of the hospital closest...

  22. Frustrated... can't find anyone to hire new grad nurses!

    Bobbkat replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also feel your pain. I have a BSN, my RN license, great gpa, but haven't been able to get a single interview yet. I've put in about 150 applications so far. I did have one interview scheduled,...

  23. Job interview!! FINALLY!

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

    Thanks everyone for your kind words. I'm trying to keep my chin up and at least remind myself how much my daughter seems to be enjoying having Mom with her all the

  24. Just took Boards May 2010

    Bobbkat replied to mrsmom79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It worked for me when I tested earlier this month. I was so nervous, I combed through a ton of Peason Vue trick responses. They were all accurate. I'm sure you

  25. Selecting a Nursing Program

    Bobbkat replied to scu51lly's topic in General Students

    This is purely anecdotal, but regarding the schools with hospitals being attached, in my very little experience I disagree. I say this only because I delivered my daughter at a large university...