Bobbkat

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  1. Anyone applying to Madonna University

    Bobbkat replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Probably. Does she speak really quietly and spend the entire class outlining boxes on the over head? If so, definately her, lol. (She's a totally sweet lady though....just not the most exciting...

  2. Applying for jobs out of state

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

    I had the same dilemma when applying out of state. I am a horrible, horrific liar that absolutely gets wracked with guilt over the slightest, meaningless lie, so I really wrestled with what to write....

  3. Anyone applying to Madonna University

    Bobbkat replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm sssoooo glad to read the phrase "I actually think micro was harder just because its so tedious and boring, but the teacher is great." It means that they FINALLY got rid of the E-V-I-L micro...

  4. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

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

    You have to get REALLY creative. I relocated after graduation too. I begged every person in a medical facility in my 'old' state to check and see if there was anyone that had worked in a facility in...

  5. Anybody have experience with taking a Leave of Absence during nursing school?

    Bobbkat replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

    I didn't take a leave exactly, but I split my second term into two semesters. I was pregnant and due a few weeks into the semester so I opted to only do the lecture classes, which worked out to 8...

  6. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    Bobbkat replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    All I can say is to not buy into the mentality that it is impossible to get A's in nursing school. Work, work, work. You've already demonstrated that you are capable of getting A's, so just apply...

  7. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    Bobbkat replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Grades definately matter. I just interviewed for a position were I was told that they were only selecting new grads that had 'demonstrated a scholastic ability to learn, utilize, and effectively...

  8. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    Bobbkat replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I am very appreciative of the experienced nurses comments and recognition of the plight of the new grad. Too many times I've read comments from experienced nurses accusing new grads of being too...

  9. Finally landed a job!

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

    Wow, that's awesome!

  10. New Grad RN need not apply

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

    I agree with Sheronep. I would never advise someone that truly, wholeheartedly wants to be a nurse to look elsewhere. I would, however, advise someone that is interested because they think it...

  11. New Grad RN need not apply

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

    Whoa Lisa1980, I'm seriously jealous! (and I mean that in a good way, not a snarky sarcastic way ) I've applied for over 200, and I JUST went on my first interviews. Where in the country are you...

  12. Employed '09 and '10 grads: Are you where you wanted to be?

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

    I doubt it's age discrimination unless the hiring managers know you. Otherwise, if they have never contacted you how would they know your

  13. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    Bobbkat replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I've finally gotten a few interviews. I've been on one interview for a hospital position, one for a clinic positon, and I have a LTC interview next week. I applied for over 200 positions though, so...

  14. NICU Special on Discovery Health's "Baby Week"!!

    Bobbkat replied to futurenurseheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It was a family relationship show that happened to set in the NICU, rather than an actual NICU show. That was my impression

  15. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

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

    I went on a job interview a few days ago. Part way through the interview, one of the managers interviewing me happened to mention that there were hundreds of applicants for the job I applied for, and...

  16. c-sec

    Bobbkat replied to SNELM's topic in General Students

    I had one. I got to triage, baby was having lates, no interventions worked, I was in the OR delivering in less than 45 minutes, and the only reason it took that long was because it took FOREVER to...

  17. Clinicals?

    Bobbkat replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Same

  18. Plan B?

    Bobbkat replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd visit a career counselor at your school for information about other good careers for you to look into, should nursing not work out. I know that I personally could not tell a person that I have...

  19. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Bobbkat replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! I'm through hurdle #1. I interviewed a few days ago, and later that day was told that I was one of the final candidates for the position. Now HR is completing my background check and...

  20. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Bobbkat replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just went on 2 interviews (hopefully offers will follow). The salaries I was quoted were: for hospital job: 27.50/hr base for new grad + $1 after 6 months. 4.40 diff nights, 4.75 diff weekends....

  21. RN TO BSN should I put it on my resume?

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

    I've read some job postings that state that they prefer either BSN's or RN's that are currently enrolled in BSN classes. Based on that I would say it is worth putting on your

  22. Anyone applying to Madonna University

    Bobbkat replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good luck everyone! I'm a recent Madonna grad, and I feel very, very prepared by the school. I loved the nursing program. It was a second degree for me, and I enjoyed my time at Madonna much more...

  23. No one thinks I can do it!

    Bobbkat replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry, but I COMPLETELY disagree that having a child means that you are no longer to take care of yourself and your own needs. That's absolutely ridiculous. In fact, as someone that NEVER wanted...

  24. A Major reason for Hiring freeze

    Bobbkat replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm....in MI all the Detroit area hospital went on freezes in 2008. Obama wasn't even elected yet....of course our economy tank in 2008 (again, prior to his election) too. I'd say blaming...

  25. What about a Group practice or Clinic job?

    Bobbkat replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I've applied everywhere, clinics, hospitals, LTC, prisons. It's finally paying off, as I have 3 interviews coming up. One is a hospital, one is a clinic, one is a