RiaRN3

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1. The difference between hydrogel dressings and hydrocolloid dressings

   RiaRN3 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   both maintain a moist environment. But hydrocolloid dressings have the capacity to absorb mild exudate or

2. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

   RiaRN3 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   Took me nine months to a year in nyc with a BSN. Don't get scared though, our graduating class had grad-to-hired times that varied greatly, depending on how early they started looking & how much...

3. No longer a "New Grad" after 6 months?

   RiaRN3 replied to RiaRN3's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hahhaa. Riiight?! Like it matters. ah... well, I'm sticking with: "I'm a new grad until I get that 1 year

4. Are there any hospitals hiring new Grads

   RiaRN3 replied to Putter's topic in General Nursing

   Sent you private message. :) Anyone who seriously needs to know, just pm me. :) Privacy and

5. Just took Nclex...again

   RiaRN3 replied to Inzane's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Fingers crossed!!! Hang in there!

6. Are there any hospitals hiring new Grads

   RiaRN3 replied to Putter's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! I've had 4 interviews for new grad positions in 3 nyc hospitals (Yes, twice in the same hospital for 2 different positions!!)! Sadly, I did not get any of them. But the managers and recruiters...

7. What are you thankful for today?

   RiaRN3 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   Today... I'm thankful for: * Hair products & mascara, without which I'd look like a boy * My patient, kind, and forgiving hubby who looks @ me lovingly even when my hair is limp & flat * My...

8. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

   RiaRN3 replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

   What, specifically, is discouraging

9. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

   RiaRN3 replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   That's appalling! Have you told your clinical instructor? I believe that would be the chain of command... Also, at the end of clinical rotations, they usually give you a form to evaluate the unit/...

10. No longer a "New Grad" after 6 months?

    RiaRN3 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I got this alarming comment from one of the recruiters I spoke with. She said after 6 months, new graduates are no longer considered "new"?!?! Not sure it matters but yeaaahhhh.... So, after...

11. Finally got official job offer

    RiaRN3 replied to L8RRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow now this is something new!!! They made you wait after they've told you you got it?!?! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your persistence paid off BIG TIME!

12. Job Hunt Question: Does recruiters interview just for the heck of it?

    RiaRN3 replied to RiaRN3's topic in General Nursing

    (OMG! I can't edit my title anymore! hahaha. Sorry for the grammatical error!!

13. i got a job!

    RiaRN3 replied to KADRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoo hoooo! :) Congratultions! Sounds like a great place to start! Best of luck to you on your new

14. job fair

    RiaRN3 replied to guitarhero's topic in New York Nursing

    If you're a new grad, just be prepared for being turned away like a leper! kidding. But yeah, seriously, have tons of resumes @ hand. Ask for a business card / contact number from the person you're...

15. job fair

    RiaRN3 replied to guitarhero's topic in New York Nursing

    Very similar. The list of participants are the almost the same. I checked the websites! Skipping this one. Have too many logo-dpens as it is. And, well, a list of hospitals/ agencies to last me a...