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At my hospital, its a rule. We must do bedside report every single time. If there is sensitive information, we discuss it at the nurse's station. We ask the pt if its okay that we do report in front of family, etc. I believe they did a survey where t...

This just happened to me a few weeks ago. It was after an especially difficult shift where I was sure I made some errors. I had to wait 4 entire days for the meeting with my manager only to find out it was only to see how I was doing in the orientati...

I worked as an esthetician/spa manager for a few years before just recently getting my RN license in Ca. We paid our nurses $35/hr + 3% on laser packages sold and 10% on skin care products sold. I was also paid on commission selling these services as...

Lol...I too am a Liz, 34 & am currently being precepted as well...hope my preceptor feels like that about me! Liz's do ROCK!!!

I :redbeathe Botox!!!!

I have battled with acne all of my life (34 yrs) + am a licensed esthetician of 6 yrs & new grad RN...from my personal and professional experience, stress ABSOLUTELY causes break outs. Increase in cortisol levels cause an increase in sebum produc...

Excited to meet everyone that starts on Monday!

hey guys! ucsd is opening up a few new grad positions this week...check out their website. [color=#3b5998]http://medinfo.ucsd.edu/nursing/newgrads/

Do you have previous work experience? If you do, you should give examples from your previous jobs how you've displayed leadership qualities, people skills, multi tasking abilities, etc. Its important to show how you will use your previous experiences...

I just graduated in May as well & sold most of them to a company called Valore Books...check it out online. They give decent prices & pay for the shipping of the books to them. You get a check within 2 weeks. I considered keeping a few books ...

For sure wait & see! For my background check, they started it on a Monday (I know this because my previous mgr texted me telling me they had contacted her) and I had a job offer by Wed afternoon. It just depends on how quick they can reach your p...

The background company just checks criminal background, verifies licenses/education and calls the numbers you list for previous employers. They ask the employers what the dates of employment are and if they would rehire you. They really don't go furt...

There is NO way that you shouldn't get paid for OT. That sounds illegal :/

You can volunteer at the hospitals in your area & try to make connections so that when there is a new grad position available, they will consider you. Make sure that they do hire new grads beforehand though. You can also contact your clinical ins...

I definitely think your concern is legitimate. While I was doing my pedriatric rotation in nursing school, I was place in a middle school with a school nurse for a few days. This particular school had numerous kids with CP and other disorders. One da...

Take the waitress job in the meantime to relieve some of your financial stress and perhaps look into volunteering in a hospital so you can get your foot in the door. This worked for a few of my classmates. Also, contact your clinical instructors in n...

There are SO many different things you can do with your nursing license. If working with patients just isn't your thing, explore other job opportunities that require an RN license but don't require you to work directly with patients. One of my frien...

I can only imagine how you must feel...I'm so sorry! As you know, the job market for new grads is horrible so my advice is this....take these next few months while you wait to retake the course and try to volunteer at hospital in your area, work on ...

You passed!!! Wait 72 hours and then check the BON website- your name should be on it as an RN :)

I just graduated in May 2011 with an ADN & got a great job....you can do the same. When I started nursing school, I kept hearing the market was so horrible that I just hoped it would get better by the time I graduated....I think it might've gotte...

Send her a private message on FB letting her know you are just looking out for her and perhaps others that see the pics won't & will report her as they should.

Trust me, I know! While I was waiting to hear from this place, I was SO stressed out that I drove my boyfriend, friends, etc crazy because that is all I could think, talk about! But I got it & I'll cross my fingers that you do too! Good luck &...

Maybe wait til tomorrow? They may still be conducting your background check. I recently got hired and was told by my previous employers (which were friends) that they had been contacted by the hospital to verify my employment on a Monday. I received ...

You should create a small packet with resume, cover letter (same one u uploaded), copies of recommendation letters, certifications & license, etc. for each person you are being interviewed by (bring extra copies so each person can have their own ...

You should try to get a job as a tech in a hospital or volunteer in the facility where you think you'll want to work. This is a great addition to your resume and a great way to create connections that will benefit you when you graduate.