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how new are you? I'm reaching a year of nursing practice and trust me, that feeling goes away! Like a PP said, school is a foundation, but most of your learning is actually done on the floor!!! We all make stupid mistakes. Wanna hear some of mine? I ...

yea... there's a million and one reasons people decide to leave their current unit. Mention something about wanting to broaden horizons, or learn a new field, or you want to challenge yourself a little more etc. No need to bring the coworkers into it...

Wow... I don't write orders without talking to the dr first, no matter how late. I mean, its not really that bad to call anyway. Just make sure you're prepared "Sorry for waking you up, pt has a temp of 101.9 but nothing PRN, can I please have some t...

I love the satisfaction of a good looking, clean dressing that I just changed. I also love wound vacs. There's something so satisfying about turning on the vac and seeing the "low leak" level, haha. I'm like... YESSSSSS! I think I'll eventually go ba...

I have found that if i just work my 3 nights in a row and knock it out, after that third night I stay up as long as I can, go to bed early that night and flip myself back into a day schedule for the rest of the week, lol. Works for me. Ex: Work sun, ...

Just wondering. I may be getting a job in Georgia, I'm currently interviewing. However, I would like to be informed IF (fingers crossed!) I do get something. I would need to have a Georgia license in two and a half months, regardless of how I get the...

Yea that does actually!!! =)

There appears to be quite a few job postings that I've seen for experienced nurses in Orlando, the problem is that the new graduates can't find placement anywhere as someone mentioned. I'm a new grad and have had experiences in ORMC (orlando health) ...

LOL, yea, mine was like that for a week until I realized I was getting all the same sort of information for each facility... recruiter, contact info, deadline, etc, so why not just stick it into a spread sheet. Once you create it, its actually WAAAY ...

Thats the second time you've said this. I've yet to see somebody (on this thread at least) say that about you. I know you don't MEAN to come off as being snide, but you are. People posting advice about applying to LTC facilities etc are doing it with...

No, most applications weren't available until at least March. So I'd put that in my little excel spreadsheet: xxx hospital| Application opens March| Joe Recruiter (123) 456 - 7890 | Spoke to recruiter Jan 16th | Application deadline April 1st | Note...

Understandable, however, think of how much mommy can provide to her daughter if she were to get that first job and work a year. Not to mention, advances in technology such as a webcamera. If you chose to move, and utilize the connections you made in ...

Oh, thats really sad. Sorry, I didn't realize it was like that once you had graduated. It makes sense, but it still sucks. You worked hard for your nursing degree, why NOT stay where you have the connections and get a job? The hardest job to get is t...

Thats actually an AWESOME idea, I NEVER thought of doing an online portfolio like that! Kudos to you, and congrats on your upcoming graduation =)

How long have you been unemployed for? Have you thought to apply for an entry level clinical tech job, phlebotomist, or something, JUST to get your name in the system and your face seen by nurse managers. A majority of positions available don't get p...

Or like I said before, show interest. I went to a hospital 500 miles away from where I live since I was in the area, and just met with the recruiter to talk to her about my interest and the program. That was it. I got an interview, and my friend who ...

I completely agree with what you said about networking and working hard. I just graduated in May, and I know a LOT of people from my class who have not had a single interview. I so far have had 4 interviews, and 4 job offers, all from excellent hospi...

Yea, after posting that I did more research and saw that that is often the case. Makes me very nervous personally actually. I have 2 and a half months between now (I've decided to apply to take my boards in GA instead of endorse) and when I have to h...

Have you called the GBON? They would tell you that it generally takes about 25 days to endorse an out of state license for a new nurse into GA. They would probably be the best people to talk to about about...

I applied to every hospital and its mother. lol. But I talked to the nurse educator on the unit I did practicum on, she talked to the nurse manager who met with me that day and then emailed the recruiter who called me... long story short I got an int...

I just got hired at OH and the rate for BSN nurses is usually $21.65. I love the Florida Hospital team, I did a lot of clinical time there, but the Orlando Health charting system is WAAAY more user friendly. OH is also really on top of their game, th...

Hey everyone! I've been looking around at what the job market is like in Las Vegas for when I graduate in May next year. I'd like to move there in May or June but so far jobs for new graduates look quite sparse. Most of them say 1 year experience req...

Hey OP, just wondering how that job search went for you! Did you get a job? I'm looking to move to Nevada when I graduate around next May/June next year but I never realized how horrible the market was for us new grads out there!

Hey! I know this was posted at the beginning of the year, but I was curious as to what you decided to do! Did you move to Las Vegas? And were you able to find a job? I graduate in May and am unsure as to when to start looking for a job to be honest. ...