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  1. RN to BSN at University of Phoenix?

    freeflowchi replied to JP82's topic in School, College Programs

    Find out if the hospital you want to work will accept online diplomas. I know Stanford will

  2. new grad has to repay hospital for quitting during orientation?

    freeflowchi replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot imagine how overwhelmed you are feeling right now. However, if I had two job opportunities right now, there is no way I would quit. With the shortage of positions available, I hope you can...

  3. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    freeflowchi posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone! I graduated in May 2009 and have not been able to secure a job yet. I have an ADN degree with a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing and a Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine. I...

  4. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    I am not sure of your point, here. This forum is for those who have already graduated. Is the lack of jobs our

  5. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    I have seen many ads out there that consider 6 months of training enough experience to be considered for positions (not a new grad anymore). It sounds like you have been trained, and that is what...

  6. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    Yes. I have applied everywhere, but no responses. I cannot afford to relocate before obtaining the position. And I do not feel that I have the luxury of moving anywhere. I need to be in an area...

  7. New grad opportunites in sf

    freeflowchi replied to SNSJFC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most hospitals here are on a hiring freeze. If you go directly to hospital websites, you can usually set up job agent alerts that will email you immediately when a new grad program is posted on the...

  8. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    While I have come to understand what you are saying is likely true, what is my solution? Besides stripping my resume of all education and experience (which is what I have already done), what can I DO...

  9. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    freeflowchi replied to ttreeds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ditto. Good

  10. Advice Please!!

    freeflowchi replied to mofo43's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad since May 09 in CA and have only had two interviews despite over 100 applications out there. My advice is to take any job you can get. Some experience will be better than none. You...

  11. Hospitals hiring ADN grads into ICU?

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

    I agree completely. Unfortunately, organizations and hiring managers do not. We should all be working together to improve nursing and healthcare, but a trend is emerging to disqualify ADN graduates...

  12. Hospitals hiring ADN grads into ICU?

    freeflowchi posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone know of any specific hospitals that prefer to hire ADN grads in the ICU? I would be very grateful for any

  13. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    But this is a forum, not an

  14. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    Thanks for your honest words. I hear "be humble" a lot on this site and am sad that so many people have assumed that I am not. I have never once pretended to be entitled to a position and have in...

  15. Dispel a rumor OR validate a truth...

    freeflowchi replied to gapelaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Would you mind letting me know what facility?

  16. Dispel a rumor OR validate a truth...

    freeflowchi replied to gapelaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely do the BSN. I have an ADN with a bachelor's in another field and it seems to be hurting me. I chose the ADN also because of the cost, only after speaking with several nurses who assured...

  17. Is it worth it?

    freeflowchi replied to barlashl's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely go for your BSN, especially if you can still get tuition reimbursement. I just graduated from an ADN program and cannot get an interview anywhere. New Grad programs are now making BSN...

  18. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    thanks for your support. i am not making excuses so much as trying to change my strategy if at all possible. it might be that i look outside of the acute care system for jobs. it also does not...

  19. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    CrunchRN, any solutions? I appreciate any assistance you could

  20. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

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

    Thanks for the replies. I did not mention it on the original post, but I have applied in CA (my home state), OR, WA, TX, IL, PA, AZ, NY, NJ, GA, NM, FL, SC and I'm sure a few more. But I will keep...

  21. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    freeflowchi replied to ttreeds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should expect to have great difficulty. I am single without kids and am also able to go anywhere. And your age is not helping

  22. When do you go from being a "new grad" to an "old grad" w/o experience?

    freeflowchi replied to prinsessa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in California, where if you attended an RN program, you can get a CNA license by showing up, taking the practical and written test. It is a lot of steps, but you do not have to attend a separate...