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  1. I am officially a NICU nurse!

    fitRNpic replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where did you get a job as a new nurse in

  2. Inept New Grads?

    fitRNpic replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    New Grads need support and good mentors. Coming from experience, it seems to me that many of experienced nurses seem to be too stressed and busy and stretched to their abilities and thus are getting...

  3. CNA license?

    fitRNpic replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    In the state I live in, they do not give a license or certification # to CNA's. When I became a CNA 10 years ago, we didn't get anything but the letter stating that we passed. Now days, they don't...

  4. NICU Jobs??

    fitRNpic replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck, let me know when you find something or some place that will hire without experience. I live in IL and hold an IL and WI license. Here they will not hire you unless you have at least 3-5...

  5. What are the chances of being fired as a nurse?

    fitRNpic replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You most definitely can be fired from your job as a nurse. (speaking from many experiences!) I have not had much luck with nursing jobs. My first job I thought was going to be my dream job, one that I...

  6. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    fitRNpic replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was a Military Police Officer for a little while and was going to be a police officer or Lawyer, but changed my mind. Being a Lawyer is too much desk and paperwork!! I would really like to be...

  7. Weight Requirements

    fitRNpic replied to chanelle924's topic in Government, Military

    Wish I had your problem! I don't think that you will have any issues. They are more strict about being overweight (according to their standards). When I joined the Army in 1998 my weight was pretty...

  8. Getting RN while working FT

    fitRNpic replied to SarahOrtiz's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is extremely challenging and very hard work. I was a CNA/Nurse Tech for 7 years before I finally received my BSN. At first, I wasn't so sure about nursing. I did the CNA thing because it paid...

  9. Wright-Patterson or VA in Dayton, OH

    fitRNpic replied to babblingbrook's topic in Government, Military

    OH is great. My husband and I go there a few times a year for vacation. Everyone we have ever encountered there have been really nice. It is very beautiful there and from what I have researched, there...

  10. Hospital Expansion

    fitRNpic replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    My first hospital job (as a nurse Tech), we were able to control the temp setting in each room. It was done through the phone. We would call the number, dial in the room number, and it would tell you...

  11. NNP programs, pt2 (more info!)

    fitRNpic replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am not able to sort the schools. I tried to click on the column to sort them by state, but it will not let me do that. Also will not let me widen the columns in order to see all the info within each...

  12. Willing to relocate for a NICU job- help pleasee

    fitRNpic replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am not a cuddler or greeter for NICU and where I live, it is not possible. The closest NICU to where I live is where I had my first NICU job. It did not work out because it is not the right hospital...

  13. position 1hr 15 mins away..should I?

    fitRNpic replied to R.NICU's topic in General Nursing

    I only wish that I was in your shoes right now. Take the NICU job! You may never get the chance again. I long for a NICU job, it is my passion and the reason I went to school to become a nurse in the...

  14. considering move near wright-patterson afb

    fitRNpic replied to babblingbrook's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You should post this in the Military/government nursing section. You may get a lot more responses from nurses that work at

  15. I am officially a NICU nurse!

    fitRNpic replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't mean to butt in on your thread, but I want to know where all of you recently found employment in NICU. I have been trying to get into a NICU for over 3 years and have not had any luck! NICU is...

  16. Willing to relocate for a NICU job- help pleasee

    fitRNpic replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am right there with you. I have wanted a career in NICU since before I even went to school to become an RN. I am not a new grad (Graduated in Spring 2007) and have 3 years experience in a variety of...

  17. First NICU job

    fitRNpic replied to RNN09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't have much of a choice, needed a job and not going back to adult med/surg! Still hoping that a NICU will hire me

  18. First NICU job

    fitRNpic replied to RNN09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello again. I still have not landed my dream job in NICU and am still in search! I am currently, and for the last year, been working in Pediatric Home Health. I care for post-NICU infants and...

  19. First NICU job

    fitRNpic replied to RNN09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I too kind of experienced what you have. I graduated in 2007. My first NICU job I thought was great and I was excited to go to work every day and learn more. However, the orientation program was not...

  20. Childrens Memorial Hospital

    fitRNpic replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, I have applied to every NICU, PICU, and Peds position there as well. I check most of these hospital's employment listings at least once a week, if not daily. Thanks, I need more than luck, I need...

  21. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    fitRNpic replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I travel about 5-10 miles from my house to my home health client. However, at this time, I am willing to travel as far as needed for THE job. I am even willing to move to a different state...

  22. Anyone here work for Provena Mercy Aurora?

    fitRNpic replied to IL-NICU-RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have been applying to every NICU in the Chicago (inc Suburbs) area since Fall 2006/Spring 2007. I have not had much luck getting past any of their HR processes. I had better luck by searching for...

  23. Considering Austin

    fitRNpic replied to pugluvr310's topic in Texas Nursing

    I too was wondering about St David's Medical Center, specifically NICU. My husband and I also live outside of Chicago (Rockford, IL) and have been talking about TX. I received an email from Nursing...

  24. Frustrated and REALLY need to VENT right now!!!

    fitRNpic posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok, so...... This journey all started in March 2008. At the time I was overweight for AF standards and had to work my ass off to lose what I needed and then some. Then, after I had maintained for a...

  25. NICU INTERVIEW!!!!

    fitRNpic posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, so after a year of applying to every NICU position possible in 2 states and countless interviews that have lead to no offers, I finally have an interview next week at a hospital I am dying to work...