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  1. Did I get the job?

    carebearsRN replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    hii everyone, so I have an update on my status. They are bringing me in to start the pre-hire process. So it's a bit confusing... during the interview awhile ago, the HR told me that the...

  2. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    carebearsRN replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow the recruiter is

  3. what exactly do people do at those nursing associations?

    carebearsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just wondering... there are so many associations out there that you can join. Whether it is general nurses association or specialty, what do members do once they join? Any pros & cons

  4. Will jobs be ok for new grads in a few years?

    carebearsRN replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it really depends.. it's hard to tell if economy will turn around. But you know what? there ARE jobs for new grads... it's just that 1) they're very limited 2) hospitals are very picky now, they...

  5. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    carebearsRN replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it's very frustrating... and very hard for new grads right now and also old grad with no experience. Don't ever be discouraged w/ the job hunt! There is some place out there that wants you but you...

  6. New RN grad wanting advice

    carebearsRN replied to nlunt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    def. get some experience at an ICU , critical care setting before you consider doing

  7. To all the New Grads on the Job Hunt

    carebearsRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    question... so after calling the HR 1-2x to see if they reviewed your resume and they always give a typical answer.... then how do you follow up and show that you are persistent without being...

  8. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    carebearsRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    sorry that you feel that way about med/surg ... what is it that made you hate it? I think it really depends on orientation, preceptorship...and having supportive

  9. Health Insurance?

    carebearsRN replied to Missyooo17's topic in General Nursing

    depending on your income, you can check medicaid eligibility ... if that's an option for

  10. I did the stupidest thing ever

    carebearsRN replied to shanika1m1's topic in General Nursing

    that's not stupid at all! no need to put yourself down... just explain the situation to her. If you left on a good note, she'll prob be glad to have you back.

  11. Student nurses do the darndest things

    carebearsRN replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    oh my! haha when i was a student, one of the nurses told my classmate to get a stool sample from a pt. She did, in fact...she came back with a full container of stool. ohhh the life of a student...

  12. MOntefiore pre-employment pharm test

    carebearsRN replied to BettyBoo706's topic in New York Nursing

    do you know who makes the final hiring decision? the HR or nurse

  13. Did I get the job?

    carebearsRN replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    haha yea, i think if i bluff them and then they'll say "ok, go take the other offer." Then i'll probably start stuttering ummmm welll actually i dont have an offer but just wanted to see how you're...

  14. Which is better? Day or Night shift for new grad?

    carebearsRN replied to carebearsRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    thank you so much everyone for your replies! I'm going to take in all the advice

  15. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

    carebearsRN replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

    the question to ask yourself is.... why do you want to become a nurse? to truly help others or for the stable job & salary? If you're going for the latter, you'll be miserable. Not to...

  16. Will a more expensive stethoscope ease ear pain?

    carebearsRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i bought a littman and the ear piece is so comfy! I love itt... it's around

  17. Bypass nurse recruiter, contact nurse manager?

    carebearsRN replied to ALH2004's topic in General Nursing

    ohhh gotcha! if that's the case... go for it! it wouldn't hurt to try. good

  18. Bypass nurse recruiter, contact nurse manager?

    carebearsRN replied to ALH2004's topic in General Nursing

    does your friend work on that unit? I would ask your friend to speak with the manager first so that he/she has an idea of you.... I wouldn't call the manager directly if I've never met them

  19. what can i do at clinical?

    carebearsRN replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    i remember those days... the clinicals of the 1st semester are frightening and somewhat boring because you just started learning the basics and can't do much. You can use what you've learned so far...

  20. leaving meds at bedside

    carebearsRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i posted a thread very similar to this situation. my question was, what is the proper way of handling this if you walked into a pt's room and found meds by the bedside.... do you remove it or do...

  21. medications at bedside

    carebearsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    if you walk into a patient's room and saw medications placed at their bedside, what is the proper thing to do as a nurse? do you remove it from the room, take the meds and double check its order,...

  22. Finally Got A Job!

    carebearsRN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!

  23. Still possible to get into a nursing program?

    carebearsRN replied to chn27's topic in New York Nursing

    as long as you don't have F's or a lot of C's on your transcript, you should be ok. If you do well on all of your pre-reqs, that shows some determination. If you really want to get into nursing...

  24. MOntefiore pre-employment pharm test

    carebearsRN replied to BettyBoo706's topic in New York Nursing

    do you know what will happen if you failed the test? is there a 2nd chance? if so, the questions are probably different the 2nd time

  25. medications at bedside

    carebearsRN replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    haha this question wasn't from school... I took a pre-employment med exam today and this question stumped me i'm stuck in between removing it or checking against its orders .... if the question...