Nurse Connie

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  1. New RN Grad...Cant find a job...NOW WHAT?

    Nurse Connie replied to RG33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just hired and met with the recruiter to go over orientation, salary, etc. I was lucky enough to know someone who got me the interview, but she said it's always better when applicants come in...

  2. Are there any nurses/future nurses willing to mentor new nursing students

    Nurse Connie replied to RNintraining72's topic in General Students

    I am a new grad and starting in the NICU next month. I'd definitely be willing to help any students.

  3. How long is it taking to land your 1st new grad job?

    Nurse Connie replied to BotoxBaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! I've only recieved a handful of e-mails telling me I wasn't qualified for the position I applied for or the position was filled. A few respones saying there were no positions open and they...

  4. How long is it taking to land your 1st new grad job?

    Nurse Connie replied to BotoxBaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in NYC. I graduated in December, passed the boards in March and have been actively applying since January. I've been working as a camp nurse this summer and I was just offered a position in the...

  5. When should I follow up?

    Nurse Connie posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new grad. I had an interview last Thursday for the NICU at a hospital that I really, really want to work in. It was set up by one of my professors from nursing school and she was able to give...

  6. When should I follow up?

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    GOOD

  7. Dec 2011 Graduates

    Nurse Connie replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just wanted to bump this up and let you know I just landed a job in the NICU! I was lucky enough to have the interview set up by one of my professors from school, but I did my homework and rocked the...

  8. When should I follow up?

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! I called them both this morning. I left a voice mail for the nurse manager and I spoke to the recruiter's secretary. The recruiter called me back and asked me to come in tomorrow! And as I...

  9. Meeting the parent on a new (1st) case

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you mvm2! I got a call from the agency yesterday and they ate setting me up with a mentorship. I will work with a nurse on a high tech case for a few weeks so I can get signed off on skills. The...

  10. How is camp going so far?

    Nurse Connie posted a topic in Camp

    I have to say I am loving it! This is my first job as a new grad and it's my 5th day in and I have found my groove. I've treated multiple scrapes, cuts, jelly fish stings, headaches, stomach aches,...

  11. Great Gift for Nursing Student (2nd career)?

    Nurse Connie replied to stmbarnes's topic in General Students

    I have a few of these and I love them. My patients (mostly kids) get a kick out of them

  12. Too much time on my hands

    Nurse Connie replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    I can understand. I worked at 2 different camps this summer. One was your typical sleepaway camp that also ran a day camp do there were a lot of campers & staff and I was the only nurse. I was...

  13. How to cope w/ chaos - camp nursing

    Nurse Connie replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Camp

    I think the key for me was to stay organized right off the bat. At my camp, the kids are in different groups so I organized the meds and MAR by group. So when the sailing group came in, I could just...

  14. QCC - Retaking A&P question

    Nurse Connie replied to redrose3793's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a graduate of QCC, you can't repeat a pre-req class unless it's been 6 or more years since you've taken

  15. MSKCC - Do they hire new grads?

    Nurse Connie replied to shadowness's topic in New York Nursing

    I could be wrong but I think MSKCC is JUST a cancer care hospital. They have an ED, but I don't think they have your typical cardiac and med-surg type of units. Ask your friend. My mom and dad both...

  16. Cover letter help for new grad...

    Nurse Connie posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in January and still looking for a position so I decided to revamp my resume & cover letter. I had someone professionally do my resume but she is just not getting the cover letter...

  17. MSKCC - Do they hire new grads?

    Nurse Connie replied to shadowness's topic in New York Nursing

    I interviewed with them earlier in the year before I took my NCLEX. The only reason I got the interview is because the director of nursing is very close with my cousins and I met him at one of their...

  18. Meeting the parent on a new (1st) case

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Private Duty

    This is what I basically said to the mom. I asked about the routine, what she preferred I do, etc. She never asked me any questions at all, which I thought was strange, but said "OK, I'll see you...

  19. Job fair attire??

    Nurse Connie replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My dilemma is that my one good suit doesn't fit me because I've gained weight! I can't afford another suit right now so I wear dress slacks and a

  20. Trachs/Vents - How much training?

    Nurse Connie replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Private Duty

    I am a new grad and have been offered a private duty case for a 2 1/2 yo girl. I took 2 orientation classes at my agency, one for pediatric assessment and on for vent/trach care. I will also be...

  21. Moving to NY after graduation

    Nurse Connie replied to simmaplease's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am here in NYC and am still looking for a job 4 months after passing the bosrds. I would stay put and get experience for at least a year and enroll in an RN to BSN program in the meantime. Good...

  22. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not sure,

  23. Newbie needs advice

    Nurse Connie replied to nyhunter77's topic in New York Nursing

    The CUNY programs are inexpensive but that means they are very competitive. Also, if you're worried about finding a job, new nurses (me included) and even experienced nurses are having are very tough...

  24. Really sad :(

    Nurse Connie replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I graduated in January and have yet to find a job except for a camp nurse job for a few weeks this summer. My dream is also to work in L&D and eventually become a midwife but I would kill for ANY...

  25. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    I interviewed with them recently and it is $81K for a new grad. Unfortunately they are not hiring ADN nurses anymore (they changed their policy right after my 2nd interview & before I took my...