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  1. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    CecileSF replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Finding a new grad job is tough, even for highly qualified candidates. My friends say a person is lucky if they land a job with less than 50 apps, the average is over 100 to land a job and 6-9 months....

  2. What is the appeal of the hospital?

    CecileSF replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Being in acute care to gain experience gives you the option to move to other specialties and areas you desire. I would not mind working in outpatient, subacute, even administrative in healthcare, but...

  3. Finding a job in San Diego CA

    CecileSF replied to Boldowl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Southern California in general is tough on new grads. I suggest you find a job before moving. But make sure to state somewhere you are willing to relocate

  4. RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    CecileSF replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had a BSN in something else and did my bridge MSN. Its a lot better option than doing another BSN. My school let students do it part time because many people were working. So look for programs like...

  5. Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    CecileSF replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    I feel that like all disciplines, not just nursing, instructors and schools will always have the upper hand. Some will try to use it to help students, some will do it for power or money. I had a...

  6. Passing cut offs

    CecileSF replied to vonricter222's topic in General Students

    I think my school was 70 for BSN and 80 for MSN. Think of it this way. When you are applying to some jobs, many teaching/prestigious hospitals will not even let you apply without a 3.0 GPA, average...

  7. Eliminating the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Nursing

    CecileSF replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in Psychiatric

    When I did my psych rotation, it really opened my eyes to what mental health was all about. I had several shifts on a pediatric psych unit and it was heart breaking. The majority of these children had...

  8. Southwest Healthcare System MURRIETA New Grad Program 2015

    CecileSF replied to ApplePie15's topic in California Nursing

    Applied, hopefully I get some good news too. good luck to

  9. Nurses aren't maids!

    CecileSF replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I wanted to add my two cents for people who happen to read this thread. I also do home health, as a nursing aide not as an RN. But our job does not allow more than 10% of our time for chores and...

  10. Rady Children's August 2015 New Grad

    CecileSF replied to ApplePie15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have't heard anything back either, my first choice was the NICU. I also have the same status change but no calls. It really is ridiculous that new grad programs take an average of 6-8 weeks to hear...

  11. How long did it take you to finish your prerequisites?

    CecileSF replied to JessicaWalker's topic in General Students

    I would say 1.5-2 years for full time, depending on the structure of the school. Make sure to look at almost every school you are applying for and the pre

  12. 50 miles too far to drive for lpn job?

    CecileSF replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends on if you can live off of a LPN salary with the added expenses of travel costs. I highly suggest that you do it if there are no other options. You can always work there untill you...

  13. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    CecileSF replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    I really suggest that you reevaluate what you really want to do for your career. Failing 3 times is unacceptable. I knew one person who wanted to be a nurse, she failed human physiology/anatomy twice...

  14. New Grad RN can't find a job

    CecileSF replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in the same situation has the poster. Graduated several months ago and still without a job. I've applied to many places and only got one interview, which I didn't get. It is really hard out there...

  15. Are Entry Level FNP Programs worth it?

    CecileSF replied to octopus510's topic in General Nursing

    Before you start looking at private schools with FNP, try hunting for state universities and public institutions which have these programs. They are slightly cheaper. However, in the overview of...

  16. Are Entry Level FNP Programs worth it?

    CecileSF replied to octopus510's topic in General Nursing

    I really think the fast track FNP route is great to get the schooling out of the way. however, you will still need experience as an RN. I have an MSN too and hoping to get my FNP. But I am just so...

  17. Pt's home infested with bed bugs, fleas, etc..

    CecileSF replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    After reading these comments, I'm worried about my home health job. My future client is going through bed bug treatments and I'm told to start work after 2 weeks when all the treatments will be over....

  18. Can an ADN RN w/ 3 yrs hospital experience and MedSurg certified get a job in SoCal

    CecileSF replied to registerednoise's topic in California Nursing

    You definitely have a good chance, experienced nurses with an ADN can find jobs. It's mainly hard for new grads, both BSN and ADNs, to get hired. Look for smaller/community hospitals. Most of the...

  19. Does the name of the university OR ranking of their specialty impress employers more?

    CecileSF replied to mooshgigila's topic in General Nursing

    nurse recruiters prefer the type of degree (BSN, MSN). But experience and background are most important. However, I did have one person on a recruitment team tell me that they looked at specific...

  20. Is it unethical to pay another nurse to take your on-call shift?

    CecileSF replied to Nurse1979OR's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't see an issue with it if the nurse is a friend or a good work buddy, it's more of a personal thanks. The only issue I see with it is if someone else wanted the shift and it got given to a...

  21. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    CecileSF replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's hard to say what are the facts. But if the hospital did fail to provide proper education and precautions, she should be awarded the money. Hazards of contracting an illness is part of the job...

  22. Where are new grads getting hired?

    CecileSF replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm assuming you do not want to leave california or go to another state. I really suggest you move to the central valley to gain experience or northern california near the border. I know for a fact...

  23. UCLA New Grad Summer 2015

    CecileSF replied to Student_nurse92's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for creating this thread. I am also applying to the new grad program and eagerly awaiting the time when the application finally opens up. It's always hard to write a cover letter when you are...

  24. Accepted RN position as rotating shifts but after I accepted they changed shifts

    CecileSF replied to jenny966's topic in General Nursing

    Although it is not fair. I feel like it is the nature of the job, especially since you do not have seniority. Perhaps there is a chance for rotating shifts, but the spaces during the day are not...

  25. Nursing school struggle with a mental disease

    CecileSF replied to myallnursesusername's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello. It is very tough to be in nursing school with depression and anxiety. I went through some bad times after becoming severely ill and had to take months off of nursing school. When I came back I...