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  1. Help Please = (

    mangopeach replied to Kay_Jay's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you don't mind Psych -Peachford Hospital hires

  2. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    mangopeach replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in the ATL area and the job situation here is similar to other major cities. New grads have a tough time here just like many other major cities. Yes many hospitals here have new grad programs but...

  3. 8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

    mangopeach replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not a morning person. I despised getting up at the crack of dawn when I was in nursing school to make it to clinicals. I'm a new grad nurse and I do 8s. 3-11. Love it! - I picked up an extra...

  4. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

    mangopeach replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My first job. A part time job, got an interview due to networking. I didn't stay there very long though because shortly thereafter, I got a position at my current job. For this job, I went to their...

  5. New Grad Psych Nurse Question - CIWA question

    mangopeach posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey guys, I know in time my judgment will get better at this but I would like your input. I worked with a nurse tonight that thought I was over scoring on my CIWAs. She thought one particular patient...

  6. New Grad Psych Nurse Question - CIWA question

    mangopeach replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Meriwhen. I definitely need to educate myself more on withdrawals. It wasn't covered much in school so I will definitely be reading up. I will also pay more attention through out the day...

  7. Finally...I got the job!

    mangopeach replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!!

  8. I got the job!

    mangopeach replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!!!

  9. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

    mangopeach replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Georgia Psych and loving

  10. 1st semester nursing work

    mangopeach replied to rammstein's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you like psych, try applying for psych tech, mental health assistant or behavioral specialists at psych facilities or on psych units in hospitals. Some do require that you have a degree in psych...

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

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

    Graduated in May 2012. Sat for NCLEX 6/21. - Got offered my first job - a part time position about 3 weeks later. Then during orientation for that job, I got a call from the very first place I applied...

  12. Resources for new Psych nurses

    mangopeach replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info for motivational interviewing. I don't feel so hot right now with my communication skills when I'm doing new admissions. Ahhh well, still loving my job though and trying to...

  13. Flu Shot Clinics?

    mangopeach posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not exactly what I wanted my first job to be but who knows when I'll get a job so this will give me something to do in the meantime. I knew getting a job right out of school would probably take a...

  14. Nursing program starts Aug 27th and I'm not prepared!!!

    mangopeach replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Is it a requirement to have the nursing apps? I survived nursing school with a basic cheap phone. Almost everyone had a smart phone with apps and could find their meds with a touch. I still did it...

  15. What kind of interview questions to expect at nursing home and for an oncology floor?

    mangopeach replied to martinml's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At a new grad job fair, at the table for the Oncology Unit, I was asked why Oncology? I honestly did not have a good answer. I stuttered my way through the answer. I'm sure I came off very fake with...

  16. Resources for new Psych nurses

    mangopeach replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank

  17. GPC FALL 2012

    mangopeach replied to metoyou's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thank You! I bought my Saunders @ Borders. Too bad they no longer exist. You can find it on Amazon and the book store at the Clarkston campus. The library has older editions but I highly recommend...

  18. Applying for non-RN positions

    mangopeach replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you going in person? I think these days, you have to do more than just email or fax resumes. During orientation at my PRN job The HR manager gave us her personal cell #. She said she doesn't...

  19. Passing without a review course

    mangopeach replied to reeta116's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed first time, 75 questions without a review course. So did the majority of people in my class. Same thing for the graduating class before us. I don't think paying for a review course is...

  20. I just accepted an offer but I have another interview tomorrow

    mangopeach posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not sure if I should still go to the interview tomorrow. I'm a new grad that wants to work psych. I had already accepted a PRN position at a small child/teen behavioral health facility a few weeks...

  21. Moving to NY after graduation

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

    i'm a new grad myself so take my advice for what that is worth. i'm originally from ny also but i have no plans of going back. from what i'm hearing the job market sucks big time in ny big time for...

  22. GPC FALL 2012

    mangopeach replied to metoyou's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thank you lovleeme. I already passed NCLEX. Graduated May 4th and took it June 21. In all honesty, I did a lot of procrastinating and ended up only "studying" for a little over 2 weeks before the...

  23. Peachford vs Georgia Regional

    mangopeach replied to mangopeach's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Peachford or GA Regional? I'm not sure if Peachford is still hiring new grads. I applied back in May when they first posted about new grad openings. Just got called last week for the interview. Never...

  24. What would you do?

    mangopeach replied to LGJMan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!

  25. NCLEX ?

    mangopeach replied to baseballerswife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do the Pearson View Trick - lots of threads on that so check them out for more info. Its not official but its one way you can find out within hours if you passed or not. Again its not...