slowrunner

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1. Job hunting tough as new grad. Med surg certification?

   slowrunner replied to hamburgers911's topic in California

   I agree with dienne. how can one be certified in something that they have no experience in? Keep you head up and be persistent. I was applying for 1 1/2 years before I got an offer for a new grad position.

2. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   hi all, i saw a posting for another New Grad ED position at NB, at their Vacavalley hospital!

3. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   i had my interview today and it was interesting. peer interview that lasted 15 minutes! unfortunately, today is the only day for interviews because it's only for 1 position. apparently they had the posting for a limited time, had 30 applicants apply ...

4. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   @snuggles33: i do have 18 months of experience. unfortunately not acute care, but I've been able to rise up from a newbie nurse to a supervisor/resource nurse role

5. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   thanks newcalnurse. keep you heads up everyone. I applied for a position when I was a fresh new grad and I didn't get a call till 3 days after a friend of mine did. you guys will be next.

6. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   @snuggles33: I got the call late afternoon and it's for next week.

7. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   did anyone receive a call for an interview? I received a call late today. I'm very nervous. I don't know how many positions they will be hiring but I heard a rumor it's for one position in the ED. good luck everyone :)

8. Reasonable payrate! Please help!!!!

   slowrunner replied to smilingfaces's topic in California

   what area is this facility at? honestly, i feel that that is low. the snf i used to work for paid me $30/hour for a regular 8hr shift

9. St. Helena Hospital

   slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

   hey newcalnurse, i remember reading somewhere awhile back to apply to just one listing but I'm not 100% on that. Anyways, you have until Sept. 28 to apply to all of them. Too bad I can't apply, they have strict requirements and I have more than 1 yea...

10. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

    slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

    she said late afternoon on the 19th.. I'm sorry:(

11. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

    slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

    my friend got the call! good luck to those who applied. I heard that there was only 4 spots

12. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

    slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

    ^I don't think it's bad news. you're talking about the med-surg position right? didnt thry just post it? I think everyone's app starts off as received then reviewed and within a couple of days it gets forwarded if they like what they see. my friend w...

13. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

    slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

    ^ I noticed that my friends who got contacted have this in common: BSN, live in the area, ACLS, and have prior RN experience. also, heard that the interview questions were a mix of clinical and standard questions

14. Northbay Healthcare New Grad Program

    slowrunner replied to newcalnurse's topic in California

    got some info for those who applied: the manager is conducting interviews till aboutthe 18th and people could receive job offers as early as the 19th! I heard that they narrowed down the candidates from about 150 to 30 candidates! good luck everyone!

15. Washington Hospital - Fremont New Grad summer 2011

    slowrunner replied to kimsjc's topic in California

    i've read on another website that they begin interviewing on aug. 22...