ironjohn31

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1. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

   ironjohn31 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree that it might be a little harder for a new grad to get a job there are still a lot of places hiring new grad. Put your time in a LTC and work your way up. You can't expect to get the...

2. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   So I've finally heard from my recruiter this morning and got a "final" offer for a RN position at the MICU/CCU. My start date is July 1st. One week of general hospital orientation and then Nursing...

3. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   The physical was very informal and the doctor just had me bend down and touch my toes. Asked me some health questions. Also, if you had a recent shoulder surgery, I don't think they would hold it...

4. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   Personally I would probably keep your current offer. These jobs are hard to come by and once you are in the system, it would be easier for you to

5. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   okcool - so what's the difference with the two VA

6. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   I think we need to have over 10 postings before PM will work. Weird. Give me your email and I can email you. I spoke with my recruiter again today and she reassured me that there was no hiring...

7. VA Hiring Process

   ironjohn31 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

   RN1253 - I am also in the process of getting hired by the VA in Dallas. I have a tentative offer also and most of my references have been checked. I spoke with the recruiter this afternoon and did...

8. Florida Hospital, Orlanda - Benefits/PTO

   ironjohn31 replied to ironjohn31's topic in Florida Nursing

   I am an experienced rn. I was just wondering about their

9. Florida Hospital, Orlanda - Benefits/PTO

   ironjohn31 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   I just got an offer from Florida Hospital. Could someone tell me a little bit about the benefits they offer?PTO, tuition reimbursement, cost of

10. New grads UPMC

    ironjohn31 replied to smb84's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just went through new hired orientation at UPMC and the majority of the nurses are GN's. Although they seem to be hiring mostly Pitt graduates... Good Luck on job

11. Future CCAC nursing student

    ironjohn31 replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I also work full time and attend CCAC Nursing program (last semester, 4 more weeks to go...) YIKES! I suggest North Campus, South Campus, and Boyce. Stay away from Allegheny

12. CCAC Questions

    ironjohn31 replied to emilyjoy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am currently in my last semester at CCAC-Allegheny Campus. Like most people, I have a day time job (fulltime) so the Evening/Weekend program really fits my schedule. Class is usually 2 nights...