ironjohn31

ironjohn31

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

    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 "dream" job when you are competing with an experien...
  2. VA Hiring Process

    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 Orientation afterward. I started the hiring proces...
  3. VA Hiring Process

    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 against you. The physical was the easy part, trust...
  4. VA Hiring Process

    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 transfer.
  5. VA Hiring Process

    okcool - so what's the difference with the two VA positions?
  6. VA Hiring Process

    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 freeze at the VA where I am going to work. I did my ...
  7. VA Hiring Process

    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 not hear anything about a hiring freeze at the VA. ...
  8. Florida Hospital, Orlanda - Benefits/PTO

    I am an experienced rn. I was just wondering about their benefits.
  9. Florida Hospital, Orlanda - Benefits/PTO

    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 healthcare...Thanks!
  10. New grads UPMC

    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 hunting.
  11. Future CCAC nursing student

    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 campus!
  12. CCAC Questions

    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 a week (lecture and lab) and then clinical is eith...