sourapril

sourapril

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  1. How many men in your cohort?

    sourapril replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Nursing Students

    10% I

  2. Where do you all get textbooks from

    sourapril replied to maj0079's topic in General Students

    I prefer to borrow the books from previous class :) I hate paying for something that I am only gonna use

  3. Thoughts on Appropriate Pay for First RN Job Offer

    sourapril replied to newGN2013's topic in Nursing Career

    The pay rate for new grads is pretty standard. It has nothing to do with your years of experience as a CNA or your advanced degree (like a master degree in something

  4. So discouraged

    sourapril replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started working in a flu clinic about 3 months after I graduated. After the flu season was over, I got a job at my local health department. I never wanted to work in a

  5. So discouraged

    sourapril replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May with a BSN and it took me six months to find a job. There are jobs but it takes a while to get. Work on your resume and

  6. New Grad: Multiple Interviews and Possible Offers

    sourapril replied to NurseRedhawk's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Same thing happened to me. I interviewed for a job that's a good job but not in the area of my interest. I nailed the interview but asked for some job shadowing time to buy myself some time for the...

  7. Craig Hospital, Englewood, Colorado

    sourapril replied to jwall_bsn's topic in Colorado Nursing

    what's the pay for new grads, anyone

  8. Recent grads: How long did it take you to land a job?

    sourapril replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How long did it take you to land that elusive first job? Did you have previous healthcare experience? When did you graduate? May 2013 ADN or BSN? BSN Where did you get hired (position, state)?...

  9. RAWRRASDFAOJAD (Job Hunting)

    sourapril replied to Jamuhh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can do it. Keep trying. It took many of us 3 -24 months to find a job. It took me hundreds of applications, many rejections, and 6 months to land a

  10. Colorado New grad with no interviews after searching since Aug 2013

    sourapril replied to hwngrl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    have you tried Maxim healthcare and professional pediatric homecare? I know for sure they hire new

  11. How do you stay encouraged?

    sourapril replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May, started job searching in March, and finally got a job in Nov. I planned out my day, always made sure I do something I like and something productive. I had a routine, I exercised,...

  12. Need Advice on How to be Confident during Interviews!

    sourapril replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It all depends on if you and the job you apply match, also if you and your interviewer click. Just think the interview as taking an exam. If you study well, know the content, like the teacher, like...

  13. Nurses who can't find work.

    sourapril replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    get some nursing experience, then you can become a nurse consultant. everyone has to pay their

  14. Alternatives to Floor Nursing for New Grads

    sourapril replied to amhtmh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    many country health departments hire new grads, at least that's the case in

  15. When to ask for vacation time?

    sourapril posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I just started my first RN job (non hospital) in November. I would like sometimes off around Christmas time. I will have enough PTO accumulated by then. The thing is I work M-F, and just started this...

  16. How Long Should New Grads Be Oriented/Precepted Before Working On Their Own?

    sourapril replied to HumbleWithPride's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At least 6 months, preferably 1 year if on specialty

  17. Which cities if any are hiring new grad ADN RNs in inner city hospitals?

    sourapril replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even though Denver is pretty saturated with new grads it's not impossible to find jobs. I think 90% of my cohort (about 120 people) found jobs within 6

  18. Where do you work and do you like it.

    sourapril replied to DixieGrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where did you get your first nursing job? Local health department How did you get the job? Applied online, interviewed and got the job Are you still working there?? Yes Do you like/love/survive it ?...

  19. Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    sourapril replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I enjoyed it 70% of the time at school but I enjoy my job more because I can apply what I learned at work not just writing a paper or taking a

  20. Surgical NPs, how did you become?

    sourapril replied to nichefinder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After two years of rn experience join doctors without borders. Go to a few trips then evaluate life. You will learn tremendously in the

  21. co worker is a bully, help!

    sourapril replied to jane_34's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Think of a way to get her hired or talk to her in person and then get a mediator if the talk is not productive. Either way it's gonna be a long time before she accepts you or one of you

  22. CO salary, has it changed at all over the years?

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    that's some fine insurance. :) You lucky

  23. Do you need all those degrees?

    sourapril replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Having a MPH got me my dream job. So I'd say I made a pretty good decision to get an advanced

  24. When to ask for vacation time?

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work in government, so I get all the holidays off, including

  25. My dream job called six weeks into the job I accepted

    sourapril replied to angrykitten's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go to the interview and see what