sourapril

sourapril

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  1. Feeling stuck

    sourapril replied to RN_203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    congrats!

  2. Job Fair Hints

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

    Sometimes craigslist advertise job fairs. Does your city/county has a workforce assistance

  3. New Grad RN Working as a Medication Technician?

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

    My advice is keep looking for a nursing job. I just don't see how Med tech would help you gain nursing experience. If you need to pay your bill, work for UPS, they pay

  4. Help with getting my foot in the door in terms of a job...

    sourapril replied to JBrown8592's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got my CNA license while finishing up my prerequisites. Then I worked as a CNA in a hospital before I went to nursing school. It takes time and $$$, but it will help you to start your career as a...

  5. Getting My First Nursing Job

    sourapril replied to PghPARn152's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    you paid $$$ to get an RN license, so let's not waste that money not to get the RN experience. Did you only apply to hospital jobs? Try to cast a wider

  6. Got into new grad program but didn't pass NCLEX. I passed now, should I contact?

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

    tell her

  7. Dialysis instead of Med/Surg?

    sourapril replied to PrettyLady87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think dialysis is fine for your first job. What I don't like is the 3-year contract that you have to sign. If it was me I would probably look

  8. Meet nursing managers or wait for HR?

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

    If you call the hospital main line, they can transfer you to the unit manager. Then you can either talk to him/her, or leave a voice mail (just make sure to write down what you want to ask ahead of...

  9. Applying for New Grad Positions...Advice, etc

    sourapril replied to Jserna17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinica hires Spanish speaking nurses. https://www5.ultirecruit.com/CLI1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DF4B86C51EF25D3F Denver Health has tons of Hispanic patients on its L&D, mom/baby...

  10. Applying for New Grad Positions...Advice, etc

    sourapril replied to Jserna17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinica hires Spanish speaking nurses. https://www5.ultirecruit.com/CLI1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*DF4B86C51EF25D3F If you want to stay in hospital new grad programs, Craig, Children's, UCH,...

  11. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

    sourapril replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently got a job as a new grad in my local county health department. Most public health nursing doesn't involved bedside nursing care. Give it a try if you are

  12. How to not give up on your dream RN career

    sourapril replied to Lizzie21's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know Denver Health would hire RN with no previous L&D or mom/baby experience. Have you tried

  13. RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    sourapril replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Annually: 11 holidays 12 PTO days 2 days personal time off 15 sick days and paid jury duty

  14. Am i hired?

    sourapril replied to 0pepper's topic in General Nursing

    You are not officially hired until you receive the official job offer

  15. Nurses who have done the flu shot clinics...

    sourapril replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked with maxim healthcare and liked

  16. I need help Failed after Two attempts

    sourapril replied to sdf2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My Qbank score was in the low 50s and I passed on my first try. You have to be calm, relaxed and believe you can pass. Get a good night sleep and drink some green

  17. I regret forever not going to medical school

    sourapril replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just think about how Obama's high school classmates feel...("he is already the president of United States and I am just a CEO of a company. Damn!") Stop comparing. Just do something you feel...

  18. I want a medical job!!!!

    sourapril replied to quintishaf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA is a good way to find out if nursing is really for you. I'd say go for

  19. New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

    sourapril replied to silentwolves's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Try another facility or area of nursing. You will find your

  20. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    sourapril replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    That's a lot of money for nursing school. If you really like your school, program, and just want to be a nurse, you should stick with your plan. After you graduate, look for jobs in rural Alaska. The...

  21. How to Discreetly Apply for a New Job?

    sourapril replied to Rosewood1225's topic in First Year After Licensure

    your pay

  22. How to Discreetly Apply for a New Job?

    sourapril replied to Rosewood1225's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your current employer would only find out if HR of your new job contacts she/him. So on your application, if there is a box for "may we contact your current employer", check "no". If they ask why,...

  23. what is considered "official offer"?

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

    You can ask HR when is your starting date? If it's too soon ask them to change it. You can also ask them when can you expect to receive the official offer

  24. new grad... should i take staff nurse position or intern pos at dream hospital

    sourapril replied to mmcgee4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take the RN job as well. You can always get some experience first and then apply to your dream hospital later. You will be more likely to hired by your dream hospital with some RN experience...

  25. How long did it take for you to get a response after Public Health interview?

    sourapril replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Public, Community Health

    it varies. one job I applied took over 1 month to schedule an interview and another 3 weeks to get back to me. The job I have right now took one week to interview me and another week to offer me the...