sourapril

sourapril

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  1. Atypical New Grad here. Experienced nurses, suggestions please :)

    sourapril replied to Wokini1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't forget child-rearing is a full time job itself. My friend who used to be a stay-home mom, went to nursing school, got her BSN, worked for UPS for a while (to pay the bill) and eventually got a...

  2. Difference between RN I, RN II, and RNII?

    sourapril replied to lizarcala04's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I assume RN I is an entry level position here in the U.S., You may need 1 year experience, you may need no experience (depends on the facility). RN II and III are more experienced

  3. cant get job as rn new grad should I keep volunteering?

    sourapril replied to arose26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The company I work for does flu and wellness clinics. The flu season is almost over but wellness is all year round. It's pretty easy for me the get the job. They just had me sign a bunch of paper,...

  4. Job offer assistance.. help!

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

    They always discuss benefits during my interviews (sometimes in details). I don't see that as a sign that they may offer you the job. You should accept the job you

  5. New Grad No Job- extremely depressed.

    sourapril replied to michelle9655's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's the spirit! Keep going, that's all you can do. I am in the same boat as you. From time to time I also feel depressed and not wanting to apply for jobs. But the dark period will

  6. Torn on what is best...

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

    Take the offer. It's much easier to find a job that you like when you have a

  7. where do you see yourself in 5-10 years

    sourapril posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was asked this questions during a panel interview for a public health nurse position. I answered that while I don't have any specific goals for the next 2-3 years, I want to be the best nurse I can...

  8. New grad nurse in hospital and feel like I won't make it through orientation.

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

    What I did was emailing or calling HR from individual county health department and ask them if they hire new grads. I got some good response this way. Sometimes they will hire new grads even though...

  9. SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

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

    I mean why does every new grad wants to get a hospital job? I think it's urban myth that you need a year of acute care experience before you can work in the field you like. It's true that most new...

  10. SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

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

    Why is everyone so set on working in the

  11. Anybody here works for a county health department in CO?

    sourapril posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    How do you like it? What are the pros and cons for working as a county employee?

  12. How long did it take you to land your first job?

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

    Wow, congrats! I didn't know hospitals can take this long too? I thought only government takes months. So did you have another job during the waiting period? Was it nursing related? Did you

  13. New grad nurse in hospital and feel like I won't make it through orientation.

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

    Hospital is not the only place for nurses, don't forget public health. The pace is slower, work is still challenging but you will feel more appreciated by your

  14. Moving to Colorado

    sourapril replied to amandabrownrn's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I heard great things about Purdre

  15. Pay for New Grads in Denver Metro

    sourapril replied to mikkie1317's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It varies. UCH pays around $22, Denver Health around $26, other hospitals somewhere in between. Public health is on the lower end of that range. This is just base pay. Evening and weekend...

  16. Resume critique (new grad, no healthcare experience)

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

    If you have lots of space, list each clinical. Otherwise I would just say how many hours and what you did. I agree with the previous poster about emphasizing on your skills and

  17. Revamping my resume, need quick advice!!!

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

    Leave the high school stuff out. Highlight your strengths. If you have a lot of space, I would list where and when you did your clinical, and how many

  18. Been over a month..

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

    Send them another

  19. Nurse Family Partnership job

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

    What job did you end up taking? Is it in public

  20. Nurse Family Partnership job

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

    Lol. I like your description, grateful77rn. That's the sense I get during the interview. That's kinda like my personality too. Just a couple more days of waiting. Fingers

  21. Nurse Family Partnership job

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

    just had an interview for a NFP job. They seemed to like. I will hear back from them on

  22. Career after nurse family partnership

    sourapril posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    For those who were nurses for Nurse family partnership or currently are, what are some career options afterwards? Besides being a supervisor what else can you do in the maternal/ chills home visit...

  23. Anybody here works for a county health department in CO?

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Did you have hospital experience before this job or is have you always been in public health? I have an interview with the county next week and was wondering what are the pros and

  24. New nurse here who keeps getting bad advice....help!

    sourapril replied to chatty-cathy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Follow your company's policies and procedures. You are ultimately responsible for your license. It doesn't matter what other people

  25. New Grad - Wait time for an interview email/call? Help, please!

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

    usually if the new grad program wants to interview you you will get a call. If they reject you, you will receive an email. I learned to be very very patient about waiting since I graduated in May....