sourapril

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  1. what's the difference between mom/baby and new born icu

    sourapril posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those who had experience working in either or both, can you tell me what's your experience like in either field? pros/cons, differences, stress level?

  2. what's the difference between mom/baby and new born icu

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, NICUGUY, it's really helpful. I was offered a position in M/B unit but the nurse at NICU from the same hospital just called and want to interview me. I would like to try both but I don't...

  3. new grad cna/pct, how long did it take you to find your first job.

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for sharing. I got a job at a local hospital after 1.5 months of persistent

  4. preparation for new job

    sourapril posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My new job at mom/baby unit will start in Jan. 2011. In the mean time, is there anything I can do to prepare myself for the job? They will give me a month-long orientation when I start, but I just...

  5. Made a job offer and then nothing.....

    sourapril posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had been through this really long hiring process at a local hospital almost 2 months. Finally, yesterday the recruiter called me on my cell phone and offered me the job. However, I wasn't there to...

  6. Would you work and volunteer at the same hospital?

    sourapril posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it too much? I have always been an active volunteer. After I tried to volunteer at some well known mentoring organization, I just don't feel it's right for me. very disorganized. I love children,...

  7. Is the universe trying to tell me something????

    sourapril replied to RN2B12's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up. If classes is the only issue, ask the school what they want and take

  8. Preceptor Gift Ideas

    sourapril replied to JjoBsn's topic in General Nursing

    Home baked goods (chocolate chip cookies), groupon, gift cards, good lotion for hands and

  9. Formality in the hiring process.

    sourapril replied to linguine's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for nurses, but even for a CNA postion, I had to pass the recruiter, a phone interview (100 questions), 2 charge nurses (sometimes nurse managers) in order to get a job. It took me 2...

  10. Would high education background be a burden for employment?

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What the nurse told me (the one who interviewed me) was that most of their CNAs are nursing students and they later become RNs and work in the same hospital or unit. That would be my plan as well. I...

  11. Would high education background be a burden for employment?

    sourapril replied to sourapril's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The thing is I already put the master degree on my resume when I applied for jobs in the hospital system. So if I change about my education background on my resume, would the old resume still be...

  12. New PCT offered a job at a large hospital for the night shift. Any advice??

    sourapril replied to lala_bee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Lala bee, may I ask how did you get the job? Did you have any previous experience? I got my certification in Oct and still can't find any jobs in a hospital. I had several interviews with charge...

  13. Going insane waiting on a call back

    sourapril replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Call

  14. Called for 2nd interview!

    sourapril replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know how it went!

  15. Any nursing schools out there that don't solely look at your GPA?

    sourapril posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    So I was rejected by Regis accelerated BSN because they told me my science GPA was too low. I had great recommendation letters, great essay, and hospital volunteer experience. So it really sucks. I...

  16. Negative experience on first day

    sourapril replied to justarookie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe you can try to apply to a hospital. It's nicer environment and you don't have to deal with the safety crap in a hospital. Yes, some people will try to do shortcuts, but you don't have to be one...

  17. Anyone applied for UC Denver 2011 June start??

    sourapril replied to MTtoCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I applied for the June 2011 term, do you know when I will be hearing from

  18. Waiting to hear if I get a second interview

    sourapril replied to rn2b46's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hospitals always take a lot time to get back to you. I would call them up and ask what's going on. Good luck!!!! I hope you get the

  19. Anyone applied for UC Denver 2011 June start??

    sourapril replied to MTtoCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I applied to the same program and haven't heard back from them either. I was already rejected by Regis a while back, so I am not sure if CU is still reviewing my application or they already decided...

  20. Job search before or after certification?

    sourapril replied to twinieten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most places won't even look at your application if you are not certified. I applied to jobs before I got my certification and nobody bothered to respond to me. Anyway, so I took a BLS/CPR class while...

  21. The ultimate goal-now a confusing place

    sourapril replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what draws you into nursing intialy. Money is a nice incentive, but it's not the only thing that attract me. NPs have a different scope of practice than RNs. I want to be a NP...

  22. New grad volunteer in South Africa

    sourapril replied to RNlivy's topic in General World

    Go for it! You will learn so

  23. CNA needs experience

    sourapril posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am recently certified as a nurse assistant, however I can only find a part time job as a caregiver (doing home health). It's really difficult to get into hospitals or do any agency work. So my...

  24. need advice for first cna job

    sourapril replied to BeezRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    honey, you need more than 3 days of orientation. If you don't feel comfortable doing things yourself, ask for more orientation. Also, make a list of things to do before you start your shift, so you...

  25. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    sourapril replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go with Hospital A. You would feel more prepared and it sounds like the job is more