NeverTooLate8

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1. UCSF RN Residency 2011

   NeverTooLate8 replied to passionlove's topic in California

   I TRULY hope that the new grad situation gets better. My heart aches for new grads right now. It took me 2 YEARS to get into acute care, but it finally happened for me. I always hated the "Don't worry....it will get better......Don't worry....it w...

2. UCSF RN Residency 2011

   NeverTooLate8 replied to passionlove's topic in California

   I received a couple emails yesterday with info re: the background check and pre-employment requirements. You might want to call them if you don't receive anything this week(at least that's what the NM told me).

3. BEGGING any Nurse Managers or Nurse Recruiters (past or present) for ADVICE

   NeverTooLate8 posted a topic in General Nursing

   hi all, i am pleading with any nurse managers or nurse recruiters to offer some advice. i know everyone is sick of new grad rants etc, but this isn't really one of them. i graduated may 2009 and after 7 months & nearly 200 apps, i was able to fin...

4. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

   NeverTooLate8 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I REALLY, REALLY hope you were kidding when you said this..........

5. Job Hunting? Discouraged? Take Heart!

   NeverTooLate8 replied to Mukfay's topic in General Nursing

   What about those of us that are not so fresh out of school? I am an old-new grad (gradated May 09) and have only been able to find work in an outpatient clinic. I worry I will never get into the hospital because I don't have "acute care" experience....

6. Job Hunting? Discouraged? Take Heart!

   NeverTooLate8 replied to Mukfay's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you SO SO SO much for posting this!! I PRAY that this is true and the shortage comes back. I really, really, really want to FINALLY get my bedside nursing job. I really hope this article/survery is true.

7. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

   NeverTooLate8 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

   http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/t2p

8. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

   NeverTooLate8 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

   I think I know what hospital you are talking about..wish I could get a job there. I think it's RIDICULOUS that they won't hire you!! So sorry! I assume you know about the Samuel Merritt "transition" program? I would look there, if possible. I wish...

9. Do you recommend becoming a nurse?

   NeverTooLate8 replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

   In this "we-don't-hire-new-grads", hiring freezes abound economy - NO WAY. Right now, I would NOT recommend anyone go into nursing. I thinks it's a great career, but now is not a good itme to start, IMHO.

10. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    NeverTooLate8 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN. THANK YOU!!!!

11. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    NeverTooLate8 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    There is no nursing shortage. There are THOUSANDS of U.S. new grads and experienced nurses that need jobs!!! THEY should have priority. Sorry - this is a sensitive topic for me and REALLY angers me!:madface:

12. Do you regret going into nursing?

    NeverTooLate8 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question! I wouldn’t say I regret it exactly now, but when I first graduated and had the incredible struggle to find a job, I did regret it. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was very young and I was soooo looking forward to it. I gradu...

13. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    NeverTooLate8 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i said "sometimes" because, as others have posted, it does cut out some "dumbing-down" that i don't need and cuts to the chase. however, i don't typical broadcast it, because i am somewhat insecure about it: i am a new grad (well sort of...may 09 gr...

14. Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    NeverTooLate8 replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    True story? Ugh....The thought of someone doing that seriously makes me cringe. :smackingf

15. Experienced RN moving to the Bay Area

    NeverTooLate8 replied to butterfly7's topic in California

    I echo Nicki’s advice. The Bay Area is DISGUSTINGLY oversaturated with nurses. Even though I was a new grad (May 09), it took me 7 months to find a job. I do see quite a few postings that have “EXPERIENCED NURSES ONLY” (emphasis in job posting, not m...