rene76

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1. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I live in a smallish area, and they are accepting 200 BSNs, and 300 ADNs yearly. Out of the 500, not sure how many graduate, but probably most if I had to guess. To the poster that suggested I...

2. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I've researched it! If that 's what I decide I can get my Bachelors in just over a year, and there's a good number of positions that are similar but a step up from what I was doing before. Any...

3. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, thanks for all of your thoughts. I see what you mean about the job listings. The whole scenario is just a bummer. I have to say I'm so grateful for this website. At least now, if I do decide...

4. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

   I know, I saw that discussion too! This is the link where I saw all the job postings. http://www.indeed.com/q-New-Grad-RN-jobs.html Honestly, this whole thing makes me really angry. I feel lucky...

5. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

   rene76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I worked as a medical secretary for 13 years, and a couple of years ago I decided to further my education so I'd make more money, and also because I enjoy the healthcare...

6. About to start Nursing School and having doubts

   rene76 replied to wishywashy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have to say that I've found your post so refreshing! I've had similar concerns and I've been feeling silly about them because I've wanted to be a nurse forever, and I'm finally applying for a...

7. Looking for advice from working nurses on adn vs bsn

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Thanks for all your replies guys! It's been a huge help to me. I think I'm going to pursue the BSN. I've already been taking pre-reqs for two years so I've got everything done to go for the ADN or...

8. Looking for advice from working nurses on adn vs bsn

   rene76 replied to rene76's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Thanks for your reply. I have no idea which would be the best fit! They both start at the same time, and are the same length. I know the bsn is better longterm, but I'm concerned about not getting as...

9. Looking for advice from working nurses on adn vs bsn

   rene76 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I know this topic has been discussed quite a bit, but I'm at a crossroads and was hoping to get advice from nurses already in the field. I've been in school two years and have all the coursework done...

10. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    rene76 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've heard the training isn't too intense, but I was wondering how much homework is typically involved? I'll be taking the classes over an 8-week period in the evenings. I don't work, but I am...

11. To Work or Not???

    rene76 posted a topic in General Students

    I know there have been other posts on this, but I was hoping to get some advice to the dilemna I'm having. I have 2 more semesters of pre-reqs before I can potentially start a BSN program. (I can...

12. Texas A&M Corpus Christi or Del Mar waitlist?

    rene76 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone! I just found out we are moving to Corpus Christi. I've been taking my pre-reqs at another college, so I'm mostly done. Does anyone know how long the waitlist, if any, is at Texas...