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grateful2010 LPN, LVN

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  1. Please, help critique my resume!

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! I'm aware there were many mistakes on my resume, I just didn't how to fix them. I've been postponing CPR and volunteer work for a while now. This week I will register for both!...

  2. help with resume after career change to nurse

    grateful2010 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    great info. a must

  3. Should tell 'em I am leaving in person, or email?

    grateful2010 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    You should do it over the phobne or in person. Since you will remain at that hospital it's no hassle for you to get there, it's probably bettter to do it in person! Also as the above poster stated,...

  4. No Job offers......are you accepting lower positions?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone accepted lower positions due to the lack of Job offers for new RN's? I recently accepted a Job as a LPN/HHA at an agency. I also landed a gig as an RN administering flu shots during the flu...

  5. Have you recently received a Job offer as a RN in NYC?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering has anyone on this boad received a RN job offer within the last two months at a hospital in NYC? What was your method? Were you focused in your search or did you proceed by applying...

  6. Have you recently received a Job offer as a RN in NYC?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you but this doesn't help my situation...lol That seems to be the norm lately. I'm considering all boroughs of NY. LOL....dreams do come true

  7. is nursing even a good career choice right now?

    grateful2010 replied to tware's topic in General Nursing

    This is

  8. Improving my resume, help!

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Basic info: RN: graduated 2004, Passed Nclex 2005, License Finally released july 2010 I've been working as a Home aide and Nursing Home/Hospital companion for 12 years. I have no exprience as a RN...

  9. Does anyone knows any good book on documentation?

    grateful2010 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    'Documentation made incredibly easy' seems like a good read. I looked it over at Barnes and Noble a couple of weeks

  10. best way to improve resume as a new grad?

    grateful2010 replied to CVmursenary's topic in General Nursing

    It think you're dong great so far. I agree with what the other posters have said. I would add learning another language, specifically spanish. Many employers are looking to hire staff who are...

  11. New RN frustrated: can't find a residency or a job..... Suggestions?

    grateful2010 replied to tplusthree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in a similar situation. Graduated winter '04, passed the nclex spring '05, license FINALLY released july '10 (at the time I took and passesd the exam my legal status was up in the air). I have...

  12. 5 months in the ED but want a closer job.

    grateful2010 replied to Ace587RN's topic in Emergency

    Falling asleep at the wheel is the problem! Working night shifts isn't easy, even an 8 hour night shift. I suggest you get more sleep- when you leave work take a nap in your car before driving home!...

  13. from home care nursing to L& D, so scared to switch!

    grateful2010 replied to MS_SUNNYSIDE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know how you feel. At the moment I work for a homecare agency (I start work next week) This is my first RN job. I would rather work in a hospital setting, but I'm having a difficult time finding...

  14. Is a Refresher course really necessary/helpful??

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Although I have already made up my mind I would like some feedback. It's been nearly six years since I've graduated nursing school, I have never worked as a nurse. I feel (no, I am)uninformed on many...

  15. New grad and registry..Does this sound kosher

    grateful2010 replied to sweetpickle's topic in Agency Nurses

    How were you able to go from the initial $18 to

  16. keep running away from jobs!

    grateful2010 replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just

  17. Is a Refresher course really necessary/helpful??

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I re-read your post many times today. I've been having so much doubt in taking this refresher. Every time I've said I officially made up my mind to take a refresher course I never have a settling...

  18. Would it be wise as a RN to.....medication Aide?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a RN. Would it be wise to take a job as a medication aide? I think it would put my foot in the door since I have no RN experience and pharmocology is one of the biggest part of nursing. whih is a...

  19. Orientation, what's that like?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is orientation like? My friend who is a nurse told me for the first two weeks you are in a classroom setting where you are taught theory and stuff (I believe, not sure)then scheduled to be on the...

  20. Orientation, what's that like?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  21. Orientation, what's that like?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation/preceptorship in most facilities are 4-12 weeks, more in a few places. 3 days is absolutely absurd, I would be very careful in this facility. Guard your

  22. Orientation, what's that like?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    You hit the nail right on the head!! I was growing very frustrated. Although in a sense I'm considered a "new grad", they have wayyy more current knowledge and clinical experience than I do at this...

  23. Orientation, what's that like?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    The info provide in this thread helps a great deal. I'm still conteplating on whether or not to take a refresher course if some hospitals provide specific training to the unit I may be placed on. I...

  24. New Nursing Student... How do we do it????

    grateful2010 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    This is my Nursing School ISN'T as bad your instructors and fellow students (will) make it out to be. The professors make it out to be the "be all, end all":rolleyes: If I were you I wouldn't study...

  25. Is a Refresher course really necessary/helpful??

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    You're officially my new