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1. WA nurses keeping the license active question?

   PinkPickle replied to mybabies2000's topic in Washington Nursing

   And where do we get these clinical hours without jobs?

2. Tough finding work?

   PinkPickle replied to kuxiam's topic in Washington Nursing

   It's worse and keeps getting worse. I have 1 1/2 years of experience from another state and even that is not enough to land me a job. I moved to due to husband transfer! I apply to tons of positions...

3. WA nurses keeping the license active question?

   PinkPickle replied to mybabies2000's topic in Washington Nursing

   I think if you keep paying the renewal fees and getting the required CEs then it stays active. At least that's what I'm hoping (jobless

4. possible relocation, tips anyone?

   PinkPickle replied to smurfynursey's topic in Washington Nursing

   Very easy to transfer your license to WA. The directions online are easy to follow. Every state as something different that it requires and WA as an HIV 7hr class you have to take. You only need to...

5. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas Nursing

   My interview was more unusual. I lived in CA and interviewed on the phone. First with a recruiter. Then she forwarded my info to a few managers. Then I interviewed on the phone with 4 or 5 managers at...

6. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas Nursing

   Actually my employment at Hendrick did not work out. I had a pretty miserable experience working with the fellow employees on my unit. I don't think everyone's experience is like mine, so I wouldn't...

7. What states have the best job outlook for new grads

   PinkPickle replied to marie010's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I looked for a year in San Diego, CA. I gave up, figured out a way for my husband and I to relocate and I got hired immediately in Texas. The nurse recruiter said Tx's economy is great and that's why...

8. Current hiring condition of new grad nurses in Texas

   PinkPickle replied to ladymarfee's topic in Texas Nursing

   I looked for a year in CA and finally decided to relocate to TX to get a job. I had 3 months RN working experience and about 10months volunteering RN work. I am still considered a new grad. I got a...

9. Abilene- Hendrick Medical Center

   PinkPickle posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   Hello, I'm thinking of working at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. I would be relocating from CA. I was hoping for any input about the hospital/location.

10. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

    PinkPickle replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just curious, have any of you gotten jobs with using these recruiters? And if so where? Thanks for the

11. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU, SICU

    That is a very unusual job. :) hmmmm That's a tough one. I'd normally say don't turn anything down, but my worry is that it would make you not eligible for hospital new grad jobs. I guess go to the...

12. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm so sorry! It's so difficult to get a job right now, believe me I went through it too. Just keep applying to everywhere! I thought I was never going to find anything, but finally got the job that...

13. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU, SICU

    Awesome!

14. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU, SICU

    HI! Thank you so much. I have been loving my new job, although it's very difficult. I know the job market is tough out there. It took me about 8months (4.5 after license). SICU only hired 2 new grads...

15. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    The VA in San Diego does hire new grads, but right now they are in a hiring freeze. They haven't hired in awhile, and don't have any plans to in the near future. Sorry! You can still apply and they'll...