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  1. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello, I am a new grad starting in the SICU. Could you please give me advice on what to start reviewing before I begin orientation? Thanks, I really appreciate it! I'm nervous about being out of...

  2. 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?

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. SICU new grad

    PinkPickle replied to PinkPickle's topic in MICU, SICU

    Awesome!

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. San Diego UCSD July new grad RN program

    PinkPickle replied to hellosandiego's topic in California Nursing

    I am in week 3 of the new grad program in the SICU/trauma unit. All I can say is that it's been amazing! I would suggest putting the type of unit you preceptored in. I did mine in a MICU, so I said...

  18. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Gem & Jyaa, I'm so sorry you two! You will find something else so don't lose hope! You'll get something that you wanted even more, and it'll be worth the long wait! One of you mentioned that you...

  19. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Did you not get hired? I'm sorry if that's the

  20. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Did you do clinicals there? I'm curious if they are taking their own students

  21. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats!!!

  22. nursing job question

    PinkPickle replied to seek4hope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The biggest difficulty is the location that you are looking in. Some locations (like southern CA) it doesn't matter if you say anytime, it is still hard to find a job. Of course I didn't try quite as...

  23. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    PinkPickle replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Nope, it's kind of weird... don't loose hope! Are you in the running for any other

  24. nursing job question

    PinkPickle replied to seek4hope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can take the certifications any time, but they have a 2 year expiration, then you have to take a renewal class. BLS is basic CPR, you will have to take this before you start school. Then I'd wait...

  25. nursing job question

    PinkPickle replied to seek4hope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RN Volunteer work; extra certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.); great letters of recommendation. And every clinical is a great chance to make connections with managers that do the hiring. Also, if...