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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 school for a little while and not remembering things...

And where do we get these clinical hours without jobs? haha

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 and don't even get a nibble on my resume. And I ha...

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 too!).

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 have to in the chance that you get audited. So it's ...

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. Thanks!

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 the same time. I told them I was willing to move ...

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 discourage you from applying. Unfortunately, this h...

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 they are hiring and the hospital is expanding. Aft...

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 job immediately once I looked in TX and I'm now in ...

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

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 interview and see how it feels and what exactly y...

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 was the best fit for me. Just treat the job hunt l...

Awesome!

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 last round, and sadly are not hiring for Oct2010. ...

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 hold your application for I think 6months. You ca...

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 I wanted ICU... they told me I was then being con...

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 were worried about the time since graduation. I loo...

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

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

Congrats!!!

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 hard for per diem jobs because they can't guarante...

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

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 to take the others until you are at least half-way...

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 you have a few years before you graduate, things ma...