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  1. Australian trained RN getting registered in California

    rshenry replied to sarahbob87's topic in Nurse Registration

    The California BON is very difficult to work with! I am an RN in another state and can't endorse into CA because of the NLN Accredited school I graduated from. They don't care about the years of...

  2. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    We have moved to Reno and I am commuting to California for work! Currently I am making a lot more money but the commute is awful. I may continue my non-nursing job because it pays

  3. HELP! Need Input on LPN TO RN ONLINE

    rshenry replied to Nursein215's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from Excelsior with my ADN last year. I am currently enrolled in their BSN program. Avoid RUE, or the TCN! You don't need there study material to be successful with Excelsior....

  4. Going from RN to Paramedic

    rshenry replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I am a Paramedic and an RN. I love being a Paramedic! I find that working in the hospital is too confining for me. EMS is just in my blood! I am currently working full time as a Paramedic and...

  5. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am relocating there, but need to find a

  6. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I graduated in May and my RN license is in NV. I have applied at renown (Reno) every month since last May and they have not called me. I did get a job offer from UNLV but I turned it

  7. Pay for new grad

    rshenry posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    What is the rate of pay for a new grad RN? I have an interview with a non-profit community hospital outside of the Reno area. I would like a good ball park amount to say if asked. I currently don't...

  8. Student Nurse - interested in E.R.

    rshenry replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    I have been a Paramedic for 23 years when I became an RN. The wont take me until I have worked 1 year in

  9. Called for 2nd interview!

    rshenry posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May and passed the NCLEX in June. I have applied at so many places and have only been offered 1 per diem job at a surgery center. Out of the blue, I got called last week from a Major...

  10. Pay for new grad

    rshenry replied to rshenry's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks, sounds

  11. New to er and iv question..

    rshenry replied to JamieN823's topic in Emergency

    I have started IV's for the last 23 years! The key is practice, practice and more practice! You will eventually be able to get blood from a

  12. New grad that can't find any work

    rshenry replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I feel you pain! I graduated in May and licenssed in June. I just recently got my first interview. The bad part is the job is 3 1/2 hours away from my home and only 1 day a week. It is at a...

  13. Should I go back for the 2nd interview?

    rshenry posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been applying for jobs since I got licensed by in June. I got my first interview 2 weeks ago for surgery center. This is not my first choice, but it is a job. The job is only 1 day a week...

  14. Should I go back for the 2nd interview?

    rshenry replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyones wonderful input! I can pull some strings at my current job and do both. I will take a pay cut starting out as a nurse, but it has been a dream to a nurse. I will go back for...

  15. Finding a Job as a New Grad

    rshenry replied to tmcarron's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same Boat! I graduated in May passed the NCLEX in June. Thank GOD I have a good paying job, too bad it isn't in Nursing. I really want to work as an RN, but at the end of the day I have to pay the...

  16. Jobs for New Nurses with loans

    rshenry replied to TEXASGENT's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested too! As a new grad I can find a nursing job at

  17. New RN Grads in Hawaii

    rshenry replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I am having the same problem in Nevada! Good

  18. What are the Chances of Getting Hired at the VA

    rshenry replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I have been applying as RN at the VA since I passed the NCLEX in June! So far no luck. I am also in

  19. Considering a Nursing Career

    rshenry replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Risk of fluid exposure for nurses is real! There are also smells and visuals that you will deal with as

  20. Qick question about Excelsior

    rshenry replied to jamienR's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I graduated from Excelsior May of this year! I passed the NCLEX on the first try. As a Paramedic for the past 22 years, I can tell you that your limited Paramedic experience is just fine! It...

  21. Any Excelsior ADN Nursing Grads out there??

    rshenry replied to LisaMB1978's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I graduate 5/21/10 passed the NCLEX 6/18/10. Send me an e-mail privately and I will be glad to share. Robin RN

  22. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    rshenry replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is really great news. I have limited my search to the State of Nevada since that is where I am licensed. Did you get licensed in additional states, or are you in a compact

  23. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rshenry replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In 48 hours, PearsonVue will give you a link to the early resultes if you tested for a state that offers it. I tested for Nevada State it is good that they offered early results. My license didn't...

  24. RN jobs Las Vegas

    rshenry replied to Yost70's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am in the same boat! I haven't even got a phone

  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rshenry replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You