robyn226

robyn226 specializes in New Grad in Cardiac.

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1. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

   Sorry I haven't been on here to give my thanks to you all....so THANK YOU!! I started orientation last week and have been busy! This week will be my last of classroom stuff, so I'll start on the unit...

2. What pay are nurses making these days?

   robyn226 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   New grad in Florida, 1st job, day shift: Base - $18.59 Evening diff (3-7p) - $3.50 Night diff (7p-7a) - $5.00 So from 7a-3p I'll make 18.59 and from 3p-7p I'll make 22.09. Not sure about weekends yet,...

3. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

   Thank you Minnie2006! The manager told me it was very fast paced and I feel as though I should be studying!! I will have 1 week of hospital orientation, 1 week of nursing orientation, and then 6-8...

4. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

   robyn226 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hello all! I am anew grad and start orientation next week for a busy cardiac unit. I was wondering if any new and/or experienced RNs have any advice for this type of area. I will be working 12 hr days...

5. student in AL-license in GA

   robyn226 replied to Taryn6188's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   When you get ready for NCLEX you can choose which state you would like to be licensed in. I think there is a little more paperwork that has to be done for an out-of-state license..not sure. I...

6. Is FL new grad friendly?

   robyn226 replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida Nursing

   i'm not sure about all areas but I got hired on in the pensacola area. i graduated in may passed boards in august through alabama, and received my license by endorsement with FL in september. 2 weeks...

7. Questions for New Grads

   robyn226 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? adn and have been working on my bsn since august 3. are you still looking for work? no. 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a...

8. How'd you get your job?

   robyn226 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Applied, applied, applied!! I put in close to 100 applications and talked to numerous HR departments before landing my first interview and job offer. I also have licenses in 2 states since I live so...

9. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

   robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks so much

10. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    robyn226 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    South Alabama area....Graduated May 2010, passed boards in August, licensure by endorsement for Florida in September, went on 1 interview, and will start my first job (in Florida) on October

11. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you!! I hope I love it too!! It sounds like it will be a great place to start

12. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

    robyn226 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I had my interview Wednesday and was offered the job on Friday!! SUPER EXCITED!! I will be working at the hospital I was hoping to and will be on the cardiac/telemetry unit. Out of a FT days and...

13. Finally an interview!! EXCITED!

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks gigi01!! I'll know tomorrow for better or worse. If not, then I am looking into applying for a nurse residency program through the same hospital. I hear it is a great place to work regardless...

14. Finally an interview!! EXCITED!

    robyn226 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So after countless applications I have finally gotten an interview!! It feels as though I have waited forever since I graduated in May. But, in all reality I just passed boards in August for Alabama...

15. BSN now or later?

    robyn226 replied to haleyb0324's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and started my BSN classes in August. I plan to take a year off b/t my BSN and Masters. I have not had any luck finding a job so far so at least with classes I feel as though I am...