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  1. New Grad in the NICU?

    robyn226 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello all!! I graduated in May and just passed boards in August. My family and I moved right after I graduated so any ties I had to hospitals are Birmingham based and we now live in Foley, AL. I am...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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,...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

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

    Thanks so much

  12. 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

  13. 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

  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. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. New Grad in the NICU?

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you to everyone! I'm just getting discouraged because I can't seem to find anything period. I've applied across the board to everything. I graduated in May but have only had my license for a...

  18. Questions for New Grads

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

    When did you graduate? May 2010 :yelclap: 2. Do you have a BSN or ADN? ADN, working on BSN now 3. Are you still looking for work? Yes. We moved right after I graduated so any foot-in-the door I had...

  19. New Grad in the NICU?

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Pediatric

    I have only spoken with the nurse recruiter and she said all their peds positions were asking for 2-3 yrs experiece. I also spoke with another hospital close to me and they aren't hiring new grads...

  20. New Grad in the NICU?

    robyn226 replied to robyn226's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for your input! I would have precepted in a NICU if my school would have given me the opportunity. We were limited to adult ICU or Med-Surg. I am thinking of contacting the manager directly....

  21. will relocate to Montgomery AL and is concerned....

    robyn226 replied to iamlvp's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I would defienetly check into Baptist Hospital in Montgomery. They have 2 branches...Baptist South and Baptist East. A guy I graduated with was just hired on at Baptist South in the ER last month....

  22. Is it to soon?

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

    I just graduated with my ADN in May, passed boards this month, and started a BSN program this week. I say go for it if you're

  23. Have an AL license, need one for FL

    robyn226 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok, so i passed my NCLEX last week, YAY, and now need to apply for a florida license. i graduated from nursing school in alabama and figured it would be easier to sit for an alabama license and then...

  24. Have an AL license, need one for FL

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

    thanks LunahRN! i looked there but the licensure by endorsement states that you had to have worked 2 of the last 3 yrs so it's throwing me off. i guess i'm going to call in the morning and see what...

  25. Kaplan, Saunders, Hurst??? What/which/how should I do this?

    robyn226 replied to o2BRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Kaplan before my 1st attempt at NCLEX...did all the q's and scoring where was needed. Took 265 and failed. This time I borrowed a Hurst review book from a friend who attended the live class. I...