wezzie, RN

wezzie, RN

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  1. Unemployed 6 months and counting, Frustrated

    wezzie, RN replied to Nicoa's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up.. ever.. Call HR and get recruiters names before applying.. Write specific, unique cover letters to specific people everytime.. don't be afraid to show emotion/enthusiam/passion and let...

  2. Minnesota LPN vs BSN program-can't decide which to choose

    wezzie, RN replied to mbmn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to agree.. I looked.. my last semesters tuition for everything, cept books, was 241.00 a credit.. St Cloud State University.. awesome BSN program.. awesome professors/clinical instructors,...

  3. Is my employer screwing me here?

    wezzie, RN replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

    I am absolutely 100% positively positive.. .. Don't sweat it.. I've been paying taxes long enough to know. Lump sums make no difference.. Taxes are based on yearly income.. only be concerned if they...

  4. Minnesota LPN vs BSN program-can't decide which to choose

    wezzie, RN replied to mbmn's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest with you, I talked to someone who went to Rasmussen and they were Pi**ed.. she told me ALL their clinical rotations were at nursing homes and they were responsible to find their own place...

  5. Is my employer screwing me here?

    wezzie, RN replied to Stearnsy's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is. Your taxes wouldn't be any different than if you started the higher rate immediately. Of course your taxes will look big getting a lump sum rather than...

  6. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i apologize, sincerely, but yeah, i was offended. like i said, i was the only new grad on this thread posting about getting a job in a hospital. what point did i miss? what did i misinterpret? you...

  7. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i read it and understood it.. imperative = absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable .. so, you're saying unless you worked there prior, don't expect a job in a hospital. well, then don't,...

  8. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    You're very welcome.. and thank you for your kind words.. :) I think those experiences really helped me stand out as a new grad trying to get into mental health.. and helped to reiterate and support...

  9. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Here was the resume I submitted for the job I was offered and accepted. I did it in notebook to fit for formatting on their online application system....

  10. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I never worked in healthcare prior to graduation in any capacity. I owned a dry cleaning business for 11 years and was a laborer sorting bulk sod staples into retail sized packages for $10 an hour...

  11. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    wezzie, RN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    lol.. yeah.. but.. I wouldn't be hitting jumps that sent me 15 feet in the air.. not on purpose anyways.. but I do enjoy riding on trails, climbing hills, etc. I haven't had one since I was a kid...

  12. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    wezzie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated this spring and passed the NCLEX in early June. I dunno, it's been tough around here, 2 of the 3 major health systems in the Twin Cities area say on their websites, new grads need not...

  13. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    wezzie, RN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    After driving through the Black Hills last weekend during the Sturgis rally and hearing the daily tally of those killed over the week on the radio out there, then driving by a wreck of tangled bikes...

  14. Let's hear how awesome nursing is!

    wezzie, RN replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new BSN grad.. 41 y/o .. no prior experience in health care.. I've had 3 interviews and 3 offers for employment.. I accepted my first job in my first choice of specialty (mental health) at my...

  15. Thoughts Please

    wezzie, RN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to call the hospital, ask them to connect you with HR, and then ask them the name of the person/nurse recruiter handling applications for the ED position. I tried to do this before...

  16. Thoughts Please

    wezzie, RN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the e mail I sent to the Nurse for the new grad residency in the education department. She actually does no hiring but she interviews new grads and gives her input to directors that consider...

  17. Thoughts Please

    wezzie, RN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on finishing school! I'm a new grad too. I just got my dream offer for a position in mental health the other day. :) That is what I feel most passionate about. I had zero experience in...

  18. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    wezzie, RN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm just licensed in MN, and it's not a compact state. I would have just applied for a license by endorsement to the other states right away had I accepted an offer there. Just paperwork,...

  19. any advice on Job search please.....

    wezzie, RN replied to gymmom125's topic in General Nursing

    I got my first job.. in psych!! I'm so excited.. I start August 30th.. Med surg for psych??? meh.. don't listen to that noise.. Don't give up if you really want psych. The only experience I saw they...

  20. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    wezzie, RN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my views have changed from my first posting here. I've had 3 interviews now and 3 offers as a new grad. :) I was 1000 miles from home ready to do a 4th interview in Wyoming when I got a call...

  21. Did I handle this well?

    wezzie, RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a May 2010 grad and passed my boards in June and have been sending out tons of applications looking for a position for the last 2 months. I had an interview at a LTC facility about 2 weeks ago...

  22. Did I handle this well?

    wezzie, RN replied to wezzie, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got the job in Mental Health!! I start August 30th.. and they told me the pay, etc, during the offer.. lol.. naturally I accepted immediately. I'm so

  23. Cover letter for psychiatric nursing job

    wezzie, RN replied to Jonathan55's topic in Psychiatric

    I got the job!!! I start August 30th.. I'm on cloud 9..

  24. Student Loans

    wezzie, RN replied to velocity2325's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a very good head on your shoulders. Your sense of personal responsibility will serve you well throughout your life. You're going to be just fine.

  25. Student Loans

    wezzie, RN replied to velocity2325's topic in General Nursing

    "Loans give a bad taste in my mouth." I love that.. lol.. I too am debt averse and have been ever since I was a young man. I learned early that I hated owing anyone money. I am a new grad, but I...