AntMarchingRN RN

I also put No, I too thought you were asking if it was wrong to be called those names. (Sorry) I think you should be called whatever you want! Do you Richie!! My given name is what people would consider a nickname. For example "Johnny" or "Tommy" Tho...

If you are still looking and really willing to move, check out northern Virginia/Maryland. I lived in North NJ and got nothing after graduation from 2009-2011. My husband's job moved us to northern VA and I had a job (as a new grad) right over the bo...

Judge me if you will....but my cats (I have 3 and yes, I have a husband too. I'm not a crazy cat lady lol) are my children. It killed me when I had to do this. Everyone can give you their opinions on your feelings, but I have some advice that worked ...

I worked in a peds office as my first job as a nurse. When I was interviewing for my next position at a hospital they did not even consider my time in the office as experience because it was not actually in a hospital. Personally I think it was good ...

Didnt read them all so Im sure they've been said but my favs are... -Dont tell me its an emergency then gripe about appointments Oh really, its an emergency and you must be seen today, but you won't take the 9:30 because you dont want to have to pull...

Personally (JUST my opinion) I would not consider magnet status in my decision. I think you are giving it too much weight. What is magnet status? I mean, I know what it is, but what does it do for you? Make you a better nurse? No. I worked at a hosp...

Try looking up your state's regulations on nurses. That way you know what reasons a nurse could loose a license and you won't be afraid of things like getting sick ending your career. Something like that has no bearing on a license, your job maybe, ...

I would go ED...I am also biased, but the points made above make a lot of sense. As a new grad, ED gives you a chance to go anywhere if you find out its not for you, where as NICU somewhat limits your choices. I would just make one suggestion...if yo...

I was just hired there as well. I dont start orientation until April, but so far it seems like a special place. Different from the other hospitals I have been to. The staff there is great and everyone I have interacted with so far has been more than ...

Ortho!! You can have c-diff, throw up on me, GI bleed all over the floor, but if you have a visible bone break, either in the skin or out, it makes my stomach turn. I literally have to concentrate on not vomiting. My fellow nurses make so much fun ...

This is the best type of problem to have, which job do I take? I'm just happy to see a new grad having to decide between two jobs instead of not having any prospects. You have to make your own decision, we cannot tell you what to do, but it sounds to...

No, you will not lose it, you will just be licensed in another state. For example I am licensed in NJ and PA. I must do CEUs for each license and follow renewal proceedures for each. However, I think this differs with compact states. I am licensed in...

I started out in a doctor's office (ped neuro) M-F 10a-6p. I was able to get a job in a hospital since then and am now working four 10 hour shifts and am much happier. I'm sure it isnt the same everywhere, I just wanted to point out that it is possi...

Do you have to state that you are a nursing student during your interview? I dont understand why it would even have to come up. Simply state what hours you are available. It is none of their business what you do while you are not at work. If a situat...

The test changes every three years...its not made harder, just more current to stick with the updated information. Just think of it this way, the test you are taking is one someone else was afraid to take before it was updated last time. Good Luck!

I did not read all the posts so I'm not sure if this was said already, but in NJ there were programs where you PAID THE HOSPITAL $4,600 for 14 weeks of what was basically shadowing so that you could "gain experience". There was no offer of work after...

6 weeks is nothing! If this is a job you want and is close to your house, you already said you have some money to cover you til you start. I would take it and wait the 6 weeks. After getting my RN license it took me 14 months, 4 states, and thousands...

Indeed.com It will show you jobs available in your area and has an option to send you job alerts.

my story is that exactly! i went to work in a pediatric neurology office thinking i could use my rn and psych degrees together in a great scenario. i lasted 5 months. i was bored and could feel my clinical skills slipping away everyday. i took the j...

Look up NSO. They have good rates and coverage.

Its odd that they say they are open to new grads. They just had a job fair and were turning new grads away at the door. They were making it very clear they were only speaking to experienced nurses. I felt bad for the new grads there, although they we...

So I'm a "chick" too, did a push-up once and hurt my elbow for like a week, but I am awesome at Chuck Norris jokes so heres one you can take back to the group...if no one has used it already... Why did Chuck Norris train his dog to use a pooper-scoop...

nice eyeroll, very helpful. you are beyond ridiculous. to say just anyone can come off the street and take (and pass) acls in order to down play it is making light of something extremely important to healthcare. i dont know what you do, but i teach a...

"Why would having ACLS help to get a job? It is a certificate that anyone can get. You do not have to be a nurse. Besides, without work experience, your ACLS knowledge will be non-existent!" ACLS is not a certificate just anyone can get...I dont thin...

Not to be Debbie downer, but I don't think there are 5 states that are new grad friendly... Good Luck out there.