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  1. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 5 yrs. but I've always been in school health. Now I'm trying to get into the hospital and I've had 2 interviews at 2 local hospitals. Both hospitals told me they didn't want to...

  2. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    sounds great, but I'm on the east coast.

  3. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I have the email addy for the nursing director. Should I email my resume and cover letter to her or just wait? I also have reference letters from previous employers that I can

  4. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support. I had an encouraging phone conversation today with the recruiter at a local LTC facility. She told me she forwarded a bunch of applications to the nursing director, and mine...

  5. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I've also applied at local nursing homes. I walked into these facilities with my resume in hand, and I can't even get past the receptionist. One receptionist told me the director is too busy to...

  6. Can't even get an interview!

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about taking some classes. What are some reputable schools? Anything online? Thanks for your responses. I never thought it would be this hard to get a job. I've always interviewed...

  7. Will this ruin my chances?

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. I am anxious. My hubby was laid off and I am now the breadwinner. I NEED to make more money or else we are in deep trouble. It seems that every place I apply wants hospital exp. and...

  8. Will this ruin my chances?

    loving2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I applied online for a job at a local hospital. After a month, I decided to show up to HR with my resume. The recruiter was so nice and chatted with me briefly. She said she would "help me out" and...

  9. Will this ruin my chances?

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I did. I started applying 3 months ago, with the hope that I would find something over the summer while school was out on summer break. Two of the three local hospitals turned me down bc I don't have...

  10. Will this ruin my chances?

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this is weird. I guess the recruiter really is trying. I just checked the status of my application online and noticed that I have an application with today's date put into the system for a...

  11. So discouraged, can't get a job

    loving2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a public health nurse for almost 5 years. I've never worked in an acute care setting. I went on 2 interviews this week, at 2 different hospitals. I haven't heard back from the first...

  12. So discouraged, can't get a job

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    This could be the case because the Director mentioned that she just hired FIVE new grads. I think they were tuition reimbursement employees. I would HATE to think this happens. I was sooo excited...

  13. So discouraged, can't get a job

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Once the application is entered, the system kicks out a requisition number, along with the date applied, position (Registered Nurse) and a comment/status area. It does not list the floor or...

  14. So discouraged, can't get a job

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and the Director told me in the interview that she just hired FIVE NG nurses but she would put me into the orientation and preceptorship with them. She talked as if I had the

  15. Asked to job shadow on the day of interview

    loving2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is this common? I have an interview next week at a hospital. Basically I meet with HR first to take a med test and personality test, then I meet with the Director, then I job shadow for 5 hrs. Am I...

  16. Tele or Med-Surg for RN that is new to the floor...and more decisions?

    loving2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a public health nurse for 5 years. I would like to get some hospital exp. and need the money since my husband was recently laid off. I have been very assertive with 2 local hospitals. Lol...

  17. Asked to job shadow on the day of interview

    loving2 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Did you get hired? Lol I sure would hate to spend 5 hrs shadowing and not get the

  18. How will I ever get the experience if you won't hire me?

    loving2 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Ok, let me first say that I *do* have a job, but I'm looking for a new job. My husband was laid off last year and our finances are getting extremely tight. I'm a school nurse and make very little...