livelifeloveRN

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1. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

   livelifeloveRN replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It took me 10 long months in Southern California. I had a pretty kick butt resume too (If I do say so myself). Ended up with my dream job so it all worked out. Now a year and a half post BSN - a lot...

2. If you werent a nurse, what other career would you do?

   livelifeloveRN replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

   Lawyer. I love nursing SO much more, but in an alternate universe I think I would also be good at

3. ATI Live Nclex Review

   livelifeloveRN replied to DJAYS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My school made this mandatory; but I don't think I learned ANYTHING from it. Overall it was mostly a bunch of games/book activities/acting out scenarios. We were all just so happy school was over that...

4. Will be relocating to orange county after school!

   livelifeloveRN replied to cmurra6745's topic in California Nursing

   It took me 10 months to finally get a job here in OC, with my BSN cum laude, and 2.5 years PCT experience. Most hospitals say they get about 400-800 applicants per posting - the market is just so over...

5. How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

   livelifeloveRN replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Southern California - Took 10 months after NCLEX for a job

6. PCT to RN

   livelifeloveRN replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I worked as a PCT for 2.5 years and didn't get hired at my hospital due to a hiring freeze. Several other PCTs who were hired before the freeze were automatically put into the program. Like the others...

7. CNA after first year of nursing program

   livelifeloveRN replied to MrsHollsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I was offered two CNA positions without my license. Most facilities will hire someone without a license after completing their first semester in nursing school; some facilities require it. The job...

8. 10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

   livelifeloveRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I don't know if this is the right place, but I was asked these two questions that I hadn't heard before. Hopefully it will help someone practice if they run into a similar question like this in their...

9. UCI New Grad RN 2014

   livelifeloveRN replied to livefully's topic in California Nursing

   Has anyone been contacted for the Perinatal interviews

10. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    livelifeloveRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just wanted to give a quick update from my decision to apply in ND. Less than 24 hours after I applied to the position/speciality I've always wanted, the HR recruiter called to warn me about the...

11. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    livelifeloveRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow, I really appreciate your post Delgadido. I'm currently almost 10 months post BSN graduation with 2+ years CNA experience and can't get an RN position anywhere. I am extremely lucky to live in...

12. I finally accepted a job offer

    livelifeloveRN replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What state do you live

13. new grad rn- can't find a job

    livelifeloveRN replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't feel too bad for not working as a CNA in NS. I've worked as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital for two years while I was in school, I worked my butt off so I would have my foot already in...

14. CNA first to get network and experience?

    livelifeloveRN replied to Oraelo's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! The knowledge and experiences will put you so far ahead of the other students and make you a better nurse...the networking is just a

15. New PCT in the ER

    livelifeloveRN replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    PCTs in my ER may also be asked to be a safety attendant for a patient on