Gracian

Gracian specializes in burning out.

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1. Burned Out.

   Gracian replied to Gracian's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, all for your replies. I'm going to look everywhere, not just in my state.

2. Licensed as an RN, but still jobless!!

   Gracian replied to RN_Laila25's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain. If you have a BSN, you're more likely to find a job. In many cases, try to just speak w/nurse managers directly; HR only serves as gatekeepers.

3. Burned Out.

   Gracian posted a topic in General Nursing

   There's a few million posts about this topic already, but I just wanted to tell my story for a little validation, if nothing else. In a nutshell, I graduated earlier this year and became an RN this summer, but am still jobless. No surprise, I know....

4. New York State Licensure

   Gracian replied to megan0321's topic in General Nursing

   You have to bother them. Just call everyday until they fill out your application. If that doesn't work, figure out who the "rude lady's" boss and contact her.

5. To volunteer or not ?

   Gracian replied to hpfulRN-NJ's topic in New York

   If you guys are thinking about going this route, avoid NYP. I applied to three separate volunteer positions and received the following replies: a postcard telling me my app was being reviewed, a letter saying that they're not accepting ANY volunteer...

6. who do i have to sleep with to get a hospital job??

   Gracian replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in New York

   GPA matters at any NYU hospital, too

7. which would you choose?

   Gracian replied to AARNBSN's topic in New Nurse

   B. Living away from family doesn't mean you'll lose contact with them. Ignoring the above, you sound more excited about the 2nd option. But also a little scared. Is that why you haven't chosen it yet?

8. How much do new grad. nurses make in NY

   Gracian replied to flowrate's topic in New York

   Uh, I would seriously do a thorough search of opportunities available here. Without a BSN and a high GPA, you probably won't be considered unless you know unit managers directly.

9. Heated debate between civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

   Gracian replied to testing109's topic in Government

   I wouldn't take it personally - look at how long it took to explain your job to us. But if you expect this kind of response frequently, maybe try to link it to a short, relatable sentence or two of explanation. Like maybe "Our function was a combin...

10. Dear well-meaning friends and family members: the rantings of a jobless new grad

    Gracian replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    To the author (I don't know how to quote yet): Kudos x 1 Kazbillion

11. Assorted Certifications

    Gracian replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, but it seems to me like some things to just make you stand out as a potential candidate. Or possibly as a review. As an exception, note that things like CCRN are comparable to a more specific NCLEX - you still have to test for it, it...

12. Why Newly RN Grads still unemployed!!!!

    Gracian replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in General Nursing

    My experience in job hunting these past 2 months: 1) Time feels anywhere from 2-100 times slower 2) Location or specialty - you'll probably be forced to choose between them 2b) Don't be surprised if you end up in TX or AZ or ND. :'( Responses I've r...