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  1. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

    serenitylove14 replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    No not really. At this point if you can get a job anywhere it will be a miracle lol. But no I had an interview the other day at a rehab facility and that would be when I would need med-surg first!...

  2. better to apply for all open positions or be selective?

    serenitylove14 replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to every open postion except for burn, I do not like burn at all!!, and after 200+ applications I have gotten 3 interviews. All of them were for med-surg but hey those are interviews! I...

  3. New Grad RN Internship Worth it?

    serenitylove14 replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why not start it and gain experience, but at the same time be looking and applying for other positions! I just turned down a 3 month paid internship with no guarantee of a position at the end of the 3...

  4. Interview Today/ Another Interview Opportunity

    serenitylove14 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to almost 300 positions so far as a new grad and it seems lately and after receiving a job offer I have recieved more and more interviews. Today I had an interview at a state rehab...

  5. No Dayshift until finished with 1 year probationary period is over...

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great advice. I start in a couple weeks. If I cant find anything else in that amount of time, I will start and stay there for the minimum 6 months and if I feel I need to start looking again I will....

  6. No Dayshift until finished with 1 year probationary period is over...

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I figured I am being a little picky. My only thing is that I have a 4 month old baby and in order to regulate my babysitting/ sleep schedule, Day Shift would work out better. IDK I guess the one year...

  7. No Dayshift until finished with 1 year probationary period is over...

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes this will be my first nursing

  8. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

    serenitylove14 replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes I took it. I am in Tennessee. They pay better than all of our local

  9. One year off between school and work for maternity

    serenitylove14 replied to JennypennyBsn's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmmm. Im in a similar situation graduated May had baby October, been off since then. A little less than a year. Try state facilities! They are where I have gotten the most interviews and a job

  10. Help? Is this possible to juggle?

    serenitylove14 replied to kcdunlap's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a similiar situation. I accepted job offer 1 and if I get a better offer ie. dayshift, before I start job 1 or even after I will give them my two weeks notice or tell them I accepted another...

  11. Am I a bad person?

    serenitylove14 replied to RegMurse12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow! I dont believe they called you and said you werent forthcoming with the information? Honestly I would have and have done the same. I was asked once if I had anymore interviews and told them no....

  12. Where do you post your resume/search for work?

    serenitylove14 replied to someblonde's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I posted my resume on Career Builders and got a couple emails and calls regarding positions. All though I wasnt interested in them it was still some type of bite from potential

  13. Need advice on a job offer

    serenitylove14 replied to dspacc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Idk if that position will help you back into the hospital. After all you have been practicing nursing over the past 5 years and not letting your skills dry up. Have you thought of maybe working in...

  14. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will call today and ask them about their policies! Thank you for the reply it has been really

  15. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    serenitylove14 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello All. I accepted a Night Time Position at a State Mental Health Facility and I start February 18, 2013. I have seen that they have had several other open postions posted on the website. My goal...

  16. New grad terminated after 3 months of orientation.

    serenitylove14 replied to ingoditrustRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try applying to a medsurg position. If they ask why you were let go from the last employer, just tell them and then tell them the reason you want to work on their unit is to improve upon these skills....

  17. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great thanx!! Till then I can inquire subtly on the

  18. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

    serenitylove14 replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Im a new grad, May 2012, took a 6 month break and started looking for a job about 2 months ago. I got offered a position with a state psychiatric facility. That was the first place to offer me an...

  19. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long was it after you started that you mentioned being interested in Day

  20. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    serenitylove14 replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Should I go ahead and ask before I start or ask after I begin to

  21. how much salary/hr should I expect since I'm a new grad RN?

    serenitylove14 replied to BabyRN23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mid- Tennessee 36000 a year is typical. State Facilities may pay more and VA is around

  22. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    serenitylove14 replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am pretty sure in Tennessee you have to work for the facility for one year full time as a tech first and have a clear criminal

  23. Will I Still be Considered a New Grad?

    serenitylove14 replied to Vines812's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will still be a new grad. You just need to have a good answer to why you havent worked in so long since becoming licensed... which going back to school is a great answer. -Although I went to a...

  24. Which Job

    serenitylove14 replied to newnurse1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How many shifts per week are required for the prn position? - Honestly the med-surg position may give you more experience as far as a wider range of patients you are working with, but the nursing...

  25. peer interview= Job offer?

    serenitylove14 replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry you didnt get the job. But this just means you are meant to do something else. Your opportunity will come before you know