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  1. New hire and pregnant... need advice Please.

    Encast posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone I just started working in the NICU in late June. I lost a baby last year at 20weeks and wanted to get pregnant again right away. We had been trying for a while however, after getting...

  2. New hire and pregnant... need advice Please.

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you TheMiss!! I think I will not be telling anyone. The only other problem is I don't know who to trust in my new place. One of the things I love about NICU is that everyone gets to know each...

  3. New hire and pregnant... need advice Please.

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is my fear. Thank you for you advice! At the same time I don't want to be the pest that is leaving on maternity 10 months after being hired. I don't want them to hate me for that. Also, all the...

  4. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    Encast posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A little background: I got my BSN in 2011 and have 8 months of Med-surg experience. I quit because my husband got relocated to another city. I interviewed in a local hospital and got a job offer 6...

  5. attn: experienced NICU RNs---

    Encast replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much for this post!! I start my new job in the NICU in a couple of weeks. Thank you for giving us (New Nurses) and idea of what to

  6. Any good books to read while unemployed......

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

    Thank you Jmart I will look into

  7. Any good books to read while unemployed......

    Encast posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I have 8 months of experience on a Med/surg floor. I have been looking for work for 5 months and no luck I was going to re-read my med/surg book but I was wondering if there are any...

  8. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you NerdyNurse. My husband has only been relocated once and it was only because he was promoted to company manager. I just wanted to clarify the recruiter I was referring to in my post is the...

  9. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sds1arm2 I think you have a good plan. I would also suggest trying LTC, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Hospice. I kept applying to the facility I mentioned in the original post. The recruiter wasn't...

  10. 50 Minute drive to work.... would you take it?

    Encast posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I am a fairly new nurse and have 8 months of experience in Med-surg. I have been applying for another job for a couple months. It looks like I might actually have found something but it is in...

  11. NICU interview please help.......

    Encast posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello everyone!!! I am so excited I have an interview in NICU next week. I am beyond thrilled NICU is the reason I went to nursing school. I graduated with a BSN in 2011 and have 8 months of...

  12. NICU interview please help.......

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank You Kimberley. I was asked basic questions like: 1. Why NICU 2. How would you handle conflict with a co-worker who has been there a long time? 3. How do you handle difficult patients. 4. Why...

  13. NICU interview please help.......

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got the job!! My dream job....I am beyond excited. Thanks avaloncar for all the

  14. NICU interview please help.......

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you Avaloncar... I am so nervous. I want this job soooo

  15. Nicu New Grad Interview

    Encast replied to RNReadyManc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi ladies I am a new grad with 8 months of experience on a Med/surg floor. Can you give me more details about your interview.... How did you prepare? I have one next week and this is my dream job!!! I...

  16. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Avaloncar I have been applying to every hospital in my area. However, that particular one is the largest. It is a really bad position to be in. We are no longer new grads but also don't have enough...

  17. 50 Minute drive to work.... would you take it?

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you everyone for your advice. I really appreciate your input and there are some good points. I have until tomorrow to decide. This job is a great opportunity and I know if the driving becomes...

  18. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much for your advice. I am getting very discouraged since it is already May but all I can do is keep

  19. New grad with 8 months experience in Med/surg is Per diem work a good option?

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much for your advice. Both positions are at an agency, including the one in Med-surg. I get what you mean about having to be ready to hit the ground running, definitely something for me...

  20. New grad with 8 months experience in Med/surg is Per diem work a good option?

    Encast posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, So I graduated with BSN in 2011 and have 8 months of experience in Med/surg. Well I moved to a new city and have applied to every hospital/ position for the last 3 months. I have not...

  21. Relocating after 1 year experience? 2 years? 3-5 years???

    Encast replied to NevadaFighter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had to relocate because my husband got a job offer we couldn't turn down. I have 8 months of experience in a Med-surg floor. It has been 4 months and I can't find anything!! The thing is hospitals...

  22. Intensive Care nursery vs. NICU

    Encast posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello I have an interview soon and was wondering if there is a difference between the two? I tried researching but didn't really get a clear answer.Also the position is for the newborn ICU any...

  23. Intensive Care nursery vs. NICU

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your reply. When I applied for the position I didn't even think twice about there being a difference. Now as I get ready for the interview I am over analyzing everything. LoL Any advice...

  24. About to start the nursing...Help!! is this really for me?

    Encast replied to Encast's topic in General Nursing

    No Prisoners I totally agree with you.... I have also encountered the "ughh nursing." My mother doesn't want me to become a nurse and my grandma feels sorry for me. I had to listen to comments like...

  25. About to start the nursing...Help!! is this really for me?

    Encast posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok....well I finished all my pre-reqs for nursing, applied, and now I start the program in the fall. I have been in school since 2004, changed my major many times. Nursing was what I started with and...