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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 hired in the NICU I had decided to wait at least 9 m...

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 other very well and form friendships. I am the new g...

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 exposure to X-rays and not being able to always get...

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 months ago. Well I turned it down for personal reason...

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 expect.

Thank you Jmart I will look into them.

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 recommendations out there? I am looking for something that wil...

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 one at the hospital. I got her information after she...

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 lying. She set me up with an interview a couple weeks...

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 another city with a 50 minute drive. It is in LTACH and...

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 experience in Med-surg. I will be researching the facility...

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 should we pick you? I got really nervous at one point...

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

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

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 don't want to mess it up...please help.

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 experience to be considered for most positions. Good...

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 overwhelming there is no way I can quit.

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

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 to think about.

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 been able to land a job. I am now processing my paper...

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 will consider you a new grad if you have less than ...

I am so desperate for work. I am willing to try anything. Hopefully I can get some emails this weekend so I can implement the tips above. Thank you!!

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 suggestions?

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 out there on what they are looking for. I understand...

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 "why did she pick such a dirty career"....Personally...