ChrissybRN

I am going to interview with a short stay unit at a LTC facility and the recruiter tells me that there are 3 shifts available...3-11pm monday-friday saturday sunday 7a-7p or 7p-7a I dont have any children so that is not an issue and if I pick a weekend shift I can work at my current job as a bartender a few days a week. I also want to begin getting my BSN online. Which shift do you think is better??? If i did a weekend **** would I learn anything on the night shift? This would be my first RN job and I really just want to learn and gain experience Any advice would be great!!! Thank you

Hi everyone! Long story short I graduated in may 2009 and due to some personal experiences I did not pass my boards till June 2011. I have been looking for my first RN job since June. I have my BLS and ACLS. I am thinking of a RN refresher course. I live in Philadelphia, PA. I want to explore both in class room and online programs. Also do these programs have clinicals in hospitals?? Any advice would really help. Thank you in advance!!

I am sort of in the same position as you. I graduated with my ASN in may 2009 I finally passed my boards June 2011 ( had alot of personal things going on after graduation then it took me 4 times to pass the boards). I have been looking for a job since June and have gotten nowhere. Nurses I know tell me it shouldn't matter when I graduated bc we all have to start somewhere and learn the most on the job especially orientation. I would love to get my BSN but I would like to get a job first and work for at least a few months then go back to school. Would love to know more about a Refresher course??? I'm pretty desperate now. Good luck do not give up!!

Hi new grads, I am a new nurse and have been looking for jobs for months now. I finally landed an interview w a LTC facility. Although it's not my first choice I will work wherever to gain some experience so I can eventually work in a hospital. Are many of you or your classmates starting out in LTC??? I'm just curious to see...it seem like the new "trend". We have to get experience somewhere

I am curious as what do you say when you call hr?? Sounds like a dumb question but I feel like a bother when I call. Looking for a job is so stressful. I feel lost and am sooo sick of filling out online apps. Thanks for any advice

Hi i am a new RN and have my very first interview. I am from Pennsylvania and was reffered to the PSA Healthcare through a family friend. At first the PSA did not want me because I have no experience but they are going to be starting a new program for new grads. Does anyone have info on this new program?? has anyone ever interviewed for PSA? What was it like? Also if you work or have ever worked for them do you like it? Do they pay decent (advice from PA people especially) Thanks everyone for any info you can give me!! I need experience and I love pediatrics so I hope this goes well. Even if i get a hospital job eventually I would still like to work PSA per diem. Thanks eveyone

I have an associates in nursing and a bachelors in business. I can't even get a nursing job let alone a nurse management job. I suggest getting your BSN just to be able to get a RN job. Good luck

Both are an associates degree in nursing and YES you can take the nclex-RN. I just did. Some schools only are diplomas in nursing and you can take the nclex-RN. I suggest you try to get your BSN. Most hospitals prefer that. At least in my area...Philadelphia, pa

I passed the nclex on my 4th time. Saunders worked for me. It helped me alot because it went over content...which I needed. Keep practicing questions and don't give up. Good luck!!

I'm in the same position as you in Philadelphia, pa. I say take the job. You will get experience and can continue to look for a hospital position. It's not the greatest but it's experience and that's what hospitals want.

Your School is dumb. You can see white under white. Flesh colored you can't see under white. So I guess they want your patients to see your underwear. If its such a problem then why would they choose white pants. I guess but granny panties

i also can't find a job. its rough. I dont know about you but relocating is not an option for me. In my mind thats absolutely ridiculous. All everyone is looking for is EXPERIENCE. How the hell can we do that if nobody will give us a chance. Dont give up and Good Luck!

Great story. It took me 2 years And finally passed on my 4th time too!!!! Congrats to us both!

I have a BS in another field. I went to an accelerated nursing school in which I received an assosiates of science in nursing (ASN). I do not have a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Even though I already have a bachelors degree it doesn't have anything to to withy nursing degree. It just allowed me to attend an accelerated nursing program.

i am sort of in the same postion as you. I also graduated 2 years ago but have just recently passed the NCLEX. I took the NCLEX 4 times in the last 2 years. I had alot of trouble with the test although i did great in school and clinicals. I do not have any hospital experience bc i could not afford to. I make more money at my current job then i would as a nursing assistant. My only excuse for taking 2 years is that i was working full time and studying like a maniac to pass. I know it is very frustrating and all I want to do is be working as a RN. Im curious to see more advice. Good Luck to you