kari2009

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1. How to get my foot in the door as a new grad??????

   kari2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm kind of an "old" new grad in a bad situation. I got my RN license in August 2009 but went straight into a BSN completion program, graduating in July of 2010. During that time and up until a...

2. Searching for a job in LTC; best strategy?? Advice please!

   kari2009 replied to kari2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you all for your helpful suggestions and advice! It's reassuring to know I'm on the right track. A couple of other questions: 1) If I'm leaving a folder with my resume, cover letter, etc. at a...

3. Searching for a job in LTC; best strategy?? Advice please!

   kari2009 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm a newly licensed RN and am shifting my job search from hospital positions to long term care, since I have been unsuccessful in finding a hospital job. I'm wondering if you could give me your...

4. Help!! Best strategy for the job search?? Need advice please

   kari2009 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I'm a newly licensed RN and am shifting my job search from hospital positions to long term care, since I have been unsuccessful in finding a hospital job. I'm wondering if you could give me your...

5. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

   kari2009 replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Excellent advice, thank you so

6. Choosing a LTC/SNF to work at as a new nurse

   kari2009 replied to kari2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you all for your input. While I'm hesitant to apply for work at a 1 or 2 star facility, I'll tour them just to be sure I'm not limiting my options

7. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

   kari2009 replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thank you SO MUCH for posting that link!!!! It's extremely helpful. From what I understand, rather than sending a cover letter, you sent an email that kind of functioned as one....? And you didn't...

8. Choosing a LTC/SNF to work at as a new nurse

   kari2009 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello All, I'm a new grad RN who has been unsuccessful in getting a hospital job. I'm now beginning my search for jobs in nursing homes, even though LTC is not where I'd like to start. After hearing...