JoblessNewGradRN

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  1. Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

    Nice tips from lil'mama. Another thing I learned is floating it in with a steady and slow NS flush while you insert the catheter further into the vein. It takes a bit of practice, but I find it...

  2. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the networking, but I've also heard about people getting jobs/interviews by sending managers resumes directly or contacting them directly. Sometimes, the gatekeepers don't let you pass...

  3. Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah this situation really stinks. Good luck to you,

  4. Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not selective at all. I just want to work! Lol. I've been looking in NJ and nada. It's like "new grad" means Ebola virus. Thanks for the

  5. Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi MW, No, I'm sticking with nursing lol. I worked too hard for this and I love taking care of people, but I am getting more broke by the minute and I might go on welfare. I'm excited to go and...

  6. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    What's the worst they can say... "This is not how we do things." I would do it especially since that person is the one making the hiring decision. By communicating your desire to work for that unit...

  7. Inappropriate Manager

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Write to HR and upper management and have your co-workers who went through the same issues to do the same. That kind of behavior should not be tolerated and while most people in power do act very...

  8. Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    JoblessNewGradRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you ever gone to one? I do have a BSN but what did they say to you to take away your glimmer of hope? I know there's a lot of BSNs who have trouble finding jobs as...