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  1. CO New Grad, work in WY?

    geekynurseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if I can get a job in Wyoming as a new graduate since I am having such a hard time here in Colorado. I need experience! Anyways I was wondering what do I need to do to work in Wyoming?...

  2. Getting a RN license in Texas.

    geekynurseRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    So I already have a license in Colorado. Do I need to wait until I move to Texas to apply for one there, or can I start working on the

  3. I finally did it!

    geekynurseRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got my foot in the door of OB nursing finally! It took me six months to get my first job out of nursing school when I was living in Colorado. So I started out working in a prison for 6 months, we...

  4. I finally did it!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Kansas City,

  5. I finally did it!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! Any one have any tips for me? I start orientation in two weeks. Are there any good books or resources I should read? Thanks a

  6. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

    geekynurseRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I just got hired for a L&D position with no experience and the manager was really impressed that I went out there and joined AWHONN, got my NRP, and did my intro to FHM

  7. I finally did it!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actually got offered a L&D position at another hospital and I accepted! I'm so excited! The manager was really impressed that I am a member or AWHONN and have my NRP, ACLS, and Intro to FHM...

  8. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

    geekynurseRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I suggest getting your NRP and joining AWHONN, you can also take the beginning to FHM class by AWHONN. If you're trying to get into the hospital basic med/surg is great as well as critical care / ICU...

  9. I finally did it!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think those things help because it shows you have initiative and are not waiting for your employer to provide those things for you. I am a member of AWHONN (been for over 3 years) and have gone to...

  10. Trying to get out of Correctional Nursing....

    geekynurseRN posted a topic in Correctional

    I graduated in May 2011 and it took me forever to get my current job living in Colorado. I started in January 2012 and can't wait to get out of prison! I am even moving out of state to Texas (DFW)...

  11. What Graduate Nurse/Internship Programs are available now?

    geekynurseRN replied to kdan's topic in Texas Nursing

    20 jobs? I applied to over 200 jobs in 6 months and ended up working in a Prison. Try

  12. Funny Names

    geekynurseRN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My best friend's name is Candida. I like to remind here every once in awhile she was named after a lady partsl

  13. Medical Nurse with an OB interview, any advice?

    geekynurseRN replied to mjs2118's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did you end up getting the job? You interviewed at the hospital you are working at? Did you current boss know you were interviewing for this position? Sorry I ask so many questions, I'm going to...

  14. Best place to get NRP & C-EFM certification?

    geekynurseRN replied to RNewbie22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For NRP look at your local pediatric hospitals and get in contact with a person that runs the classes. I was going to take a NRP class before I moved at a Children's

  15. I need some advice on getting hired PLEASE!!!!

    geekynurseRN replied to chrystie4067's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does your hospital not have a NICU? Maybe you could start with PICU or Mom & Baby at your current hospital instead of trying to switch

  16. Unsure of where I belong...

    geekynurseRN replied to kRN0512's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say give it some more time. Maybe if you still feel the same after a year look into transferring to a different department. I think it is pretty common for us new grads to second guess ourselves...

  17. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

    geekynurseRN replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    29 applications???? I had over 200 in before I got my first

  18. How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    geekynurseRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Any one recommend any that don't make you too warm? My problem is finding some that don't make me

  19. Junk in the trunk

    geekynurseRN replied to hardworkdedication's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a big botton and tend to use scrubs half elastic and half drawstring....but the ones that are not too tight on my butt are really loose in the legs....I give up

  20. Job Outlook in Dallas?

    geekynurseRN replied to MillerRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you! =) Oh and I said a two month period...was actually one month since i have only been here for a

  21. Trying to get out of Correctional Nursing....

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Correctional

    I did land a med-surg internship at an acute care hospital which will also be a full-time job after i finish the internship. I expect that will help me get into L&D

  22. Job Outlook in Dallas?

    geekynurseRN replied to MillerRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well I was able to get a job quite easily at least compared to Colorado... I had a total of 7 interviews within a 2 month period and would of had more. I had canceled two interviews, turned down one...

  23. Job Interview soon!

    geekynurseRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have a job interview for a med/surg or ICU position. I am meeting with several directors. How do I convince them that I want to do med/surg pr ICU when my absolute dream job is OB? Don't get me...

  24. Job Interview soon!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I got the job, thanks.

  25. Job Interview soon!

    geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is quite rude of you to assume you know exactly what I am going to do. I worked in a prison for 6 months (which I didn't care for) and never missed a day of work. Who knows I might love...