geekynurseRN

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? And if I need to get a license which I assume I p...

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 process?

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 then moved to Texas and I worked on a Med/Surg unit...

I'm in Kansas City, you?

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 lot!

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 class.

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 class done.

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 / and ER.

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 two conventions. I also have my ACLS and NRP as wel...

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) in hopes of increasing my chances of getting a hosp...

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

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

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 be starting on Med/Surg soon and want to eventually...

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 hospital.

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 hospitals.

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 and question everything.

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

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

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 lol

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

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 eventually.

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 interview, and canceled a 2nd interview. I got of...

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 wrong I really want a job at this hospital! It is n...

I got the job, thanks. :)

I still can't get over the RN that wouldn't help...