QBoroRN

Hello everyone..I'm looking to get some feedback on the situation I'm experiencing now. I graduated with my BSN in May 2011, after months of searching for a job in my hometown, I decided to move away in order to work. I did that for a little over a year and it was quite the experience. I wasn't used to being miles away alone by myself and was missing home a lot. In addition to that, I made some mistakes on the job which led to me being fired. Now I'm back home and I have just received a job offer for home care that pays very little compared to the cost of living in my area. It's with pediatric patients on trachs, vents, g-tubes, everything. They don't pay overtime, your break has to be taken in the patient's home, they don't have benefits, they don't give you holiday pay, and as low as the RN rate is, if the case is RN/LPN split, they pay you the LPN rate. My issue is, I'm on unemployment right now. If I take this job I would be working to get paid the amount that I can collect at home. Or should I stick it out to have something current on my resume instead of the prospective employer looking at my last job as termination. I know it may sound like I'm a slacker, but after factoring in the tolls I've paid, the gas money, and the fact that the two days of orientation are not paid, I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it.

My interview was done in a room with three employees at their computer that were easily able to listen to my interviewer tell me all the reasons why she was not going to hire me. This is after literally one minute of skimming over my resume and asking me three questions. Not to mention the fact that she was eating a bagel and taking phone calls during the interview. Quite easily the most unprofessional/ bizarre interview I've ever had.

I would give it at least a week for them to get back to you. In the mean time, I would advise sending thank you notes to the interviewers. Good luck :)

I took the test in August

It took about 2 1/2 weeks after I got my results

I agree, it's everyone's free will on what they choose to read and what they choose to reply on.

If you haven't tried saunders, give it a shot. People that I know used it passed the boards the first time. Best of luck to you :)

GOOD LUCK!!! I know this site helped me greatly as well. Everything from the pvt to landing my first med-surg position 5 months later.

I don't think the salary requirement was a mistake. I put the same salary in my application and I was still interviewed and offered the job. In my opinion, I think your uncle is right. You have a degree that's worth money, so you shouldn't underestimate what you're worth. Just keep in mind the average salary for the area you are applying to and you should be fine.

Try upstate ny, hospitals there are definitely hiring. Upstate University Hospital has an open house on 1/20/2011 and I know for sure they are hiring new grads.

Congratulations!!! I also just got my official job offer today. I thought it was just me that felt things were turning around...there have been more posts from people getting jobs now.

Research the hospital! This definitely shows your interest in the hospital, not just the job. Also, I found that it helped me to have answers to the general questions that they ask such as your strengths/weaknesses, career goals, why nursing, why us...good luck!

I agree with the previous posts, it's your best bet to go to your supervisor

My school started us on the kaplan review class about 2 weeks after graduation which was helpful, gave us time to relax but not forget too much.

Saunders!!!!!!!! This book, (the 4th edition) was my best friend for 2 months lol I also did the kaplan review which helped because they were definitely harder than the real nclex questions. I was getting about 50-65% correct on their readiness tests and passed the nclex 1st time with 75 questions.