RN 033

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1. Someone's got to love their job.. help

   RN 033 replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

   wow, I suggest you re-read your last post and listen to your intuition. My guess is this time next year, you'll have bank, but be MISERABLE. Hope some of the patients you care for will be better off...

2. Someone's got to love their job.. help

   RN 033 replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

   I found Public Health nursing more to my liking. I love educating clients, hooking them up with referrals and providing nursing care that is more holistic and preventative. I work in Lead poisoning...

3. New Nurse Needs Help!!!

   RN 033 replied to clucito's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition (Paperback) by Dale Dubin Hands down THE best! you will have a solid understanding instead of

4. California Public Health Nursing

   RN 033 replied to monicarelic's topic in Public, Community Health

   I'm a recent BSN grad from CA and, yes, the PHN certification is included in the program. It wasn't until I had the public health curriculum that found my "calling". I love this job. You're lucky...

5. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

   RN 033 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

   Personally, I am so happy that I have a job and doing what I've always wanted to do. Think how horrible it would be for you (if it is getting on your nerves) to struggle through school, years of...

6. Job searching while out of town visiting family, advice please

   RN 033 replied to RN 033's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   @ MrChicagoRN Yes, I would also consider relocating to Northern KY. I was born and raised a "buckeye" :) With all of my extended family still living out there, it would be a quick & easy...

7. Job searching while out of town visiting family, advice please

   RN 033 replied to RN 033's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thank you for your reply...it is kind of a catch 22. I don't want to relocate until I have a job lined up and I understand why facilities wouldn't want to hire unless I was a resident. I wonder if...

8. Job searching while out of town visiting family, advice please

   RN 033 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am a recent CA RN-BSN grad with 8 months of LTC experience. My job prospects locally are very limited and I have exhausted any hopeful employment within an hours drive from my home. I believe moving...

9. Has anyone used a PowerPoint presentation to add to the interview?

   RN 033 replied to RN 033's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks for your advice! Within the interview I discussed my computer program abilities and think that was all that was necessary. I must have done something right, because they have requested another...

10. Has anyone used a PowerPoint presentation to add to the interview?

    RN 033 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am scheduled for a second interview with the county public health dept. I applied in Jan. as a new grad BSN, PHN. My initial interview was in late March and unfortunately I was rejected due to lack...

11. New Grad Interviewing for Fast Food

    RN 033 replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    See if you have a local One Stop Unemployment office or similar department that can help you gain confidence in your interview skills. They provide opportunities to learn skills and practice mock...

12. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    RN 033 replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    My first job as a new grad was filled with unprofessional behavior and disrespect for coworkers. I thought maybe it was just the facility, but after reading so many posts and talking to seasoned...

13. How long did it take for you to get a response after Public Health interview?

    RN 033 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Public, Community Health

    I applied for a county PHN position in early January, interviewed in March and was rejected in April due to lack of experience (new RN-BSN grad), about a six week wait before I got the letter. I just...

14. new grad/ltc

    RN 033 replied to pink2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a new RN grad tired of getting turned down by hospitals. I finally got a job as night charge nurse - 58 LTC residents and only 2 CNA's. I was scheduled to have 2 weeks orienting but only had 6...

15. Is there any hope for the BSN who never had experience to get a job?

    RN 033 replied to Mrs149's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could have written this post!!! I'm an ADN grad of '10 and BSN of '12. I also put my career on hold while raising a family. I finally stopped looking for jobs at hospitals after having been rejected...