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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 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  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...

  16. PHN I advice please

    RN 033 posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I am a new grad with less than three months experience at myfirst job in LTC. I received a call foran interview for a PHN I position that I applied for back in January. While I enjoy LTC nursing,...

  17. comfort care?

    RN 033 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am anew RN grad that finally found a job at a SNF. My acute care training didn't provide me with LTC experience regarding "comfort care". I would appreciate any advice for my situation. I have a...

  18. Please help! Questions I haven't read here yet....so curious!!!

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

    I finally got a job after two years searching at a LTC / Sub-acute facility...I go home each morning (night shift) skeeeered! First nursing job, three weeks in and I'm responsible for 60 residents and...

  19. Nursing socks... Do they help? And what kind to buy?

    RN 033 replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I won't go to work without them they make a big difference in my energy level. I purchase mine from footsmart.com. They have a wide variety to choose from. I like the light weight moderate support. My...

  20. New grad, needing encouragement!

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

    I just started at a LTC last week also. They asked if I would cut short my training by two days and I said no. I'm taking the full 8 days I was told I would get. I mean, really? 58 residents!!! I'm...

  21. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

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

    After two years searching and many rejections for lack of experience, I finally got a job in a LTC facility - start nights this Saturday. I hope that I will have a similar experience. Thanks for your...

  22. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

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

    netglow;7111959 "No no no! Don't keep going back to school! Beyond a BSN, without nursing work experience, additional degree education means nothing! So many nurses have gone right back to school and...

  23. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

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

    @DizzyLizzyNurse I think that is the most difficult part me too. The media says that there is a shortage, so there must be something wrong with me not finding a job, like I'm not trying or holding...

  24. Denver Job Outlook

    RN 033 replied to sbwhalen1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    This has been my experience in California. I'm searching every state on allnurses.com to get a feel for someplace to relocate that will hire a new grad BSN with no experience. My student loan...

  25. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

    RN 033 replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know how unique my position is - New grad and 52 years old. I thought once my kids got older, I would finally get the chance to have my dream job! With no job prospects after my ADN in 2010,...