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  1. Nurse to Medical Transcriptionist...

    Thanks to everyone for all of the insight. I've definitely done some research in addition to taking account of what you guys have had to say. The program to me sounded too good to be true, and I've...
  2. Have I overlooked anything?

    GrnTea, Thanks for responding. A traveler nurse is out of the question for me as well. To travel and practice nursing requires EXPERIENCE and proper training. No company is going to send me out to a...
  3. Have I overlooked anything?

    I'm going through a separation, eventually divorce and would oh so love to move out/away so the time can start ticking for my divorce to happen. This move can only happen (since leaving my kids aren't...
  4. Have I overlooked anything?

    Been there, done that, The only problem with that is, I will be thrown out to the wolves. Temporary employment agencies are for nurses who ALREADY HAVE EXPERIENCE. An agency expects one to be able to...
  5. LPN license eligible?

    Thanks everyone. This was good
  6. LPN license eligible?

    Meriwhen, that's exactly right. My area is pure crap for new opportunities for new RNs. I've come up with nearly desperate ideas to find good employment. It'll be two years this May since graduating...
  7. Calling all nurses who work for Veteran Affairs (VA)...I've heard that the VA can take a while to hire a nurse once the candidate initially applies. I don't always believe what I hear, and I know some...
  8. It's approaching two years since I graduated from nursing school in May 2010. I've been job hunting for my first job for an entire year. I've applied to hundreds of positions, but have only landed 3...
  9. Is it time to throw in the towel or what??

    I'm currently in central Virginia. I've been applying out of state as well because I'm definitely willing to
  10. What should I do?

    I've been offered to interview for a new grad position at Healthsouth and will eventually be working nights. The only problem I have is that the job is 2 hours away. I really don't see myself...
  11. Telephonic interview request?

    Would it be a bad thing to request a telephonic interview when a potential employer calls?? I mean, considering my state of unemployment, whether flying out to one or driving will cost mucho dinero. I...
  12. How many of you have...?

    Okay guys, I think I may have found the answers to all my questions. In case anyone else is interested, the website is www.ncsbn.org/nlc This website contains the fact sheet for licensees and nursing...
  13. How many of you have...?

    Okay, since I didn't get many responses at all from my previous question, I'll ask it in a different way. Has anyone of you who is a RN with a multi-state license ever been hired and relocated from...
  14. How many of you have...?

    So, do you now have 2 licenses in the states of Florida and New York? Because I know that neither Florida or New York is a compact state.
  15. How many of you have...?

    Did you eventually lose your VA license once it expired, or did you have the option to keep it current and therefore have 2 licenses, VA and MD? I know that VA and MD are both compact
  16. How many of you have...?

    Thanks guys for your feedback! This has helped to boost my confidence to go ahead and apply for and get a multi-state license!! Thanks again, and blessings to you!
  17. How many of you have...?

    Umm...one has to come on in and actually READ my thread before REPLYING. So, perhaps if one doesn't reply to it, I'll assume because they plain and simple aren't interested in doing so. I'll assume...
  18. Am I on the right track?

    It won't cost anything additional to apply for a multi-state licensure where I
  19. Am I on the right track?

    I've been in the process for several months trying to get my first job as a new RN. I've applied to numerous positions locally as well as out of state. I don't have a multi-state license, but I figure...
  20. Telemetry nurse duties

    As a new graduate, I am considering the thought of applying for a telemetry position. The job posting stated that they would consider a new graduate. Before I apply, I'm wondering if anyone can tell...
  21. What can anyone tell me about western Kentucky? What are the areas around Hopkinsville like? I'd like to know about Hopkinsville, Russellville, and Princeton. Which area is best to raise small kids,...
  22. Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    Ok, new nurse grad here : So what do OR and ER fall under if not nursing
  23. New Graduate RN Seeking Employement

    Oh my goodness, I truly feel your frustration. I'm also a ADN nurse graduate and have been looking for employment for 6 months as well. I've also considered going back to get my BSN and I researched...
  24. How do rotating shifts work exactly?

    Thanks guys. This information was very
  25. What's it like to live in Murfreesboro, TN? So far, I've heard that's it's a nice city. I think it's about a 30 min drive from Nashville. I'm willing to relocate to a few states for an RN position and...