im_melba

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1. New grad since May and passed NCLEX but still no job!!!!

   im_melba replied to jes07's topic in Job Hunt

   you may have to do what i did. i wanted to work in a hospital, but everyone was wanting to hire nurses with experience. i had to start at a LTC/Rehab before landing my "dream/ideal" job. The job was out of state, so i moved myself away from everythin...

2. What hospital jobs have you worked while waiting to get than first RN position?

   im_melba replied to Striving2BG8's topic in Job Hunt

   When I graduated with my BSN, i wanted to work on a med/surg floor at a magnet status hospital and a residency program. Needless to say after 9 months of nothing, i took a job at a rehab/LTC facility... it was horrible, but, two months into that job,...

3. Preceptors what do you want out of your students?

   im_melba replied to eukaryote's topic in General Nursing

   Be engaged and present. Do not act like a know it all and show initiative. Don't wait around for me to tell you to fill the water or empty the commode or take the pt to the bathroom if you know that the water jug is half empty and they hadn't peed fo...

4. How do you study for the nclex? need your advice

   im_melba replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX

   I rented/checked out a NCLEX review book from library to save money. I went over all the info, took the practice test provided. Looked over my school notes that I had saved. Passed the first time and it took me 5 hrs and I was the last one out of the...

5. Relaxing before NCLEX ?!

   im_melba replied to dreeea's topic in NCLEX

   gosh, i took the test 3 yrs ago, and i cant really recall what happened. I just know it took me 5 hrs but i passed. studied for a month before and was sure that i failed. For me, i think the most important thing is to study the last time the night be...

6. What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

   im_melba replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

   ive been working in LTC for about a month now and i was being trained on evening shift, which i find to be challenging and overwhelming do to the intense load or responsibility. i was feeling stressed and felt like i was being pulled in a million dir...

7. if i pass nclex once, all i have to do is fill out paper work for another state, righ

   im_melba posted a topic in New Nurse

   hi all, got my Oregon RN license. If i get a job in idaho, i dont have to pass Idaho's nclex, right? i just have to fill out paperwork...?

8. LTC misfortune

   im_melba replied to InPrivate's topic in General Nursing

   just say u were inadequately trained and that you didnt want to jeopordize the care and lives of ur pts... who can fault u for that?

9. new grad, first job, feeling stressed, help!

   im_melba posted a topic in New Nurse

   hi all. im a new grad and after 9mos of searching, finally found my first RN job. Working at a LTC in the rehab facility. i work night shifts and i only get 6 days with anouther night nurse to orient with, then i am working alone, as the only license...

10. interview tomorrow... tips please!!

    im_melba posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all, im a new grad and have an interview tomorrow for a RN position at an assisted living facility. what are some questions i should ask and what are some points that i should emphasize about myself?

11. "1-2 yrs acute nrs experience preferred.." what does this mean?

    im_melba posted a topic in General Nursing

    looking at hospital jobs and all the jobs i want say "1-2 yrs acute nrs experience preferred..." if i work at an assisted living facility as a RN, does my experience there count towards the job requirements? im a new grad. with no expereince and i c...

12. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    im_melba replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Relations

    im an unemployed new grad. have yet to land a job. but im looking. i went into nursing b/c it is a degree that i could obtain in four years and be useful and practical. Even if i choose to not be a nurse anymore, i can use the skills/knowledge i have...

13. Job Searching Advice for New Grad

    im_melba replied to waynej506's topic in New Nurse

    i graduated may 2010 with my bsn... having a heck of a time finding work. how is the job market where u are located? i am willing to move but still, no job offer to move for! I would say look at residency programs, i applied to a total of three of th...

14. Am I capable of passing?

    im_melba replied to lipstu's topic in General Nursing

    i graduated from nursing school last may and got my bsn. after the very first week of nursing school, i wanted to quit. i was miserable and freaking out. i thought i was out of my mind for wanting to pursue this career. The teachers talked about the ...

15. what is the best state for a new RN grad to find employment

    im_melba replied to im_melba's topic in New Nurse

    i appreciate everyone giving me some helpful hints. i am trying to locate the hospitals you have all said that are hiring new grads, but am having difficulties pinpointing them with just a basic location, can i have names to the hospitals please? tha...