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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 Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

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

    im_melba replied to Striving2BG8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  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...

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

    im_melba replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  5. Relaxing before NCLEX ?!

    im_melba replied to dreeea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

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

    im_melba posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi all. graduated in may 2010 w/ my bsn. have my rn license in Oregon. have yet to find employment. what state is open to hiring new nurses at this time? i am looking into getting my license in...

  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 First Year After Licensure

    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

  8. 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...

  9. 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

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

    im_melba posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  11. 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...

  12. "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...

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

    im_melba replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  14. Job Searching Advice for New Grad

    im_melba replied to waynej506's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  15. 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...

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

    im_melba replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

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

    im_melba replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    do u suggest that I already have the state RN license before I apply for the position? would that make me more hireable? For example, if I am looking to apply to a texas hospital, should i already...

  18. Confused by all this endorsement by application stuff, please help!!

    im_melba posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I graduated in may of 2010, got my bsn and RN license in OR. Job market for new grads in OR stinks, so I am looking into getting my license in AZ. I feel so lost w/ no guidance about what any...

  19. Confused by all this endorsement by application stuff, please help!!

    im_melba replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for the reply. no, i didnt get a job in arizona yet. but im thinking/planning on getting my AZ license and moving in with family who live down there b/c i have yet to find employment in my home...

  20. Legacy Health Residency, Portland, OR

    im_melba replied to islandteam2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ive applied to this legacy residency two times now. i graduated in may 2010, and the only nursing experience i have is working two days as a flu nurse. do u think its time i give up on waiting around...

  21. Student nurse resume help

    im_melba replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    just google 'nursing resume' and u should get lots of good examples of how to format urs. u can also go to your school's career center, they should have some print outs of some

  22. Anyone else miss nail polish?

    im_melba replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i totally know what you mean! i miss feeling like a girl b/c as a nursing student, all the students had to wear these really unflattering and boxy grape purple scrubs. and then no jewlery and no...