Russianred, BSN

Russianred, BSN has 1 years experience and specializes in Behavioral Health.

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1. Roll Call

   Russianred, BSN replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

   ^ Haha I was the only guy too at the graduation lineup.. Amongst 16 girls,

2. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

   Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   In all honesty, the best way to get a job is to be in people's face. Go to your local areas of interest, drop of resume's, set up appointments, follow-up yourself, don't wait for responses, and...

3. Thank you note after interview

   Russianred, BSN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Good call. I just got a job at pediatric practice. My first interview since graduating, I also sent a thank you card that SAME day. No issues! HR tomorrow, PHysical Friday, Orientation Tueday :). So I...

4. Thank you note after interview

   Russianred, BSN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   To specify even further, you can add their department, then their name underneath such as: ATTN: Healing Hope Hospital Intensive Care Unit Joe Nurse 123 Medical Way Woundsworth, XX

5. Email & written thank yous - overkill?

   Russianred, BSN replied to canigraduate's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   It just depends on the person sending, and people receiving and how much they value doing it. Any combination can yield any results. Everyone has had success with different

6. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

   Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Yeah, I'm in a similar boat.. Been trying to get a position at a local Medical Partnership, at a pediatric clinic. I hope it goes through! I submitted online app, called and informed them that fax was...

7. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

   Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Campy, the thing is that even though a lot of us know how broad the nursing field is and may not want to start in JUST a hospital setting - the alternative employers outside of a hospital setting...

8. Thank you note after interview

   Russianred, BSN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   ^ Good question, who do you send the thank you card to? I'm assuming the exact person who interviewed you? That would only make

9. Email & written thank yous - overkill?

   Russianred, BSN replied to canigraduate's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I would not worry about it being overkill. You are just showing your appreciation and making sure it gets across. If they see appreciation from you twice then you will stick in their mind twice. Do...

10. Passed NCLEX First Try

    Russianred, BSN replied to Russianred, BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

11. Roll Call

    Russianred, BSN replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Male nurse right here - just took and passed the NCLEX today! Another one to the profession... :) -

12. Passed NCLEX First Try

    Russianred, BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX today at 10am, after 90 questions and about an hour and a half - it shut off. I knew this was a good sign. I tried the registration trick, got the good popup, and now i can finally...

13. Took NCLEX yesterday morning, got good pop up, here's how I studied

    Russianred, BSN replied to Tactickz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing and thank you for these helpful pointers! I take mine tomorrow at 10am :) Reviewing that study guide now, amazing

14. NCLEX Tomorrow

    Russianred, BSN replied to NENE RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I take mine

15. What are my chances?

    Russianred, BSN replied to cmay1124's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely apply to others as well.. You don't want to be left with nothing in case something doesn't go through. Always have multiple backup