Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Hunt
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 literally bust your way through. It works. What doesn't ...
Russianred, BSN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Hunt
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 would say that a thank you card is pretty importa...
Russianred, BSN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Hunt
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 12345
Russianred, BSN replied to canigraduate's topic in Job Hunt
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 methods.
Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Hunt
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 coming in, faxed all the info I already submitted...
Russianred, BSN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Hunt
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 usually create barriers to newer nurses by stating tha...
Russianred, BSN replied to canigraduate's topic in Job Hunt
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 not doubt yourself and others won't either. :)
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 relax and celebrate Soooo happy! With adequate prepar...
Russianred, BSN replied to cmay1124's topic in General Nursing
Sounds like you have a good start, and chance of getting in. You did all the right things. It would also be important to know the competition at your school - how many others are trying to get accepted, and how many students do they accept each semes...