MAL, RN

MAL, RN

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  1. New Grad ER Links...

    Congrats on getting ER! They say they dont hire new grads there, but they do--I've met lots of ER nurses who started as new grads. 3 weeks into my ER orientation, and Im still studying like crazy on...
  2. Normal to feel so stupid?

    your original post is exactly how I feel, and I'm also in my 3rd week of orientation as a new grad in the ED. Im having the same struggles as you!! I felt like i wrote your post, actually. One of my...
  3. Newb question of the Day

    Its interesting that you want to be an OR or ER nurse as a new grad, because I am a new grad, and was called into interviews for both ER and OR positions, and offered both of them. I was competing...
  4. New RN

    Thanks, FL MOM.. I did get a job-- in St. Vincents ER. Starting tomorrow actually. Thanks for the good omen
  5. New Grad ER Links...

    Thanks for these links... I'm starting tomorrow in a non-trauma certified ER that "doesnt normally hire new grads". They are giving me a longer orientation so I'm giving it a shot. I LOVE the...
  6. New Graduate Offered Position in OR w/Concerns

    Hi Lisa, Sorry it took me so long to respond. Yes, I did get a call for an interview-- But it wasn't at Florida Hospital, not even in Orlando. I never applied for the GN-OR opening at Florida...
  7. It finally happened to me....

    I can see what your saying. You have the stereotypical scenerio of an overworked nurse. But please, as a new grad having a hard time finding a job--you can at least be optimistic about having one!...
  8. New Graduate Offered Position in OR w/Concerns

    GREAT thread, everyone!! It's been a while since anyone has posted but, I am interviewing for a new grad OR position and was wondering if anyone had any pointers specific to the OR?? Im very
  9. That just sounds so counterproductive. Do they hire them, put them through the classroom portion of the GN program, then fire them before they hit the
  10. Only 2,000? The GN position for a Surgical Services states the contract is for 13,500 for 24 months AFTER completion of the program. Scroll to the bottom of the posting here:...
  11. Thanks for the info and the advice. My resume is pretty good. I have my clinicals listed and have great academic and work experience. Interesting thought to change some of the wording to those famous...
  12. Nurse pay in Jacksonville?

    Thanks for letting me know, I talked to their HR today who said it would be 2-3 weeks, but hopefully I will be considered and called back before
  13. Frustration with HR/ Nurse recruiters- Just a vent

    Thats crazy that HR told you to call into your work! How unprofessional! I agree. Its very frusterating to not get any call backs or even feedback on why you didnt get the job/not being considered....
  14. Jacksonville, ICU questions

    I'm moving to Jacksonville soon, so my husband and I are looking at all the different areas, and wow-- each is so different! From what we are gathering, its very hop scotch. Regarding pay/jobs, there...
  15. New RN

    Yes, I am. Did you find that hospitals/employeers were concerned that you moved around too much? Almost every school and job on my resume took place in a different city, and I'm wondering if...
  16. Nurse pay in Jacksonville?

    Congrats on your interview guys! I have heard great things about Shands! Q: How long was it between your application submission and the call for your interview? and, did you guys go to school in the...
  17. New RN

    Where in Florida are you? (assuming you are on military orders from your username) I'm moving to JAX soon and looking for New Grad jobs
  18. No one wants to hire new grads!!!

    I feel ya. And its worse being a military wife--we are moved to new cities where we dont know anyone, and even with experience, I think employeers look at our past work/school history and see that we...
  19. Congrats too you both on getting call backs for the internship-- Its really cool that Florida Hospital offers there great opportunities to new grads! I applied for all 3 CC internships that were...
  20. Nurse pay in Jacksonville?

    Anyone in Jacksonville area have an update on the job outlook for new grads?? Baptist, St. Vincents, Memorial, and even Shands have job listings (Mostly Med-Surg) that dont require experience. Just...