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Hello there! I'm a new grad (pinned December 2010) with an ADN. I also have a Bachelor's in a different field, and I'm also in the process of pursuing a Master's degree in nursing. I know that the nursing opportunities are bleak in my area, and in so...

Hi there! I was wondering if anybody can give me a quick summary on how to become a school nurse in California. I looked at the ctc.gov website and the application packet but ut still kind of confuses me. Would anyone out there wanna give me cliffsno...

I heard that there are new grad RN jobs in San Diego and other parts of Southern California. Is this true? I'd love to move to San Diego. Something about being near the water that sorta calms me... fireline

I also got a job offer, seems like no one on the board is a current or former employee. I did a Yelp search and found good stuff on the specific clinic, however they have not told me any details on compensation. That's not my primary goal anyway, but...

Hey there, I got interviewed and got offered a job at an aesthetic clinic. We're going through the hiring process now, with the applications and such, but have not filled out any W4s or direct deposit stuff. However, as far as I was informed, they're...

Hey there! I was told that when you apply online to big hospitals or health care systems, that there is an automated bot? or program that kicks out your resume if you don't have the necessary keywords. In light of this, do you think it's better if ...

Hi there! New grad here (yes, I said it!). Took the test two weeks ago, found out my college only sent out our transcripts a week ago, so now I really don't know where in the "time frame" me and my classmates are with regards to results. I read that ...

Hello everyone, I've been looking at some sites online (allheart, uniform advantage, etc.) and I can't seem to find the scrub top I want, which is a solid color with two pockets at the bottom. I know Cherokee has them, but I can't find them! At all!...

Just being objective here: 4 people, including me. All did the PVT.. 1 person got the Credit Card Page 3 people got the pop-up. the one that got the credit card page did not pass. this is in CA for the NCLEX-RN, in February 2011.

A Home Health Company's owner/head called me, basically saying oh we usually put new grads with peds who need insulin or who have sz d/os and you go to school with them and such.. and I was like oh wow that's nice and i was genuinely excited because ...

Was your resume more than 1 page???? I do think the CV is a good idea, because highlighting clinical experiences do make you stand out. Did you have RN, BSN Personal Business Cards Printed out? I'm gonna go do that right now!

where are you located? i want a job i need a job fireline, rn

hey! you're not alone, and there is TONS of HOPE for nurses and student nurses with mental illnesses. I was diagnosed with bp i about 5 months before i started nursing school. i have a genius psychiatrist who got me on meds and relatively stable, and...

Has anybody done this? I live in CA. There are a TON of CNA openings. Thoughts on the subject? Thank you. fireline:nurse:

I've been looking online and have these two options. The cost doesn't bother me as much as the impression I can make. Do you think its necessary to send the coverletter and resume flat? Is it not professional if its folded? Anybody who worked/works i...

Yeah, the tiniest things matter nowadays. What happened to just walking in confidently and being given the job on the spot?? I'm in CA and the littlest things count!

I'm dropping off my resume at the HR of a hospital. Should I be in business attire? I am not applying for a specific job, i just want them to have a hard copy of my resume because i think that would be helpful. new grad, fireline, rn

Hello all, I just got my CA RN license and I am MORE than interested to move to another state for my first (and possibly long long term) job. I just don't know how to organize the whole thing. For example, I have seen plenty of openings for new grads...

I would like to ask for anyone to give me some information regarding the hiring of new grads in these states: Oklahoma, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas.. and also any other state. I just got licensed in CA, and in as much as I would like to stay here...

I was never an LVN. 2 year ADN program and currently in an MSN program.

I am an RN licensed in CA. I am looking for jobs in several states. The applications ask for a license, and I dont have one because I want to make sure I have a few job offers before spending money and time on a license. Can I just say yes to the que...

Hello again, I was wondering if I apply for a license in a compact state, is it true that I don't have to apply to any of the other states that are included? I want to save money and maybe some states' license fees are cheaper than the others. Arizon...

Nicki: I don't know which states to go to... Im hoping some people can give me an idea. I don't mind the small town feel.

Which smaller cities in particular? I passed and am now an RN!!!

Hello all. I'm waiting on my NCLEX-RN results (I'm in CA). I've done some research and view Arizona as new grad friendly. Can anyone confirm this (or not)? I have an ADN, a Bachelor's in Psychology and I'm currently enrolled in a Master's program (BS...