cyram81APRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Florida Nursing
It depends on how badly you want to start nursing school. Keiser classes are one month each so you will have your pre-reqs completed before you enter nursing school. it is a pricey school and class,...
cyram81APRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Florida Nursing
That's true, nursing courses are somewhat transferable among certain nursing schools. But I cannot afford to continue my education at Keiser b/c I am now in state tuition and I rather go to a school...
cyram81APRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Florida Nursing
Yes it was difficult to land a job b/c of the number of graduates per cycle (3 cycles a year) with UCF, BCC, and Keiser each cycle. It took me about 3-4 months to find a job. But total of 6 months...
cyram81APRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Florida Nursing
If anyone needs help with your classes I can assist you with finding resources online for most of the classes at keiser. I am the IT go to person when I was at
cyram81APRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Florida Nursing
Do your best and study smart, I graduated keiser in 2010 and it was doable. I'm bilingual and it was challenging, but that extra language will come in handy when it comes to finding a
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cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
Yeah I know what you mean the only experience I had exiting nursing school was 2 years of clinical rotations and 1 year of prenatal and STIs before I entered nursing school. But after I got the...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
It will slow it down, but don't fret. Get a job and then start networking from within. I did that with the seasonal job I got in July and started networking and got the full time job through a...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
Calnurs stated that some of the linked in friends were putting wages low enough ($10-$12 per hour) to the point in order to get a job and that it is similar to any other job with the same pay like...
Since you just graduated, GN programs are hiring new grads are putting them on the floor that is needed, but will try to make the best accommodation possible. Try florida hospital or parrish medical...
It's hectic, but really enjoyable because of the close-knit teamwork in the company. Each and everyone there is so supportive for a new person and each other and they respect and help each other out...
I TOTALLY agree!! ALL your reasons definitely sound like my new job minus CNAs, I work with MAs and LPNs and different areas of nursing like psych, peds, adult health, urgent care, and ob/gyn. But it...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
I know it and it's tough. But yes, there is no difference in working as a nurse or flipping burgers because they all come down to one thing getting paid to put food on the table. I worked as a...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
New Grad in AL is getting tougher unless you have all the certifications, volunteer experience, and networking are three top things in order to land a job. I moved out of AL because I know I was not...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
Is that really the pay over there? OMG...I would drown in my debts and be behind if I get paid with that wage. But a job is a job. During the 6 months studying for NCLEX the second time, I tutored...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
You are right about the vicious cycle for those who are still looking for a job when those graduating getting the pick. I believe you may be right about the ponzi scheme, but there may be a silver...
cyram81APRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career
Have you tried joining linkedin.com? There was a recruiter from CA telling me about a GN position. I recommend that website, that way you could actually track down the recruiter and talk to them on...
Do you have the funds to get ACLS or any of the certifications? I graduated in Dec with a ASN and it took me this long to get a job. And now that I am registered for ACLS, I have been getting calls...