amystudentRN

I am a ASN, now enrolled in a BSN program, and my local hospital (magnet hospital) will only hire BSN nurses. I think its a good idea to have the BSN just to know I have better opportunities in my career.

I agree! And thats awesome you may have options! I was offered a job at a rehab facility, then got the offer for school nurse, so I ended up taking the school position, I have always wanted to work with kids..peds, or in the community. I also have AD...

I totally agree with the above poster! I loved pediatrics, but am having trouble getting an acute care position with my "ASN".. I am taking a school nurse job, who knows I may love it, the hours are nice also.. and also am starting school again..to ...

Congrats on your new job! I also am starting a new nurse position at a middle school grades 6-8..I am a new grad and knew I wanted to work with kids in some way.. so school nursing will be perfect! I also feel blessed to have a daytime schedule that ...

I took my nclex and im pretty sure i passed..got the pop up, so i want to change my username! It chose it and i didnt notice, but i am no longer amy studentRN!yay!!! :yelclap:

I also have always wanted peds nursing..I am hoping for an interview for a school nurse job PT, I am going back to school to get my BSN this Oct, so it would be perfect! I hope I dont have to go back to the nursing home to work. I am figuring that wh...

I have an interview with a school later this week for school nurse, I am in Indiana and my county you need to be atleast an RN to be a school nurse. I am so excited and hoping to get it! I have no previous experience so feel glad to have the opportun...

I just accepted a job offer for maternity services, (mother/baby,L&D, NICU-after 6 mo)..and I have always worked days. Now Ill be working 11p-11a and wondered if theres any night nurses that can offer advice on how to get thru those first weeks/ ...

I should add tho tht its 11p-11a..hope I can handle the hrs! # days a week so I think Ill figure it out...eventually!

I got the maternity job!!:w00t:

I also am a Dec 2011 grad, (Indiana) and I have had 2 interviews at hospitals. Both for night shifts, but one I am very hopeful for..maternity services. I would love to do NICU. I also loved peds. The other seems to have an awesome nurse manager and ...

I agree, I mean it is similar to the one "Why did you apply here?" I kind of want to say.."because you were hiring and I need a job!" or.."Because I want to get my foot in the door, anyway I can.." Most new grads are putting multiple apps in, of cou...

I have to do mother/baby for 6 months, then move to L&D. But I am excited to be getting interviews! I will add that I live in Indiana..the pay is about 20-22 an hr, some say not much, but for me..a previous CNA.. its great. Cant wait to start wo...

I really want to get into peds nursing in the future. Now would be great however I applied and didnt get any interviews. There isnt a childrens hospital in my area. THere is one w a childrens "floor" but peds is hard to get into, thats what I hear an...

Love this post..as a new RN, I know exactly why I chose the nursing profession...NOT for the money but for stories like these. It is true for CNA's too, I was a CNA for 5 yrs before becoming a nurse.

That is what I thought but wasnt sure because med surg offered variety and more IVs, drips, procedures.. I would prefer maternity I think anyway. Thanks for the advice! Still waiting to see what they decide tho.

I feel your pain..getting right into NICU would be exceptional, atleast in my area. I fell in love with pediatrics, however there are no close childrens hospitals in my area. There are 2 hospitals about 45 mins away that have a great peds floor, but ...

Thanks for the ideas.. today I was called and asked if I want to work at MY nursing home, the one Ive been at for over 4 yrs. FT, just a diff unit. So I have an interview with them Monday! I am going to call the other LTC place and tell them no thank...

I didnt think I would even have this problem. I was applying almost everywhere. I graduated Dec 2011. I applied and interviewed at a LTC facility. I then had an interview at a local hospital for maternity and Intermediate care. LTC job is first shift...

I am having the same problem. I was offered a job in LTC, a nice facility..but I had an interview at the hospital..I would prefer the hospital, but do need a job! Also the hospital is nights LTC is day shift. Im going to accept the LTC job to get sta...

I agree with the above poster, also what do u mean by "customer service". That sounds a little weird to me, they are patients arn't they? Or are you not applying for a nurse position? I dont think I would do the smiley, just say how u appreciated her...

I have an interview coming and I have been told that my state, Indiana doesnt send you a copy of your license. It is on the website, so I printed a couple copies of that. Do you think this is acceptable for the interview? (Thet requested a copy of it...

Thank you! Yes I just printed the info from the website that shows my license number and the dates. Im sure it will be fine. I can't wait for this interview, I really want to get started working, its maternity which I think will be a good start! My d...

I applied to a local hospital online. I got an updated message on my app that said "call recruiter to schedule an interview". I was so excited and called right away. This was 3 days ago. I have left about 4 messages since and still no call yet. This ...

Yes, I actually think I called 4 times and left 3 messages..and I was worried about leaving too many also. I did talk to her and she sent me an email that I needed to send in my "availability", then they would schedule the interview. So it is schedul...