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Yes, I think you are right about the temp being so that you can work until your FBI background check clears, since that is the part that seems to take the longest. And yes, the interview is with a new grad residency (and the one in TX is as well). ...

I graduated with my BSN in May 2013, and am just now starting to get interviews with hospitals 6 months after graduation, though they are all outside of Colorado. I've submitted hundreds of applications, and my best advice is to just keep trying!! ...

Your instructor was completely rude and insensitive, as everyone else has pointed out. I think it is her, not you, that needs to re-evaluate whether or not she has what it takes to be a nurse. One has to wonder if she acts in this same judgmental m...

I'm a BSN new grad who graduated in May 2013. I've applied to around 150 jobs all across the country. Out of those I've had one interview out of state which was for a regular (not new graduate) RN spot and they ended up going with someone who has e...

I'm a new graduate who has been searching forever to find my first job with absolutely no success...NICU is my absolute dream job, but I'm finding it is difficult to find any type of nursing job. So, I can certainly identify with how frustrated and...

katierobin23, I'm VERY serious about moving! Sent you a PM!

How did you find out kiwisweetiee? Did they call or email you? I haven't been able to find the original posting either, so not sure about the commitment. Congratulations, you must be so excited!!

It *is* very discouraging, KNB3715!! After applying to almost every single state, I still can't get any call backs. Even having a compact state license doesn't seem to be an advantage as all the states still say they want you to have their license. ...

Thanks for your response NicuGal!! Even if the person had a senior practicum/capstone in NICU, you wouldn't look to see if they had NRP? I know it's not quite normal RN experience, but it is something that gives a little bit of a NICU background. ...

Thanks so much for the response jillzrn!! I'm mainly looking at Bismarck, Minot, and Fargo for jobs as I've heard the housing situation is a nightmare in the oil field areas. I would love to be able to move before having a job to show them I'm seri...

I applied to the program as well, but only went for one of the positions posted. I'm out of state though, not sure how that might affect my chances. I currently live in a compact state, so losing that by applying for a CA license makes me a little ...

I didn't know that! It's too bad, I had heard so many good things about Scott & White and was really hoping to apply there. Looks like I'll be looking at other places for now.

I'm interested in Scott & White as well. I'm waiting and hoping that they will post some specialty care internships, as that's more where my interests are. Have only seen acute care internships posted so far. I've been applying all across the ...

I'm a new graduate currently living in Colorado and have been applying to Christus Spohn (among other places) in Corpus Christi, as I hear they are new grad friendly. But, I've never heard back from them about any of my applications. Could this be ...

Thanks, I'll check out Bay Area...I haven't looked at them before!

I appreciate your reply itzvalerie!! Even if they are reducing benefits and everything, it would still be far better than the no benefits and no pay I get now being unemployed. Also, the experience I would get working there is more what I'm concern...

Hello everyone! I'm a new grad and I'm currently applying anywhere and everywhere for my first job, with no luck so far. I've noticed that El Paso seems to have a lot of hospitals willing to hire new grads, but I worry about the safety of the city....

If you don't mind me asking, what city in Texas did you get the job offer in LucyWill?

Thank you so much for your great response ediitundoo!!!! You've put me at ease with applying there. As for what cities I've applied to so far, it's really all across the country. I've found that places like Spokane, Boise, the D.C area, Virginia,...

Anyone??

Anybody ever hear anything back? I applied about a month ago and curious to know how the process works and how long it took for you all.

Hi everyone, I just graduated from nursing school back in May and am looking for my first RN job. NICU is the reason I went to nursing school, since I spent time in one myself after being born premature and heard so much from my parents about the NI...

Wow, thanks for such a detailed answer!! You make some very valid points and it definitely sounds like a level II would provide great experience. I went ahead and applied to the job, so hopefully I can at least get an interview. And libran1984 an...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to vent my feelings about the NCLEX...I feel like my family and friends don't quite understand how difficult the NCLEX can be, but I know you all are well aware of it!! I'm completely freaking out about the test and it's s...

I just took my NCLEX today and got 75 questions. Your Kaplan scores look great and are overall better than what I had - and as long as the PVT is accurate, I passed. I'm the EXACT same way with SATA questions, always seem to choose one too many or ...