NurseWinn

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1. Did I scare them away? (Long Story)

   NurseWinn replied to NurseWinn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thank all of you again for the advice! I never felt like I answered the "better than" question properly. I guess I was just flabbergasted as to why they would ask...I always wanted to say,"have you...

2. Did I scare them away? (Long Story)

   NurseWinn replied to NurseWinn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Marcos9999, I completely feel your anguish. I truly wish Managers would just come out and tell us if we do not fit on their floor. It would probably devastate us and we would cry but the we could...

3. Did I scare them away? (Long Story)

   NurseWinn replied to NurseWinn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   This is not the only hospital in the area, it just happens to be the only one I have connections (although loosely) with. I wish I had responded to the "better question" differently! It makes perfect...

4. Did I scare them away? (Long Story)

   NurseWinn replied to NurseWinn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Jolie, thank you so much!! I will definitely set up a meeting with them. I guess I just wanted to make sure that all of my eagerness was not a factor in not getting the position. I would...

5. Did I scare them away? (Long Story)

   NurseWinn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I need some good advice. I graduated in May of 2011 got my license in June and began a long and laborious job hunt. After months of endless phone calls, emails, in person hand offs, I got a job. To...

6. Adventist Versant RN Residency

   NurseWinn replied to Av03's topic in Oregon Nursing

   I chose Family birth, Med/Surg and then ICU. My phone interview was super quick, and I am not sure how it went. I hope they call for a

7. Adventist Versant RN Residency

   NurseWinn replied to Av03's topic in Oregon Nursing

   10 minutes is so quick! I truly wonder how they narrow it down with such a small amount of exposure!!! Did they let you know how long until the next step? My interview is later today and I am already...

8. Adventist Versant RN Residency

   NurseWinn replied to Av03's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Av03, How did it go? I have my phone interview on Friday, trying for Family Birth. I heard they ask a lot of " why do you want to work for Adventist?" Was that true? I am really hoping the lack of...

9. Staying Alive...or at least in a semi comatose state..

   NurseWinn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I graduated from my BSN program in May of 2011 and I am still unemployed. I have heard it all and tried it all. I understand that my location most likely is the cause of my current sad state but I am...

10. Legacy Health RN Residency 2011

    NurseWinn replied to ttt-n's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sadly I have not heard anything but I have a friend that received call for a second interview back on the 23rd. I hope they still have other calls to make but seriously think we did not make it this...

11. Applying to everything, smart or a huge waste of time?

    NurseWinn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So my story is becoming more like a bad Gilligans Island rerun! New Grad loved school, excited to work (anywhere) and no job. My location currently has something like a billion New Grads all fighting...

12. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    NurseWinn replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I hear one more person tell me to just apply in

13. Legacy Health RN Residency 2011

    NurseWinn replied to ttt-n's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I applied again!! I just love the torture! Had lots of fun at my interview! Spectacular people and then was selected to have my picture taken with the CEO?? That was a little awkward but still...

14. Salem Hospital is hiring RN's

    NurseWinn replied to swooosh's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't understand the philosophy behind all this madness. All the positions want experience, and all of us New Grads ( and in my case becoming a stale Grad) have NO experience but they won't even...

15. Legacy Health RN Residency 2011

    NurseWinn replied to ttt-n's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I was so wound up I ended up calling HR too! This is how the conversation went: Me: I was wondering if you had sent out all final offers for the Nurse Residency program yet? Lady: yes I believe so but...