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  1. Thinking of relocating/Best new grad residency programs

    runner502 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in MD, graduated in May 2015 and became an RN in July. I am seriously considering relocating from Maryland since I have not been able to find a job. I used to live in Florida (St....

  2. Duke New Grad Residency Program Fall 2015

    runner502 replied to HRTBT33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that's a very good sign if they're reviewing your references. I always hate the waiting period though! My interview is at Duke University Hospital so I'm not sure how much different my...

  3. Duke RN Residency 2016

    runner502 replied to GolferBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks. I truly believe that too. I just have to remember to have faith and keep going. Thanks for the

  4. Duke RN Residency 2016

    runner502 replied to GolferBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! You're really lucky you already have a job offer. I passed the boards in July and have been trying ever since. I think the fact that my Bachelors is not in nursing and I have the ADN has made...

  5. Duke RN Residency 2016

    runner502 replied to GolferBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am actually interviewing for a position on the Adult Medicine Unit next Tuesday! I will also have to relocate if I'm offered a position. Have you already found a place? I will be by myself and...

  6. Duke 2015 Nurse Residency Program

    runner502 replied to bcandygurl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am so happy to hear that! I am also a second career and an not one of the younger nurse graduates myself! I wish that I could have a less pressure interview myself, but I guess that's not how they...

  7. Duke New Grad Residency Program Fall 2015

    runner502 replied to HRTBT33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey, I just noticed you interviewed for the adult medicine unit. Did you get the job? I just applied and got an email yesterday to interview for the Adult medicine unit as well. I'd love to hear...

  8. Duke 2015 Nurse Residency Program

    runner502 replied to bcandygurl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just got an email inviting me to and open house and interview for the new grad residency adult medicine unit on November 17. I am also supposed to shadow for an hour on another day. I live in MD...

  9. Duke 2015 Nurse Residency Program

    runner502 replied to bcandygurl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm not sure if you still read these, but I noticed that you were planning to accept the offer at Duke. I have been looking for a new grad job since I passed the boards in July and graduated in May...

  10. Thinking of relocating/Best new grad residency programs

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the information! I will definitely look into it. Do you know anything about Northside? I noticed they have a new grad program for oncology that includes infusion/outpatient which I...

  11. Thinking of relocating/Best new grad residency programs

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's good to hear. Thanks. I don't have any student loan debt now, but I will probably have to take one if I'm going to do an RN to BSN while I'm working. One of my mom's friend's daughter...

  12. Florida hospital orlando july/august 2014 nurse residency

    runner502 replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    Did you end up moving to Orlando? How do you like it there? I am considering moving to Florida once I find a nurse residency program that will accept ADN. I think most of them start in January so...

  13. Thinking of relocating/Best new grad residency programs

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you mind telling me if you have an Associates or Bachelors? I actually lived in Orlando for about 4 years 1996-2000. I also went to college for my BA in psych at Eckerd College in Florida. I had...

  14. Thinking of relocating/Best new grad residency programs

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the information. I am unsure if they would be as likely to hire someone with an ADN though. I have a BA in psychology and plan to get my BSN but would like to start working. Which...

  15. I finally did it!

    runner502 replied to JenniferKristinRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I am going through a similar situation. I graduated in May (ADN), got my RN in July and still no job offers. I have a BA in Psychology and have never even...

  16. current or gradutate of ccbc online/hybrid RN program

    runner502 replied to bardre21's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am going to have to differ with you. I just graduated from the online program and so far everyone in my program has passed on the first time. Most of them took it right after graduation and many...

  17. What do you like about being a research nurse?

    runner502 replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    I know this is an older topic, but I am a new grad ADN with a BA in Psychology interested in oncology and clinical research/clinical trials. I have applied to all kinds of hospital RN positions just...

  18. NCLEX books and font size, Saunders, Davis

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I'm not sure what book it was, but most of them were OK, but I just remember one book had much smaller print than the others. I do not like to use ebooks, so I guess I'll just have to take a...

  19. NCLEX books and font size, Saunders, Davis

    runner502 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be graduating in May and need to buy an NCLEX review book. I checked out some of the books in Barnes and Noble and noticed that a few had very tiny print that would not make me want to study!...

  20. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Unfortunately, from my experience, HR depts are very slow. I had to call back and the manager had just been so busy she hadn't had the time to get things going. But, my call did expedite things. I...

  21. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I will be starting my 2nd year of an RN program in Maryland and had hoped to find a hospital tech or student nurse job for the summer and during the school year. I have experience as a CMA and got...

  22. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am happy to say that I did finally find a job! It took me 3 months, but I started on July 30th and really like it so far. I work in the oncology center of a hospital. It's not a regular inpatient...

  23. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the suggestions. I have actually never tried going to a job fair. I always due try and emphasize my eagerness to learn and will make sure that I keep doing this. Glad you were able to...

  24. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Unfortunately, although they taught us how to draw blood, we never actually did it on "real" people. We just used fake arms with a liquid inside to look like blood. So, I can't really say that I...

  25. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

    runner502 replied to runner502's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That was what I've been thinking, but it's so frustrating! I guess I just have to be patient and hope that eventually I'll get a