So, my hx is this: I graduated in May 2010. Started working at a Pediatric Burn Specialty Hospital in September 2010. And quit there in January 2011... Due to my experience (or lack thereof) I did not...
Thanks so much rr82080! You described what I am going thru to a T! Can't wait to have that realization someday! I will keep my head up :) ... I may need to come back and read this thread from time to...
HeartNIC, Thank you for sharing your story - really does help :) I have been thinking that something in Women's Services or the NICU might be what clicks for me too, and tried everything I knew to...
It's not been so easy getting a job at all, much less one in the specialty I think might click for me... So, I took this opportunity in order to get experience and start learning... I know I need to...
I just started my job & it is about a 60-90 minute drive. So far, I start off listening to the radio to the people talking bout funny stuff & listening for any traffic concerns... AND one of...
I FINALLY have an interview! It's tomorrow so I am trying to get everything ready today... I'm just not sure what to take??? Is it appropriate to take a resume with a cover letter to the interview?...
So... I didn't realize how long it had been since this process started until I looked at this post... about a month & a half!!! And I finally received my.... JOB OFFER! I will be working in...
Congrats!!! I agree with the red flag to a high turnover thing for sure... Which specialty interests you more? I also agree that #2 would more than likely be flexible with the 8 weeks, but could...
Sorry I'm SO late! lol But yes there was a peer interview although the nurses said that it was more for me - to ask questions, any concerns and so on. SO... I think it went really well! :yeah:Thanks...
This has been really helpful! I have everything together (big thanks to everybody!), my clothes set out, and I have gone over some common interview questions... Now to relax! Thanks so much for all...
NurseLoveJoy88, :) Thank you! ZenStudent, congrats! Same thing with me - nothing for months and then all of sudden...! Thanks for the advice - I didn't even think to ask for cards PediNurse3, hey my...
I'm a new nurse dreaming of a career in Women's Services - Antepartum, L&D, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, NICU, ect. I will be getting NRP certified soon :) Are there ANY other certifications or...
I do not have children yet. Someday I will have the personal experience :) Actually, I am a new nurse and do not currently have a job. I was hoping to get some certifications while I am looking for a...
tvccrn, LOL! I know! I have been known to lysol EVERYTHING... especially my shoes. One solution could be to put a towel over the seat and then wash the towel and also, to take my shoes off before...
I am currently not working, but when I did work in the hospital, I would go directly to the shower when I got home. That's just me though. During our hospital orientation, our infection control nurse...
Thank y'all so much, this has been really helpful! I will have to take it one certification at a time, but definetely looking forward to improving my resume :nmbrn:
Ooo! Do you have any info on how to become a doula!? I never thought of that and I would LOVE it! :heartbeat I am going to become a member of AWHONN and looking up the other certifications/classes...
So, I have been applying, calling, and everything else I can think of ... hoping to get an interview. I applied for this job 6-12-11 and called last week to follow up... The nurse recruiter told me...
choc0late, I am in the Houston area - lots of big name hospitals - lots of schools graduating more and more nurses. The hospitals are desiring experience and with the economy and popular area, there...
i know you are right. it is just so tempting to settle at this point... i have been applying to anything and everything in women's health and pedi. even the openings that say "experience required" and...
I completely agree! My question based on this is: What do you think about the situation where I have been searching for a job as a new grad since May 2010; and I am kinda getting to the point where I...