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Hi, I feel like I've been working on my personal statement forever. If somebody could proofread it for errors I would really appreciate it. Any feedback is appreciated. I need constructive criticism and don't worry I wont get offended. I can still r...

I heard parkland has good new grad internship for ER/ICU. Really competitive but you have a strong working background. Definitely apply for parkland! Many ppl would only dream of working there.

That's weird that you are having trouble finding job, my friend is from another state and shes a new grad without hosp working experience. She applied to Methodist in dallas, and right away they called her for a position in ICU about a week ago. she ...

I am currently working as RN, BSN at a stepdown unit, just started my orientation a week ago. I served in the Army National Guard for 6 years, and just got out last year. I still have 1 year in-active duty left on my contract. So, I got a call from S...

LTC "could" be worse... some only provide you with less than week of orientation. So maybe find out more about those LTC facility first before turning down on the hospital job. Honestly, if I was in your position with less than 2 weeks left to find a...

I have to sympathize with the 123wannabenurse, I am also a may graduate from last yr. I was offered a nursing home job on the spot and decided not to take it. I toured the facility and I just didn't get a good vibe from it at all. So I made a choice ...

Coming from a military background, I would have to tell you to first talk to a military recruiter.. although recruiters do lie to you but at least they will do what they could to get into the program b/c they get money or have a quota to reach. Im gl...

Ok if I was a nurse recruiter/manager looking at 2 resumes. One from University of Pheonix and one from a local/state college, I would choose the applicant with the local/state college graduate degree over online degree any day, any time and without ...

So really... I would skip HR and talk to the nurse managers directly. Call the Hospital you want to work at, and ask for the floor you are interested in, then ask the receptionist for nurse manager's email. Then shot them an email with your resume/co...

Ok this is what I would do. Wait one week and follow up with them in either a phone call or email if that's easier for you. Which ever.. You need to follow up a week later and remind them that you are still interested in this position and also ask th...

I agree volunteer, 60-80% of new entry level RNS get their jobs through savvy networking. It can be through your professors, volunteering positions, friends that already have jobs in hospitals... they can talk to their nurse manager and give you a le...

i dont think UMSL's program is very competitive...

Ｉam from st. louis and I want to move to sacramento lol... The job market here is only bad for new grads, but if you have experience in med/surg then it should not be a problem！　Ｉknow cost of living is higher in sacramento and some nurses start at 30...

Is there anything specific I need to know for a CCU position? I've been searching for a job as a new grad for almost a year, and finally got my break today when I received a phone call. To me, it was a miracle. I feel soo blessed with tears of joy. I...

Thanks Kylee, I find that very helpful! Thank you so much for the advice!

Thanks for the response, ah a behavioral interview .. thank you so much for the heads up. And I just recently got my ACLS certification in April because I figured it could help so why not. I feel like this could be one of my advantage. My interview i...

I agree with you guys. It's just better to go for a reputable program, can't hurt anyways. Thanks all!

I have a question... does it matter where you obtain your master degree in nursing for NP? For example, top graduate nursing school in the nation is probably John Hopkins and then there are tons of online BSN to MSN programs like Kaplan... I mean do ...

Oh my god, a miracle just happened. I just got called for an interview at a hospital I really wanted to work at!!! I never thought this was going to happen! I feel so blessed! I know that this is just a initial process and the job isn't guaranteed bu...

So I graduated last May 2011, and decided to pass my nclex first before finding a job. Then I've decided to help out with my family's medical support company for a year. So now I am still considered as a new grad because I didnt have any prior hospit...

@tashacorinne - Yeah I've been contemplating on volunteering as well! I need to start finding available volunteering positions though. And oh my goosh I also agree with you about the cover letters... I wrote so many of them, and had them professional...

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@ Patt_RN - I've been narrowing my focus and writing cover letters for every specific organization I applied for. I know my resume and cover letters are good. Or at least I think they are? Anyways, I saw that advice thread a long time ago and everyth...

I can't believe how hard it was for you to find a job despite good resumes/coverletters. I am finding my self in the same boat, except I am not exactly on top of the class. Are you by chance a minority?