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  1. New Grad Still No Job

    ackbar replied to TrustGod9's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Are you getting interviews? If you're not getting interviews, then there may be something with your resume and/or cover letter that isn't allowing you to stand out. Have someone review it for you or...

  2. Career Change

    ackbar replied to RizzoRazz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm an older male who switched to a nursing career for many of the same reasons you described. I started taking classes around the age of 40. I wish I had done more research into nursing, because I...

  3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    ackbar replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those new nurses, but prior to this I worked in business for 15+ years. I think part of the problem is that nursing is often seen as a submissive role. Nurses were originally "hand...

  4. My new grad nursing experience... the good, bad, and worst

    ackbar replied to Kellz321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been on my job for 5 months as well. I like nursing and working with the patients, but I hate my job. It is so stressful. The night before I go to work I start feeling anxious and can feel the...

  5. New RN drowning

    ackbar replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in a similar situation as NurseB2014 and am feeling bad/depressed for putting myself and family through this career transition. I am going to try to stick it out for a year and then see if I can...

  6. New RN drowning

    ackbar replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in a similar situation and am feeling bad/depressed for putting myself and family through this career transition. I am going to try to stick it out for a year and then see if I can find another...

  7. New RN drowning

    ackbar replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way. I don't really look forward to going to work. The night before I am usually stressed out and unable to relax. My preceptor is a very experienced nurse, but I feel he sometimes...

  8. New RN job search

    ackbar replied to Stephpresley89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are not getting call backs in response to your resume/cover letter, it may mean you need to revamp them. I had this problem when I first started looking. I had no healthcare experience and was...

  9. New Grad orientation...

    ackbar replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I get 8 weeks on a med/surg unit. After that I will go through a med/surg academy (not sure off all the details). I start on

  10. new RN on orientation

    ackbar replied to AngelofSeduction's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I start my first job on Monday. I am feeling anxious/nervous/excited/scared, but I am trying to stay positive. I think what we are feeling is pretty common. HouTx, I'm going to print off your advice...

  11. Phoenix job market for (newish) ED RN's these days...?

    ackbar replied to guest464345's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you have at least one year of experience, I think you should be OK. I am a new grad BSN and it took me 4 months to find a

  12. 1st Nursing job, seeking some advice

    ackbar replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HouTx, thanks for you're reply. I am in a similar situation as icarr757. I am a second career nurse in my early 40s. I start me first RN job in a couple weeks and am feeling anxious because I have not...

  13. Should I accept this job?

    ackbar posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a BSN with no prior experience. I have been looking for a job for 4 months. I had an interview at a skilled nursing facility and was offered the job on the spot contingent on passing background...

  14. Should I accept this job?

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

    Thank you to everyone for your feedback! Fortunately, I just got another job offer this morning for a hospital med/surg unit. It's a day shift, close to my home and in a large magnet facility. I...

  15. New Grad Starting Salary

    ackbar replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting salaries for new grads in the Phoenix area are $26-$30/hr. I find it hard to believe they pay that much in Tucson for a new grad ... maybe

  16. Moving to Arizona in october

    ackbar replied to Aaroncyr1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The market for new grads here is extremely competitive, but since you have some experience I think you should be OK. If I were you, I'd start applying 6-8 weeks before you plan on moving to see if you...

  17. Best Phoenix Hospitals to Work For?

    ackbar replied to linloo89's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just graduated and am not working yet, but from what I hear and have experienced during clinicals, the Dignity Health hospitals, Mayo, Banner, Scottsdale Healthcare and Phoenix Children's seem to...

  18. ASU Post-Bac CNP 2014: What are your thoughts now?

    ackbar replied to weandthree's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was in the 2014 cohort. It is a very intense program. Nonstop. I personally did not work during the program and most students didn't either. I personally was impressed with the caliber of the...

  19. Hawaii to Arizona

    ackbar replied to oreo29's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Asystole RN, what LTC facility did you start at? Do you know of any that hire new grads?

  20. New Grad Starting Salary

    ackbar replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is very competitive here for new grads. I have a BSN and am having a hard time finding a job. I have been looking for 3 months and have applied for 100+ positions. I just got my first 2 interviews...

  21. New Grad Starting Salary

    ackbar replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Overall, the cost of living is pretty reasonable, especially compared to California or other coastal areas. Personally, I hate the weather. For 6 months of the year it is 100+ degrees. In mid-summer...

  22. New Grad Starting Salary

    ackbar replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Banner in AZ starts new grads at $26.24 per hour and 18% shift

  23. Is this common?

    ackbar replied to JSuze's topic in Home Health

    If you are classified as "non-exempt" you should be paid

  24. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    ackbar replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm jealous. Wish I had gotten an interview. Good

  25. Sent patient to ER during admission

    ackbar replied to Holisticlifern's topic in Home Health

    Sounds like you did a great