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  1. Clinical Research Nurse job search help

    vw74vw replied to bekahboo's topic in Research

    I’m currently a Clinical Research Nurse and its very difficult it get into clinical research. Many employers want you have to experience since there is a large regulatory component to research that...

  2. New RN drowning

    vw74vw replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I just need to vent a bit about my last night. I've been off orientation for about a week and have had some pretty easy shifts, even leaving on time. Last night was the worst shift as of yet. I...

  3. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    vw74vw replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Phoenix, AZ Enrolled for RN-BSN starting Fall 2014 Passed NCLEX 6/11/2014 Applied to 1 job and was hired. I have been a PCA on my floor since the fall and worked very hard during this last year of...

  4. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    vw74vw replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I just wanted to share my experience as a PCA/CNA. I attained a PCA position during the last year of nursing school in hopes to gain an RN position once I finished. In my market it is very difficult...

  5. Average Scores on Kaplan Question Trainers and Qbank and Passed NCLEX 1/18/2013

    vw74vw replied to anh_thule's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So just an update to let everyone know that I did PASS!!! I took my exam on 6/11 and only had 75 questions. I didn't count the amount of SATA but I felt like at least 40% of the exam included these...

  6. Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

    vw74vw posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed information...

  7. Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

    vw74vw replied to vw74vw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Today I sat for the NCLEX. It was tough to say the least many SATA and a few drag and it shut off at 75 questions. I tried to register for another exam and I got the good pop up. I can't believe...

  8. Average Scores on Kaplan Question Trainers and Qbank and Passed NCLEX 1/18/2013

    vw74vw replied to anh_thule's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed...

  9. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied to the med/surg and my status is still "application received" I guess I didn't make the cut. It was worth a

  10. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No. My status is application

  11. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    vw74vw replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Speaking from experience, if you want to increase your chances of getting an acute RN position after school, work in a hospital as a Tech while in school. I've been working for almost a year as a PCA...

  12. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mine says "application received" as

  13. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For you to apply to the Critical Care position you have had to work in Critical Care as a PCA, ED Tech or some other support staff. Unfortunately it is to late to apply, they only opened up the dates...

  14. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have also applied to the med/surg position. It seems like a great opportunity and I guess they hire both BSN and ADN's, but we shall see. I'm currently finishing up my ADN in 4

  15. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    vw74vw posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    So I heard though the grapevine that Banner is no longer hiring ADN new grads. I wanted to see if my fellow peeps out there heard anything. I wanted to get a PCT jobs with Banner in hopes of getting...

  16. Which community college in AZ should I look at?

    vw74vw replied to correctionnurse1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm attending Central Arizona College and I'm working full time 3 12 hour shifts as a PCA (patient care assistant). It is doable but you have to be able to process information quickly. If it takes...

  17. Banner Health application question

    vw74vw replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just wanted to give an update with my Banner interview. I received an offer and accepted the position. This position could lead to a new grad RN position in May when I graduate. I'll be working on...

  18. AZ hospitals hiring new grads?

    vw74vw replied to knufflebunny's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You can get hired at Banner with a ADN but you must have been working as a PCA while attending nursing school (ADN), also they would like you to be enrolled in a RN-BSN program once you have completed...

  19. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    vw74vw replied to vw74vw's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I do believe you can get a new grad job at a valley hospital by working as a PCA/PCT while in school. You must be enrolled in a RN-BSN program like NAU so that you can start completing the BSN once...

  20. Banner Health application question

    vw74vw replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I had my 1st interview with Banner and did well enough to get a 2nd interview for a PCa position in Med/Surg. Seems like a very busy floor but it will be worth it to gain some good experience....

  21. Banner Health application question

    vw74vw replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well I got a call from Banner and I have a phone interview this week. Just FYI you MUST know someone at Banner who can contact the hiring manager for you. I'll keep you guys posted as the interview...

  22. My story and some questions from a confused older student

    vw74vw replied to Dreamhawk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would get your CNA and try to network yourself a PCT job in a hospital, if at all possible. To land a job anywhere it takes networking and luck. If you are able to work as a PCT while attending...

  23. Banner Health application question

    vw74vw replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think Banner requires you to know someone there to get a job. I have applied many times just for PCT positions and have never even had a call back. Such is

  24. What do employers want? BSN or experience?

    vw74vw replied to Hacness's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are programs that allow ADN students in their 3rd or 4th block to enroll in a RN-BSN program. You need approval from the ADN school to do so but I'm starting my RN-BSN degree in the spring...

  25. Job outlook for new grad ADN in Albuquerque

    vw74vw replied to vw74vw's topic in General Nursing

    Yes from what I've heard from those who work at Banner they will not hire you unless you have a BSN. I'm not sure being enrolled in a BSN program would help but it might. I just don't want to be one...