Candogal

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  1. Getting an RN job with BSN and high GPA in NJ?

    Candogal replied to fieldnotesxx's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The most important thing on the resume is CNA or other healthcare experience (volunteer at any hospital?). I only had one person comment on my high GPA (others might have noticed but never said...

  2. Night shift nurse responsibilities

    Candogal replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm 11-7 part time, I have approx. 20 pts. so I come in early to look up the MARS and TARS and fill in my personal chart for pts. med times and right out what tasks I need to complete. I get report...

  3. Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    Candogal replied to iToniai's topic in Operating Room

    I am considering the same course at Phillip's and need to make a decision soon. I spoke with a nursing O.R. educator from a local hospital and she said to ask them what their pass rate is for the...

  4. Safe / practical nurse to patient ratio (SNF)

    Candogal replied to hpierce729's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't feel comfortable at all at my skilled facility which happens to be a 5-star. The patient's do not get the care they need. We don't have time for breaks (noc shift) and nurses usually have to...

  5. Working for FREE!!!!???

    Candogal posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I finally received a job offer after more than 6 months of searching as a new grad. The job is with an LTC, the pay sounded great until after I started talking and observing nurses. I have been told...

  6. Working for FREE!!!!???

    Candogal replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I'm happy to report that I love where I am working now. Don't get me wrong it's crazy busy and I have a lot to learn but I'm not put in situations on a daily basis where laws are being broken over...

  7. mountainside son questions for those who are currently in program

    Candogal replied to noelusb1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I wouldn't waste your time on a diploma program in this economy. You will have very little opportunities unless you can secure employment across the street and even now with the merger of Hackensack...

  8. LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    Candogal replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for the information I will put it to some good

  9. Working for FREE!!!!???

    Candogal replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Luckily I accepted another job offer that starts this week so I am not unemployed long. My former classmate has been working for the same company just in another city for a month and it's the same...

  10. Working for FREE!!!!???

    Candogal replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you everyone for responding, I shadowed another really good nurse today and heard the same story about not being paid for working past their shift (that makes 5 of them telling me so far). There...

  11. Hurst or Kaplan

    Candogal replied to bobbie rene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would definitely do Kaplan. I took Hurst and even though it would be good for learning while in nursing school it doesn't go into that much as far as fundamentals.The NCLEX tests on a broad spectrum...

  12. can't you just call me if you say you will?!

    Candogal replied to anashenwrath's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Holy cow that's awesome news! How

  13. can't you just call me if you say you will?!

    Candogal replied to anashenwrath's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep it sucks! It would be nice if the job market turns around soon. It definitely is the worst to feel like you did well with an interview and then no response from them at all.

  14. New Grad RN's - Letter From the Board of Registered Nursing

    Candogal replied to CaliRN13's topic in California Nursing

    Wow that's awesome! I wish they would do that for the rest of the

  15. An article that helped me

    Candogal replied to jujubeee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you any little bit

  16. Is a Nursing Internship a Smart Idea to Do While Being a Nursing Student- ADVICE?!?

    Candogal replied to kelsiedana's topic in General Students

    Take it!!!! I applied and interviewed for an internship in school but didn't get it . You absolutely must find a way to get your foot in the door in any way possible! I volunteered and while it...

  17. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    Candogal replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been applying since I graduated in May. Passed NCLEX in June. BSN and hospital volunteer experience. New Jersey is tough right now I wish that I had worked as a tech instead of focusing on my...

  18. Online job application and its status! Help!

    Candogal replied to NurseHailey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Call!!!! Don't look back and regret not calling and letting a possible job opportunity slip

  19. The job market in NJ

    Candogal replied to mmcc26's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    As long as you passed Fundamentals of Nursing then you should be good to go. If you have any more spare time; even a couple of hours then I would try to volunteer at another hospital because it really...

  20. The job market in NJ

    Candogal replied to mmcc26's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have been applying like crazy since graduating in May. I also volunteered at a hospital. Your best bet would be to work as a tech, the ones in my class who were hired the fastest were working as...

  21. Atlantic Healthcare Hire for Learning Program Morristown

    Candogal replied to nneokill175's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was told by HR that they were only accepting internal candidates (their techs who recently became RNs). I'm sorry that you got so excited, it's a tough market right

  22. how are you paying

    Candogal replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I have 3 scholarships, maxed out both type of government loans and I still owe my school $1000! we lost $6000 worth of grants because my husband's salary increased. I never buy anything new, my school...