Dumplins

Dumplins MSN, RN, APN

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  1. Question On Following Up After An Interview

    Dumplins posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hi everyone. so here's the story. i went to an interview this past friday (1/27) with the nurse manager. at the end of the interview she told me she had other candidates she still had to interview and...

  2. NY nursing students can't start IV's?

    Dumplins replied to hamburgers911's topic in New York Nursing

    went to school in NJ. not allowed to start IV lines. also surprisingly, not allowed to do finger sticks to check blood glucose. despite doing it to each other in

  3. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    Dumplins replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    first, where do you live? typically nowadays, it's very tough to get a job anywhere. the thing with a doctor's office, is that they're more likely to hire MA's, LPNs, etc. It also depends on the...

  4. New Nurses!

    Dumplins replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    i actually like that answer a lot. haha. i might just use it one

  5. New Nurses!

    Dumplins replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    i agree. it SHOULD be for any and ALL professions. so who would you rather have? a passionate waitress, or one that isnt? the point being, passion in an occupation

  6. Thank you note after interview

    Dumplins replied to MommyandRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I second that question. bumping this thread so others can see it. i'm assuming you send it to the hospital address with ATTN to their

  7. Interview thank you notes

    Dumplins replied to maria25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i typically just send an email. of course i am still unemployed, so maybe you should try the other method.

  8. New Nurses!

    Dumplins replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    for the work we do...we dont nearly get paid as much as we should.. passion does play a role in one way or another. GENERALLY speaking, who would be a better nurse? One who loves what they're doing,...

  9. Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

    Dumplins replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    does that mean you're not willing to take a job 45 minutes away for 21 bucks an hour? if you have the opportunity, even though it might not seem worth it, i would just say to do it. beats being at...

  10. Salary Ranges for New Graduate Nurses

    Dumplins replied to KaySpann29's topic in General Students

    it all depends on location. which you can find your answer in the USA - State section. as far as the salary drop goes..i'd say it can be anywhere from 5-10 dollars

  11. Person Vue Trick

    Dumplins replied to nynurse0521's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    search PVT or Pearson Vue Trick in the search here. i believe there are a few sticky threads here about

  12. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Dumplins replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    you did not capitalize the beginning of your sentences. you must write like that at work too. i would not trust you to take care of

  13. New RN trying to find 1st nursing job

    Dumplins replied to nursejess12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    yup. look into nursing homes/LTC. look into private practice offices too. whatever you can to get that experience. dont be picky. in terms of hospitals...apply to listings that say "1 year experience...

  14. How long are we considered new grads?

    Dumplins replied to NICU<3RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    not worthless experience! assuming you were still actively searching for an acute care job, your current job is still something. think about it, if hospitals dont count your experience as anything,...

  15. Took nclex this morning. :(

    Dumplins replied to nursejess12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good pop up = passed 100% of the time dont worry about

  16. Is the hiring prospect really that bad out there for nurses right now?

    Dumplins replied to esunada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it's a mixture of everything. yes, the job market is tough for everyone. location is key, i know of some cities that are an hour out of my driving range that would pick me up instantly for a new grad...

  17. Do you still hold doors for women?

    Dumplins replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    chivalry is dead. nothing should be done solely because they're female. i hold the door open for everyone. if it's with a group of friends, i hold it open for all to pass. if it's a group for 1-4...

  18. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    Dumplins replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    all true. and yes, i'm sure there are some people on here that may make spelling mistakes on their resumes/charting. it is unprofessional and looks very bad. but like someone stated before, this is a...

  19. Not so new, new grad

    Dumplins replied to milan2006's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ahh. i've had no luck in northern nj. not even 1 interview. still applying every chance to the hospital whenever there's an opening. i know valley hospital has their Nursing Residency open. i dont...

  20. Day Off before taking the NCLEX?

    Dumplins replied to chelley2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    agreed. take the day off. maybe if you want, do some questions to keep things moving. nothing too strenuous (ie. going through a book/study guide) the point of it is..that you should pretty much...

  21. Not so new, new grad

    Dumplins replied to milan2006's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    yes. search everywhereeeeee. where in NJ are you from? if you're looking for a hospital job, that'll be super tough. residency programs might not look at you as a "new grad". my suggestion to everyone...

  22. Negotiating Start Date - HELP!

    Dumplins replied to expealidoscious's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    agreed. take the job. who wants to have fun in spain then come back to a struggling time of job searching. of course, it wouldnt hurt to

  23. Questions regarding RN Residency

    Dumplins replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    keep an eye out for what the hospital's criteria is qualifying you as a "new grad". some say it has to be less than 6 months from your graduation date. some say you have to have less than 12 months of...

  24. new grad RN to graduate this May....should I be applying now?

    Dumplins replied to SNB1014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    agree with previous posters. if you can get a job as a pct, go for it before it's too late. they wont hire you as a pct after you graduate (who wants to hire a pct knowing that they're just going to...

  25. What websites for job hunting?

    Dumplins replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Job Search | one search. all jobs. Indeed.com works wonders. if you dont get a lot that comes up, either your search was too specific or there just arent many jobs in your city. find out how far...