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You may want to look into getting into a perioperative nursing internship program in your area or an area that you are interested in working in.

I'm in your boat. Still waiting for offer letter and starting next month. The recruiter has been very helpful and responds to all my emails. Today he said the offer letter should be sent to me shortly.

I agree with RunBabyRun. Took one month for a recruiter to contact me, another month for them to give me a verbal offer, and another month for start date.

I live in Boston and received a post card in the mail for a recruiting event. My excitement lasted about one second when I noticed that they requested at least 18 months experience, in specifically mentioned specialties. As a new grad, I immediately ...

Hello AN, I plan to start applying for employment 1 hour away in another state. Should I apply for endorsement before I apply for positions? Will I be contacted with an out of state license? I am unemployed at the moment and I am trying to spend my m...

MA is very competitive but I am unsure of RI. It is about an your away from Boston. I guess it could be safe to assume that RI could be as competitive.

Hi, My state (Massachusetts) does not participate in compact state license. Rhode Island (the state that I am interested in) does participate in compact state licensing. So I would have to be a resident on Rhode Island and apply to their state licens...

Hello everyone! I'm new posting on this site but I have been around reading other peoples comments. I wanted to start a thread for students that have been accepted to the Simmons nursing program entering fall 2012 as well as students that have attend...

What is retail health? Just curious. Thank you

Not speaking from experience. I have a friend that I worked with at a private HH and she was told it was ok to remove picc lines in home. She recently got a job at another hospital based HH where she was told that it is a HUGE no no. They have radio...

You're right. I would totally jump on that boat but with a mother in her second round of lung cancer, I'm hesitant to move. But trust me, I was the first one in line to move. Many in my cohort have moved and found jobs in other states.

I can speak for the Boston area... new grad = low chances of getting a job. That includes the facilities mentiomed above. I have applied to everything in a 50 mile radius. I have great connections, from nursing directors-chief of nursing and diversit...

During my clinical rotations, I was actually told not to talk to the other nurses, ask for help tp the other nurses or even do any procedures with nurses other than our clinical instructers. I must say, I did have great experiences and I am great...

My license is worth more than my loyalty to any healthcare facility.

Hello AN, Here is my situation. I graduated in May 2014. Was hired on the spot for a private home health angency. There were many things that stuck out to me and would have made any nurse run out the door. Since I'm here humbling seeking your advice...

Hello AN, Here I go once again. I had a job interview two weeks ago at one of the major children's hospital in the Boston area two weeks ago. Just a bit of information, I completed my pediatric clinical as well as my preceptorship/capstone in this ho...

Hello Lady free, I agree, non essential. But it's just a bit disconcerting when you're known to work for "that guy that slept with so and so". I know, I know, non essential… I am part of the company and I represent his name. His actions makes his ag...

Thanks guys. I spoke with my nurse manager today. I explained to her how I felt. I told her that I do not feel fit for this position and it is not her fault because she has to train others. Also told her that I definitely like HH and it is the place ...

Hello AN, I graduated in May and passed my boards at the end of June. I have been applying online to multiple job postings with no progress. This past Sunday, in passing, I mentioned to a few of BFs friends that I was looking for a job. Turns out, so...

I took the home health position. So far, I've enjoyed the flexibility and broad range of patient diagnosis. (Oasis not so much). I learning a great deal of information and can't imagine not being able to work at a hospital if need be.

You can look into biomedical or pharmaceutical companies, you still need your license though.

I can't speak for either because I'm a new grad and my first job is in home health. My opinion, Take what works best for you. In the mean time, you can keep applying for jobs and/or continue to work per diem. I have a friend who worked in case manage...

I live in Boston ... Not as saturated as NYC, but very difficult to find employment as a new grad. I suggest Home health agencies. Also, for smaller facilities/agencies, put on your Sundays best with cover letter, resume on hand... just walk in. I ...

Thank you!!

I volunteered as a student. We have a lot of races in the Boston area. Depending on the race you can deal with blisters, dehydration, hyponatrimia, pulled muscle... and the list goes on. I'm next year for the marathon, I would be considered RN but ...