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Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone could give me any general statements/opinions on living and working in ND. I recently got my first RN job at Mercy Medical Center in Williston. The online reviews weren't too nice about the care here but I kno...

SunnyCaliRN I got those same e-mails and I too am scheduled for the "Sign-up Session" on the 30th so maybe we will be seeing each other there! :) Exciting stuff!

SunnyCaliRN I think you're right about the different units doing it out of order because my process went like yours did, ,minus the phone calls after the initial conditional offer. I got several emails about the skill survey and one from one of the i...

I'm so sorry @houseblew. Much luck to you!

Well that makes me feel a little better. Let's keep each other updated SunnyCaliRN and icumurse26! According to a previous post on this thread, January 6th was when they would be making final selections after the reference step so we have about a wee...

My status just says "Applied". I'm wondering if anyone who was offered a position, completed the SkillSurvey reference check has heard back at all and gotten the official job offer? I feel weird celebrating without an official offer. I don't feel l...

Thank you baytobreakers! It is! I just can't believe it. I have a years couplet care experience. I agree. I felt like whatever their decision was I just needed to know what direction I was going in. Because so much heart and expectation goes into the...

Got my job offer today ya'll. Anyone else for perinatal services? :happy dance:

Thank you so much! Yeah mine was just barely 45 mins.

My interview was with the unit manager and an RN whose managing the applications. They said there was a lot of amazing resumes they had to narrow from and the amount of applications was high. They confirmed for the perinatal cohort 6 total openings f...

Thank you freckles RN! I don't have a clue! I didn't ask and to be honest I sort of dont want to know. It doesn't change anything except possibly freak me out. I have to be focused for this one. ?

SFbaynurse, I got the call yesterday morning. I hope you do too! It's the only area I applied to so I'm hoping it pans out

I've received an interview for Perinatal services. They're only interviewing for L&D this week and next is what I was told. ? So nervous. This would be an amazing opportunity.

That is some tough competition! Sorry you think it's could have gone better. But you never know! Don't be too hard on yourself. This whole thing is nerve wracking as its such an amazing opportunity!

Good luck to you EquestrianRN! I really do hope you and your family will be happy here :) I think Williston, ND has been many people's "saving grace". There really are many opportunities for work here. I come from a big city so I find all the green...

Also, apparently I don't post enough to reply to private message people back. So sorry. I'm working on it :)

I highly doubt our CNAs make that much at Mercy. New grads RN BSNs start off in the low $20s depending on the unit/specialty. Going the Mercy's ER for codes/trauma alert/codes is the only time I see the ER but I know those nurses are always busy, and...

Yeah I went to school in the Bay Area too and I'm wondering where you went?

Hey! I'm working in Williston, ND. Housing is a huge challenge. Wages do not accurately reflect the current cost of living of the town. Hospital has several open positions however and they hire new grads. PM me for any other questions ?

Hey! Yes I was hired onto L&D, which is my dream unit. I am liking it very much. The people are very helpful and friendly and always willing to answer my questions no matter how dumb they may seem to me, not to mention constant! Lol. Let me know ...

Yup Craigslist. And the local classified paper (the Shopper) I know there are a few creeper ads but my best advice is to be diligent in checking over and over again as the times grows near. Housing this year SHOULD be better because of all the new co...

Just to give ya'll an update: I am currently renting a room out $700/month. It is a few blocks from Mercy Medical so it's perfect. It is freezing up here but if you dress appropriately then it's totally doable. Plus, it's not like you'll be hanging a...

I have put my application into a few apartment complexes that are set to open soon. But it is actually quite a challenge. I don't mind. I refuse to believe it will be harder than finding a job. I'll let you know if it works out. My starting monthly s...

Hello everyone! I sort of have a little dilemma. I had my first real nursing interview with Emeritus Senior Living today for the position of Wellness Nurse and I think it went really well and fully expect a callback. This is all great UNTIL they star...

UPDATE: I had that most uncomfortable conversation with the DON and she was very straightforward with me regarding what the company could currently afford. Basically, they couldn't afford what I was asking for. And if I wanted to stay at the high end...