jamie.glaze

Thanks Gitano, it's not a bad gig at all. I am one happy and slightly exhausted new grad! I worked my rear off just trying to get interviews here in DFW!

Thank You! :hug:

Just wanted to update! I accepted the position at THR Denton today! GN Internship (even though I already passed my boards) with 2 yr contract on Med/Surg unit. I am so relieved!

I am so stinkin happy... my cheeks hurt from smiling

Thank you all for responses. I do have in my hands the contract paperwork between the hospital & I, (2 year GN Internship contract) am set to sign it, drug test, and health screen next week with a start date of July 16, 2012. Ashley PICU RN - I took your advice, called and politely cancelled the interview. They were very gracious about it.

After much hard work, I managed to secure interviews with a hospital and an urgent care center. I have a second interview scheduled with the urgent care center tomorrow, but the hospital called me today and made a much better offer ($5 more per hour, and better benefits) than what I was informed the offer from the center would be. I accepted. What do I do about the urgent care center interview? Should I still go or just call and cancel? I am so at a loss of what to do.

Just a heads up from a DFW new grad - many of us are giving up on being L&D/NICU nurses, me included. It was my dream to be a CNM, but the truth is the market here is so saturated that nurses are scrambling for whatever they can get. WIth 3 years experience though, you shold be able to get into Med/Surg easy a lot of hospitals here require ACLS, but some will give you up to 6 months to obtain it - I always say better safe than sorry. Parkland's nurse residency program allows experienced nurses to transition into new care areas, but you will be competing with new grads and we have a TON of nursing schools here, so those are in no short supply. Some places like HCA North Texas have stipend-paid training for L&D if you have a BSN and some experience, but there is no guarantee of a job after that. I think best shot honestly would be JPS, they hire nurses into OB triage with as little as 6 months acute care experience. I'm still unemployed, but am finally getting interviews now that I have passed my boards. Just didn't want you to think the market down here is all hunky-dory or anything. I am considering CN myself. I just applied with the Bureau of Prisons for the Women's facility here in FT. Worth, I figure it's somewhat women's health and maybe one day that experience will get me working towards my CNM. - you are welcome to PM me with any questions, I will try to help as much as I can - breaking into L&D is hard - we have to stick together :hug:

I hope so. Just applied with Bureau of Prisons for the local women's correctional medical facility too.

Happy to say everything is looking up. Second interview with CareNow on Friday, don't want to commit too soon in case THR offers, any words of wisdom there?

THR!! By far, they have the most hospitals I'm pretty sure.. I could be wrong lol

Well everything went well with the interview, with the exception of my phone ending up next to my altoids case and buzzing loudly...twice... I handled it with as much couth as I could, with the interviewer apologizing to me as well for her desk phone buzzing twice. I left feeling great about the interview, and ready to rip off whoever's head that called me knowing I had an interview today. UNTIL I saw the number. Remember my low point? Breaking down on the phone with the recruiter? Well it was her - she wants me in for a panel interview on Tuesday, because they ended up with a Med/Surg residency opening. Not counting my chickens, but it would definitely be the best opportunity I have. It is the largest hospital network in DFW!

Here it is with changes: Jamie E. Glaze, RN address phone * email Education May 2012 ***** College - Fort Worth, TX Associate of Applied Science in Nursing May 2005 *****- Mansfield, TX High School Diploma Nursing Education Clinical Rotations Spring 2012 ***** -- Renal, Oncology, and Ortho/MedSurg Floors Engaged in supervised patient care of 2 -4 patients per day often with multiple complex diagnoses Administered medications and assessed patients independently with preceptor supervision, maintained electronic documentation and confidentiality, and worked with interdisciplinary teams Fall 2011 *****-- Renal, MedSurg/Cardiac, and Neurological Floors Assisted in medication administration, assessment, and care of pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions Fall 2011 *****-- L&D, Postpartum, Antepartum, and Newborn Nursery Engaged in assisted care of patients in all stages of obstetrical care and healthy newborn care Assisted in perinatal nursing care and observed birthing process, engaged in supervised assessment and care of antepartum and postpartum women, as well as healthy neonates Summer 2011 *****-- ***** Pavilion and Psych Emergency Center Observed the care of adult and adolescent individuals at many stages of the mental health continuum Participated in therapeutic communication with patients and studied treatment plans for many conditions Spring 2011 *****-- Medical/Surgical Floor Engaged in assisted care of 1-2 patients per day, often with multiple simple diagnoses Administered medications and assessed patients with preceptor assistance, charted patient care and progress Fall 2011 *****-- Long Term Acute Care and Rehabilitation Floor Actively participated in and observed basic patient care Assisted with medication administration and patient assessments, documented patient care Employment History March 2012 - May 2012 Siggins, Heermans, & White, Inc. Field Merchandiser (Seasonal) March 2011 - May 2011 Siggins, Heermans, & White, Inc. Field Merchandiser (Seasonal) March 2007 - August 2007 Sunbelt Services Field Service Representative March 2006 - March 2007 Amerifleet Transportation Dispatch Assistant Certifications BLS - Healthcare Provider NRP (In Progress - June 29th) S.T.A.B.L.E. (In Progress - July 10) Professional Memberships AWHONN

I have another interview tomorrow with an urgent care clinic, it is $18.50/hr plus shift diff of +$4.50 after 5pm Mon-Fri and +$7.00 on weekends. I am not so concerned with how much $$ as much as stable and reliable work that will pay the bills. The other advantage is the urgent care clinic will give me the "acute care" experience hospitals in my area are demanding of staff RNs, at least until Residency/Internships applications open up again in September (January start). If I don't get one of those, I may stay on for a year or two to get that mythical "1-2 years of acute care experience"

They pay flat rate. Same for LVN & RN, no negotiation. =( @Tothepointe - I will PM you.

Well, I took the job since I have no money, but this place honestly creeped me out. It's Continuous Care Hospice staffing and it is either home or inpatient, wherever they send me. 12 hour shifts, but no guarantee that there will be work. $20/hr as a contractor (1099) I honestly feel like I am risking my license, but I need to take care of my kids, so I guess a job is a job. I am so sad my career has to start somewhere that feels so shady...