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I feel your pain!!! Employment history takes the most time having to fill in dates, addresses, phone numbers, supervisors, etc. I actually created a Word document with all my details in one place. So all I have to do is copy & paste into those giant online job applications...then be sure to review it before submitting! Hope that helps

How would they even know if you were going to other interviews? Seems like a silly thing to ask of a candidate

Since you're already a nurse, the purpose of volunteering isn't to get "exposure", but rather to get your foot in the door with Peds, right? Maybe you could emphasize to the volunteer coordinator that you don't mind doing clerical work and stocking on the Peds unit. All of those little extras mean a lot to the unit and you can still get yourself noticed by being reliable, friendly, a team player, doing a good job, etc. I used to work inpatient hospice and our volunteers knew all the staff and the mangers.

Congrats! Each day was a just day closer to getting that dream job!! Happy for you!

Don't give up on this interview you just had. I actually had job offer after what I thought was the worst interview of my life! If you feel like you can't articulate yourself well, then perhaps it would be good to practice so you don't run into the same problems. For example, write down the questions you can remember from this last interview and research other ones. Then write out your answers on paper. Then practice answering them in front of a mirror. Then get a friend or family member you're comfortable around and do a pretend interview with your list of questions. I did this before interviewing and I felt much more prepared.

You deserve so much better!!! This person is NOT treating you well. Wouldn't you rather be with a real man who cares about you, supports you, communicates with you, and doesn't text other girls? Wouldn't life (and nursing school) be better without all this worry and distraction? It definitely sounds like you are motivated and focused on succeeding in nursing school. You should be proud of that! You have a very promising career ahead of you, so don't let this person get in the way of your success. Really evaluate your situation. What does your gut tell you? Deep down, what is the right decision for YOU?

You are not alone and we are in the same boat, my dear!! My first job as an RN was a horrible fit and my physical/mental health simply deteriorated. I knew during clinical rotations that the hospital wasn't the right place for me, but I ignored this when it came time to apply. I should have listened to my gut too. I'm pretty sure I was just blinded by all the excitement and pressure to get into a new grad program. I'm not sure where exactly I belong, but I chose nursing (and endured nursing school) to have options. And you have options too, so explore them! Best of luck to you!!

Hello! I'm also a new graduate RN with a passion for oncology (and kids). I graduated this past May, but had been applying to new grad programs and other RN job postings in my area since March! While all my other classmates started their first jobs as RNs, there I was still submitting applications each and every day. Though my goal was to get a position in Peds Heme/Onc, I applied for all sorts of areas with the hopes that I could get my foot in the door and gain experience. One wonderful day in August, our local children's hospital called to see if I was still interested in their new graduate program! I interviewed with heme/onc and was selected!!!! Apparently, they decided to do another round of hiring new grads! Two other hospitals that I applied to also re-opened positions in their new grad programs. So...do not give up if you applied and have not been selected for a new grad program. Follow-up with the nursing recruiter in HR and ask when they plan to hire new grads again. Once hospital I was interested in hire new grads 4 times per year. You could also ask HR if they can give you the contact info for the heme/onc nursing manager. See if you can email or call him/her to introduce yourself and express interest. When a place says "they never hire new grads in _______ specialty", this isn't always true for every employer. It wasn't true for my first RN job!! I think you are a very marketable new grad and have an impressive resume. You clearly have a motivation to work in oncology and it shows with your history. Keep at it and know that anything you do can become a pathway to oncology. Best wishes to you!!!

Thank you for sharing your story!!! I start my first job next week as an RN in Peds Heme/Onc and I'm so grateful to have been chosen for this specialty!!

Guess what!!! I had the exact same thing happen to me my first semester of nursing school. It was awful: I failed my first quiz and it made me question everything. We all have this moment sooner or later, but believe me, it will get better! I ended up getting straight A's (something I have never done!)!!!! Don't get down on yourself. You can do it!!!!!!!

I like being part of the SNA because I can get to know other students who are further in our nursing program. It's been helpful to hear what they have to say about upcoming classes and such. I also enjoy being around people (of all ages) who can understand the difficulties and demands of nursing school. It's great to have some extra support. Hope that helps a little. Cheers!

Northern Arizona University, Extended Campus in Tucson, Arizona! Starting semester #2 out of 5. Graduating in May 2014! That's less than 2 years! :w00t:

Hi there! Nursing is my second career and I'm approaching age 30. When I started nursing school this past January (and during my pre-requisites), I was so excited to see a wide range of ages in my class. I'm placed in the middle. While a good half of my class is between age 19-23, I have gravitated toward the students who are older than me. They are very smart, focused, mature and I enjoy being around people with these qualities. I have made some great friends who are incredibly motivated because they are also starting a new career and understand what has brought us to this decision. We all take nursing school seriously, because we have worked so hard to arrive here and want to succeed! We have this and a lot more in common...like balancing priorities: school and work, paying bills, family, etc. I think when you start nursing school (whatever age that may be), you find other students with some of the same fears, but can be there to support you along the way. You are there for YOU!...To learn and soak up as much knowledge as possible. You're certainly not there to please everyone else. Age should not stop you from following your dream of becoming a nurse :nurse:Keep your eyes on the prize and you will do great! I wish you the very best!!! :heartbeat

dentures make my stomach turn. psoriasis flakes because it seems like it gets everywhere, like my nose and mouth. blah. other than that, not much else bothers me. about the tourniquet thing...i get soooooo lightheaded when i get my blood drawn. but i'm fine when i'm drawing a patient's blood or starting an iv. hopefully that will be the case for you! mind over matter :-)

Hi there! Here's my post to a similar question. Hope it helps ya! I'm about to start my second semester and here's what I found to be helpful... Know that they're going to throw a TON of information at you. It's overwhelming, but with some serious organizational skills, you can do this. Start the semester off by creating a calendar to include all your readings, exams, assignments, clinicals, care plans, and other stuff like work. I went home after the first day and freaked out! So, I entered everything in Microsoft Outlook, color coated my classes, and then printed each month so I could cross stuff off as I go. The calendar helped keep my head from spinning outta control. And sometimes you'll be so busy that breaking down tasks week by week will ease the craziness a bit. My first semester of nursing school was 4 classes, which was more than I've ever taken in the past, so this really helped me stay organized and feel like I had small accomplishments throughout the semester. Do not get behind on your readings! Read the chapters before class, skim again after class, and review before exams. Repeat, repeat, repeat as much as possible! My textbook (Perry & Potter) had a website which included audio summaries (I downloaded these to my iPod), extra practice test questions, and PowerPoints for each chapter. I used these a lot after doing not-so-good on my first exam. Saw a huge improvement on my next exam. Join or create a study group! Like I said, my grade for my first (of three) exams was not good...I barely got a B and was disappointed. So me and two other students decided to meet 2-3 times each week to review the chapters together. We summarized important paragraphs, explained different concepts to one another, drew silly diagrams, and talked about the practice questions. It helped me so much, that on my second and third exams...I got A's!! And ended up with an A for the class, which I was not expecting. Meeting together takes a lot of planning and work, but it's worth it when you have people who are motivated. I think 4 or more people is too much and it's easy to get off topic. Stick to 3 people. If you have questions about how to structure topics for a study group, let me know, I'm happy to give you ideas on what I did. Before nursing, I would just study by myself, but I really believe this will help you understand the content and boost your grade. Do something for you. Make sure to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, and rest. Nursing school drained me until I had zero energy and I could have prevented this by taking the above advice. Reward yourself here and there too. Ok, that's it, but I have one last recommendation. I found this website helpful. I have a little bit of test anxiety, but mostly poor study habits. This is a good resource for becoming a better student. You get one year free and they don't require you to enter any credit card info or anything. And I have not received any junk mail. Hope you find it useful :-) Overcoming Test Anxiety | Proven Help for Test or Exam Anxiety Take care and good luck!