firefly101

So just to give an update: The private duty agency that I mentioned was really strange ... They kept saying that they wanted to hire me but it was impossible to schedule an in-person interview, and it was difficult for me to get my questions answered. Also my info in their emails were wrong (such as my availability.. my name's spelling...ect). Everything was so disorganized. Not impressed. I'm talking to another agency that specializes in pediatric home care. My training would be limited to 1 or 2 shifts, but my case would be very basic, such as a cognitively delayed child that requires medication administration. They do not allow new grads on trach/vents/complex cases. As I get more experience I can be trained on more cases so that I can cover shifts when needed. I'm excited that I will soon start working. I KNOW that the pay is going to be pretty low, but I'm not sure how low... my friends who did manage to obtain hospital positions in MN twin cities are starting around $30/hr + differentials... Anyone have an idea of what I can expect in private duty nursing in the same area?

thank you for your replies!

Thank you for posting this. It is encouraging to know there ARE places out there hiring new grad nurses!! Did you obtain your ND license my endorsement? If so, how long did it take and what was the cost? Does your hospital start new grads in the ER? (dream job :) ) I'm a new grad RN in MN. I'm stuck here for the next year but am open to relocating next year.

Hey there! I'm a new grad RN-BSN from Minnesota. Been applying to positions in my area. I have a few interviews scheduled for next week (private duty nursing & LTC). The market is kinda tough but I can't relocate until next year. I plan on taking what I can get and will be happy just to have a job. My goal is to become an ER nurse. So my question is, what can I do for the next year to help me achieve that goal? My current plan is to secure a job and volunteer (such as in the redcross disaster action team, medical reserve corps, or maybe in free clinics). I will get my PALs & ACLS. It will be a busy year but I'm excited for it. Since I am open to relocating next year, I am wondering which states are more receptive to training newer nurses in the ER, so that I can obtain those licenses by endorsement and increase my chances. I've heard TX and ND. Is that true and are there other states? I know it's possible, I've read MANY posts from new grads starting right into the ER (but they don't usually disclose their location in the post). My backup plan is to apply for tele positions, and then try again for ER the following year. I know many are opposed to nurses starting off in the ER without Med/Surg & Tele experience first, but I'm willing to work hard and want to at least try. Any advice, thoughts, or suggestions about my plan? Any other certs or ideas I should consider? Thank you :)

also interested in information about this sorta thing. i'm a new graduate nurse with a BSN from the US, and toy with the idea of moving overseas in the future (either EU or Aussie). how long does it take to acquire a work VISA? are there areas in EU that are less saturated? what language(s) would be best to learn? what nursing specialties are in higher demand (and lesser demand)? how many years of experience should one try to obtain before moving across seas? any other considerations? i realize these are very vague questions and answers may differ from person and location, but any information or experiences would be wonderful.

you think they'd throw a new grad into cases that would risk my license and the company's reputation? i'm getting so many mixed messages... i posted in the general nursing discussion about private duty nursing and ppl said to go for it as long as i get proper training... which is why i'm asking here about what "proper training" should look like. meh, so confusing... and a bit discouraging

they're in a category under the q-bank. don't remember EXACTLY where though

Got a call back from HR about a potential job in private duty nursing. Vent/Trach adults & peds. I'm a new grad with no experience in this area but they said they offer training. How much training should I expect or request as a new nurse? I'm a little nervous about it being limited after reading a few previous threads here. Thank you.

Okay thank you guys. I'm a wary person by nature so I question everything. I've been reading that some receive proper, comprehensive training, but others only get an 8 hour shift with a nurse and then they're on their own I'll definitely be inquiring about orientation.

Hey everyone, I passed the NCLEX-RN last week and just received my license number! I am really excited and have been sending out job applications like crazy. I got a call back from a private home health care company almost immediately. As a new grad I am not going to be picky about where I start out, but I'm a little nervous... This caller stated that their facility loves hiring new grads and would like to set up an in person interview right away. It sounds like he wants me to monitor patients on vents/trachs over night. I would love to learn how to take care of patients on trachs/vents, but I have ZERO experience in this area. I'd be alone, and I've read MANY posts by nursing warning other new nurses about to take similar jobs to "be careful" "protect your license" and "i would never let a new grad do that sort of work." I'm naive and inexperienced, and would like other's opinions on what I should look out for and pay attention to. They wouldn't really throw me out onto a case that would be tough for a new grad, risking my license and their reputation, would they?

You guys were right :) I passed

I PASSED

thank you kjrober! and congratulations!!!!

sorry guys I am just freaking out right now lol. but thank you for your responses.

Hey everyone, so i know you all are probably REALLY tired of these posts and people asking "is this the good pop up???" when there are a million out there already with the same exact message... but my situation is a little odd and I'm not sure what to make of it. I took my NCLEX-RN yesterday and ran out of time at 213 questions. I tried the PVT right away when my test status read "delivery successful" and I got a pop-up stating "The candidate currently has test results that are on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time." This is probably because I had problems with the palm scanner. As of this morning the message changed to: "​Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another registration cannot be made at this time." A few weird things... the "please contact your Member Board for further assistance" part of the message is missing from the usual good pop up. Also, in big red letters under where it states "delivery successful" it reads "your exam results are not available at this time" - i have never seen that message before when watching youtube videos about how to do the PVT. Plus when I tried to look up my name on the MN board of nursing, I didn't come up. Have any of these things happened to others?? Good signs? Bad signs? Too early to tell? The PVT SEEMS to work for most people, but not everyone, and with the different message I'm afraid to get too excited...