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owlRN01

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  1. New grad trying hard not to give up...

    owlRN01 replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A lot of times it just comes down to luck. I hate to say that, but I was in your position just a month ago. Graduated in May and passed NCLEX in July. Applied to every job I could find since...

  2. New Grads / First Job Survey

    owlRN01 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Degree type: BSN Graduation month/year: May 2012 Sex: female Age range: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55+: 25-29 Job Setting: Hospital Geographical Location: Florida...

  3. I finally landed my DREAM JOB!!!!!!

    owlRN01 replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Great job! You deserve it :) I hope you love your new job. Keep us updated on how it goes. Did your husband find a job in the same

  4. Terrified for clinical.

    owlRN01 replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I remember feeling exactly like that when I started nursing school. Most of the people in my clinical group already worked as CNAs before so they definitely had more experience than me. It was a...

  5. 5 Months and no job

    owlRN01 replied to Bigmaine33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am six months out of graduation and just secured my first full time position. I did work a little per diem in the beginning but I am surprised I even got those positions because they usually like to...

  6. Do you have to call santrax telephony when you arrive and when you leave your job?

    owlRN01 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Yes. I am in Florida working in home health and we call into santrax for a lot of our patients. Not all of them are set up with it yet but that is goal in the near future that they all have

  7. New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    owlRN01 replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree! In a way though I feel like I am wishing the next year of my life away just so I can be over the new nurse 1st year bs. I know every nurse has gone through it but I get so scared just...

  8. How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    owlRN01 replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh! I thought I was going crazy when I moved from Indiana (where it is CENTimeter) to Florida (where ALL the nurses say SONTimeter!) What the!? It drives me nuts and I think it sounds totally...

  9. L&D/Mother Baby here I come!

    owlRN01 replied to J.Rowden.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yay! Congrats you have really earned it! :) I like stories like this. L&D and becoming a midwife are my ultimate dreams. I know it's going to take some time to get there through. I was just hired...

  10. New Grads, It is Possible!

    owlRN01 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    New Grads... it is possible! I know that I for one feel lied to, especially by my nursing instructors. Not once did they make it seem like any of us would have a hard time landing an RN position....

  11. Do you hate this job, & think 'how can I keep doing this?'

    owlRN01 replied to BrendaH84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for this :) I can totally

  12. New Grads, It is Possible!

    owlRN01 replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I actually did consider getting ACLS or PALS certifications but never did have the money to spend. I asked the hiring manager at the hospital when I interviewed if I would need PALS and she said that...

  13. New Grads, It is Possible!

    owlRN01 replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am located in Florida. I have a friend in California and it seems that the job market there is pretty bad as well Good luck! Try and use your skills in any way you

  14. Textbook or ebook......

    owlRN01 replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never liked e-books. I love to be able to flip to a page I need fast. There is something about having the book in your hands... also to be able to write in it and highlight the crap out of it. Also...

  15. Super awesome day today(L&D/Newborn)!

    owlRN01 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I love L&D! I will always remember the births I witnessed as a student...I had tears in my eyes :) Lucky clinical day

  16. Home health 12 hrs shifts??

    owlRN01 replied to Elleveein's topic in Home Health

    I am currently doing this and I guess it just depends on the cases you get. I am a new grad and never wanted to start in home health but decided to go for it. For me it is not ideal. I still feel that...

  17. New grads Need Not Apply

    owlRN01 replied to elisiah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for everything I thought I might stand a chance at doing even if it said 1 year experience perfered or required. I really did not want to work in LTC or Med Surg but I sucked it up and...

  18. Will you pay 1000 dollars ticket for a interview?

    owlRN01 replied to kindlylili's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends how long I had been trying, how much I needed the money and if I was willing to relocate. Thank goodness I never had to consider this but I can see how some people would be up for relocating....

  19. Thank you to the nurse who made me what I am today!

    owlRN01 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    That's amazing! So creative and fun

  20. New Grad - Peds Cardiac ICU

    owlRN01 replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Saving this great info for later.

  21. From PEDs private duty to PEDs in the hospital?

    owlRN01 replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

    I have only done 2 weeks of private duty. So far I do like it. My preceptors have been amazing! I have a full schedule for private duty all of November and then I start working at the hospital...

  22. From PEDs private duty to PEDs in the hospital?

    owlRN01 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I recently accepted a job in Peds private duty home health. I am very excited about this position! I am a new grad that is having a very hard time breaking into the hospital scene. I have a BSN but...

  23. Looking for new job while already employed: how to handle references?

    owlRN01 replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am interested in hearing what everyone has to say about this as well. Good luck

  24. Jacksonville Florida nurses, anyone work on OB or Peds unit?

    owlRN01 replied to owlRN01's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got the position! I am so excited to start! also nervous... I still can't believe that I got it! Thanks for everyones

  25. From PEDs private duty to PEDs in the hospital?

    owlRN01 replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

    Update! I landed a job in the children's hospital in my town!!!! I am so excited Thank you everyone for giving me hope. I just never thought it would happen this