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  1. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    fridgelight replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes they do. You just have to apply for a license through reciprocity to get a license in ND since you have a non compact CA license. That can be taken care of after you get a job offer. You don't...

  2. Cancel Vacation for Job?

    fridgelight replied to motor_mouth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It depends on how the new grad job market is in your area and on how much you want to work in the position offered. Is it the floor or specialty you really want? Personally I would cancel the vacation...

  3. ICU Internship / Residency

    fridgelight replied to rmodh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Let me be the first to congratulate you on a job well

  4. New grads & Job Offer: When to settle

    fridgelight replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sure it really depends on the facility. SNF's have a high staff turnover because of the high workload. If your looking for boring you could try your friends place. You will learn more on a acute...

  5. New grads & Job Offer: When to settle

    fridgelight replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes RunBabyRN was very fortunate with the training. I worked in a SNF as my first job as well and got two weeks of training. I know one person who recently got 4 days training as a new grad. Are they...

  6. Thought they loved me!

    fridgelight replied to FLboundBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since they seemed to like you might be a good candidate for another position there like ®Nurse said. Keep your head up and keep trying. How did you find out they went with someone else and what did...

  7. I'm confused. Am I hired?

    fridgelight replied to aqua05's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, definitely. Applying for other jobs is fine. The background check is for only the company that orders it. Other companies wont know that company ordered one. Sometimes they give you a copy if you...

  8. I'm confused. Am I hired?

    fridgelight replied to aqua05's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was hired at a nursing home they just like you hired me on the spot. However your background check , references and drug test have to pass. If one of the checks take a long time they usually...

  9. Can a Mid-30's Guy become a nurse? How?

    fridgelight replied to NYguy2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    FYI some states like California don't allow for you to get a license if you go to Excelsior College just in case you were planning on moving. Its because the clinical's aren't synced together well...

  10. Left and Right Job Interviews turned down!

    fridgelight replied to aqua05's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Front desk, Housekeeping, kitchen aid, maintenance, janitorial and activities person are some jobs that are in nursing homes or hospitals. Even though these are not direct health care positions they...

  11. Which States are hiring new grads?

    fridgelight posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone. I'm a Cali ADN RN and seriously considering moving out of state for a job. I see some people are moving to North Dakota. I'm curious what else is out there? My clincal instructor during...

  12. Which States are hiring new grads?

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

    I know where your coming from when it comes to living in a small town. I too am from a big city and lived in a town of population 50,000 in Western Illinois for two years. It took a while to get used...

  13. Which States are hiring new grads?

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

    Appreciate your post. Every three months sounds like a win. It really motivates me knowing there really are options for us ADN's out

  14. First nursing job help!

    fridgelight replied to unbalanced's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some state boards post quick while others take weeks. When you registered to the state board did you have the option for an interim permit. It allows you to work as an RN while waiting to take the...

  15. Anywhere in the country hiring new LPN grads with no experience?

    fridgelight replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The Western Illinois area hires LPN's in Skilled nursing homes and doctors offices. Nursing homes pay better than doctors offices. The pay was $15 an hour but the cost of living was low. My apartment...

  16. Which States are hiring new grads?

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

    Tyler Texas seems like they may be a possibility. I see a lot of the postings say experience preferred as their only requirement which is great news. I'll definitely look into getting into BSN's...

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    fridgelight replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Job. I'm happy for

  18. Male Nurse Scrubs

    fridgelight replied to uwaRN13's topic in Men in Nursing

    Its rare, the only time I saw a male nurse tuck in his scrub top was one who wore shorts with

  19. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    fridgelight replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why do you want a BMW anyway? Is it your dream car, is there something about having a cheap car that bothers you? If your set on getting a BMW I would get a 5 series, a 3 series like someone else has...

  20. Any 8-5 LPN/LVN jobs out there?

    fridgelight replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's always hospice. I've talked to LPNs who do it and they like it because they make their own

  21. LPN online bridge programs

    fridgelight replied to chelleb08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you want to go the online route I would suggest making sure the states you want to work in will accept the program(School). Like Thecommuter said, many boards of nursing wont accept them because of...

  22. Online prerequisites during LPN program

    fridgelight replied to Krystin71486's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You could always take the easy class first semester to see how you can handle the load and take one or two online the second semester. The last class could be taken in summer if need

  23. What is your current LPN salary

    fridgelight replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $15/hr in western IL with no

  24. Appying to other states without license in those states

    fridgelight posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I was wondering if its normal to apply for licenses by reciprocity before we apply to jobs in other states. The licenses fees add up quick. Do you guys think employers need you to have license in...

  25. Career Crisis....

    fridgelight replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you type in "nj nurse" in the search field this and some other related topics come up. New Jersey Nursing Maybe you could network with one of