fridgelight replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Hunt
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 need it beforehand in order to apply for a job. Many ...
fridgelight replied to motor_mouth's topic in Job Hunt
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 and eat the loss if they cant work it into their ...
fridgelight replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Hunt
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 wing however. The LTC wings can be boring because t...
fridgelight replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Hunt
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 going to put you in a LTC wing or sub acute wing? ...
fridgelight replied to FLboundBSN's topic in Job Hunt
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 they say exactly?
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 ask for one.
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 push back the orientation date. Congratulations.
fridgelight replied to NYguy2Bnurse's topic in Career Support
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 with the full online education. I went from LPN to RN...
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 don't require licensing and you may build connectio...
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 school told us there are jobs in Colorado and Texa...
fridgelight replied to fridgelight's topic in Job Hunt
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 to life there but it grew on me. When I moved back...
fridgelight replied to unbalanced's topic in Job Hunt
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 boards.
fridgelight replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Hunt
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 was only $400 a month and gas was cheap.
fridgelight replied to fridgelight's topic in Job Hunt
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 after landing something. Thanks
fridgelight replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN/LVN
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 mentioned is more of an entry level BMW.
fridgelight replied to chelleb08's topic in LPN/LVN
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 the clinical hours. I was thinking of going thoug...
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 be.
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 hand for their state?