RN12PTL

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1. Certification Suggestions?

   RN12PTL replied to slegarreta's topic in Nursing Career

   Things like the NIHSS are free to get and show the employer you are willing to continue your education. ACLS, PALS, NRP and TNCC are all things I've seen the employers asking for in ER postings;...

2. Send Resume's Pre-Graduation?

   RN12PTL replied to jcaron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Most new grad programs that begin in August have application deadlines coming up beginning of march. So prepare your resume and start networking with the

3. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   RN12PTL replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Thank you so much for your suggestions, LadyFree28. I am hired into a new grad training program with classroom educational time built in, but want to prepare as much as possible since I'm not...

4. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   RN12PTL replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   What did y'all study/ review to prepare for your new grad icu jobs?? I have a little over a month before I start and want to be prepared for anything. Any suggestions on where to

5. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   RN12PTL replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   What did y'all study/ review to prepare for your new grad icu jobs?? I have a little over a month before I start and want to be prepared for anything. Any suggestions on where's to

6. What to expect, how to deal with being nervous on first day?

   RN12PTL replied to CNA James's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You'll be fine! Take a deep breath. And spend some time reviewing basic tasks you'll do like practicing a blood pressure on a family member. Honestly, they'll orientate you on all of the tasks and...

7. 8 Months Pregnant; New Grad; Interview

   RN12PTL replied to BolBol's topic in Nursing Career

   They also legally can't make their decision based on you being pregnant. Don't mention it if they don't ask. It's not a legal reason to select or reject you. Be prepared with what you want though...

8. Need personal career advice!

   RN12PTL replied to triciamatsuda's topic in Nursing Career

   Honestly, I think you should go for it. As long as you talk to admissions and explain the reason for the poor performance at first, but how you've improved since ( ex:all a's in your last semester,...

9. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

   RN12PTL replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

   Hi y'all!! I just got offered a new grad ICU position today and I am SO excited!! I read through this thread and have been taking notes on y'all's sleep aids/suggestions, as well as the various tips...

10. NICU INTERVIEW

    RN12PTL replied to nickster10's topic in Nursing Career

    I made a little portfolio with a resume, cover letter and other documents I though they'd find interesting, then told handed them to people at the beginning of the interview. That way they could look...

11. Got a job offer....

    RN12PTL replied to Brittany2206's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From the way you describe it, I totally I agree. I'm a new grad too and know I can't be picky but don't want to lose skills just to ahve a job. Start networking at the hospital you want to work for/...

12. Got a job offer....

    RN12PTL replied to Brittany2206's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, congrats on nearing the end of your undergraduate academic life :) How exciting!!! Secondly, do NOT quit your tech job before you have another job lined up with an actual start date-...

13. Providence little company of Mary 2013

    RN12PTL replied to RN12PTL's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! The recruiter told me that if selected the program will begin the 24th of march

14. Providence little company of Mary 2013

    RN12PTL replied to RN12PTL's topic in California Nursing

    To be honest, this topic discussion was started for Providence Little Company of Mary- specifically Torrance. You might have better luck getting responses for your questions if you look at the...

15. Providence little company of Mary 2013

    RN12PTL replied to RN12PTL's topic in California Nursing

    And everyone else who has since responded to this thread