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Hey! I'm in the GN program with an ASN. However, I do have a BS in a health related field. I also know another with an ASN with no other degree that is in the program. There is hope! :)

Thank youu! :)

No problem :)!

I am also at the Orlando campus, we did our EKG class in the begining of July and are getting ready to go onthe floor this coming week :)

I also received my ASN in Miami. I haven't done BSN yet but I just relocated for my first position because I didnt wanna be in Miami anymore lol. To get a job in Miami you need to network, be on top of the recruiters, go to open houses (Mt Sinai has one every 1st Tuesday of the month - this information is on the website) and you actually get to meet the nurse recruiter, even if they say experienced only still go, sometimes they will tell you of new grad programs. HCA has a new grad program called staRN but down in Miami it is not highly advertised because the competition is fierce. It's probably going to be a little tougher because you're not from the area but persistance is key and it is possible! As far as online RN-BSN programs online, Miami Dade has a program and the plus is that it is pretty cheap, I think FIU does too. Nova's and UM's will probably be way more expensive. Good Luck!!

I haven't heard of UM hiring a lot of new grads lately and when I did clinicals there last year they said they usually prefer to hire new grads from UM school of nursing. On the other hand, Mount Sinai will hire new grads onto the OR and other floors (depending on need); however, they don't seem to have a lot of appreciation for their employees and experience high turn over rate (but as new grads we need to take what we get!)

I spent $0 after I was done with school. Our school gave us Kaplan and also provided an ATI content review. I only did Kaplan's question trainer and I loved the content review with ATI (Kaplan's was soooo boring) and didnt think ATI's questions were helpful at all (too easy - mostly content based not application and critical thinking like NCLEX). The reason why I think I passed with 75Qs- i didnt over think! I used to read answer choices and think well it could be A if so and so and so. But b also if this and that. This will cause you to pick wrong answers. Read what is in the question and not into it!

At the end of the day if something happens to that patient, the RN is still accountable. RNs delegate but they are responsible for the work they delegate because they are overseeing care for that patient. At least that's how I see it.

I am the same way! My body constantly fights with me to stay awake at night, so night shift is perfect for me. I'm not an introvert per se but I am very focused on my work so night shift also helps me stay focused on my patient without the extra distractions from day shift!

IDK much about the topic but you should look into Nurse Licensure Compact in the NCSBN website about the multistate license. I'm not quite sure how it works but it sounds like something that could be beneficial to you

mmmm about a month for the offer, two weeks for the first HR call. It was a long process, I'm guessing you applied to the August program?

I already relocated from Miami to Orlando! I already like it a lot more, less traffic, less rent money, and I live 25 mins from Disney World . Other options would be Denver, CO or Boston

Good luck!

You can also do the NIH Stroke Scale certification online and its free!:)

That is how it was at my last job (not as an RN but at a hospital), so what I did was that I requested to work the night before the holiday and the night of, I don't know if that is an option for you.

@angieRN :) Orlando campus, you?

They have some nurses who are part of a PICC team/IV team, you'd probably enjoy that if you like needles :)

If you miss a patient and someone else gets it go with them and see where they get it from and what technique they used. I was a phlebotomist for 3 years and when I had little experience this helped me gain little pointers and I was able to use the ones that worked well for me. :)

That is how FL pay for nurses is across the board. The offer I got from FH is comparable to hospitals down in Miami (where I live) although cost of living is more expensive where I am.

For now try looking in other settings if your situation is tight (ie clinics, LTCs, etc.) until you can get what you really want. I know how tough it is because I spent months and countless applications looking for a job and finally got this one and I'm relocating; but don't get discouraged and keep trying!

I've seen many clinic type jobs for LPNs on the internet; however, it probably depends on the location as well. I would look on one of the job sites to see what LPN jobs are available in your area. Keep in mind that when you finish your schooling the job market might have changed by then. Can you apply for both and see where you get in?

The way it works is that a recruiter interviews you and then they send their applications out to each department according to your preferences. Each department then picks the GNs they want to interview. If I'm not mistaken the posting is still up for this cycle (July/August). If you don't get selected for this cycle apply for the next one (I believe they have one in October) and when you pick your preferences pick a more varied selection so you are not picking what everyone else is also picking. I know ICUs, ER, and peds is the most competitive. This way you'll increase your changes, when I spoke to the recruiter I let her know that I like many things and although ICU was my top choice I would also really enjoy Med/Surge. Hope that helps :)

I know how tough it is (havent been on this side that long) lol. Phone interviews can actually be a blessing (you can put yourself in a place you feel more relaxed and no one can actually see how nervous you are) but keep in mind they also do in person interviews. Just brush up on knowledge of the department you get chosen to interview with (ie if cardiac -brush up on EKGs and most common cardiac illnesses) and think about clinical experiences that youve learned from and can apply once hired! Read about the facility and what they are proud of and their mission statements.

@Deepbreath I honestly believe it has a lot to do with timing. I had applied to other positions outside of the GN program and my rejection email informed of the date when the GN program was going to open. I applied on the first day! Also, it is a lengthy process so patience is necessary. :)

Also, this experience will make you stronger for the next! My first interview was a tough panel interview and I just kept getting more nervous as the interview went along to the point where I completely lost my confidence and my answers stopped making sense. I was bummed; however, when another interview came along to my top choice hospital I did a lot better because I figured it couldn't go worst! And I got the job :)