coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Hey if any of you guys are familar with Michele Le, the nursing student that was murdered and kidnapped during clinicals in the East Bay her story is on Dateline right
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    You guys I woke up in such a grouchy mood today Or hormonal. Whatever you want to call it. I didn’t feel like job searching or doing nothing. I was just depressed and angry that it’s a New Year...
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    Cost of BSN

    coughdrop.2.go replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think my BSN program cost about that but I only came out 49K in debt. I went to two universities (not for profit, private universities) and I lived on campus my first two. It's all about financial...
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    I am new to resumes and cover letters. Please check mine

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NursingBro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. Put that you can read, write, etc. Spanish FIRST under profile and your Certifications 2nd 2. I wouldn't put the clinical skills section because all new grads have the same clinical skills. 3....
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    You welcome! It took about 5 to 6 weeks. It's good to send it with the transcript because some people in my class didn't. Since a transcript is sent for our NCLEX they thought they didn't need to send...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    No problem! I'm still tweaking it and it's not in sharing mode yet! I've been lazy and I'll finish it by next week. I think I may upload it to Google Drive to share it. As an FYI I based my hospitals...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks so much Coriander and I wish you nothing but happiness and a supportive nursing staff! Good luck and I believe EXTRA congratulations are in order since your are technically the thread's first...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks again Esme12! No more blog promotion and I appreciate being so nice and not screaming at me with attitude. I think I will post a few articles here and there on AN but not
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Welcome roro13sf! Glad to see some bay area grads in
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    So my blog won't come up in a Google search If you click on my name I posted the link to my blog in my About page under Home Page. I hope I'm not violating TOS I have one post so far and another one...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Okay you guys. I FINALLY have a name for the blog. ********* is already taken and Meriwhen suggested Catch-22 but that's taken too. The new name is (drum roll please....) *** **** ******* I can't post...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Yes and on top of that many of us can't afford to move out of state. Additional license fees, moving expenses, DMV, families,
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    New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied! It took me 40 minutes to write out my story. Brian thanks for working with CNN and giving us the opportunity to share our stories. I almost cried writing my story out. The tears aren't just...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Well I looked and you can't get your cert license unless you are working as a school nurse. Catch
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    No flames here! We welcome all suggestions and comments. I actually have shifted my focus and I'm waiting for my PHN license in the mail (Come on BON!). I want to be a NICU nurse not only because I...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats on the baby! I know we all feel like all that hard work and money for a piece of paper that can't even guarantee us a job. Ridiculous. I feel like all this will make us more creative in the...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Welcome candieapples! I love your name by the way! You know I wish I had a "welcome kit" to give you guys. Virtual or real
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Awwww I should have Googled it first. I actually already created the blog last night. I'm pretty sure I can change the name or just delete it and start over. I have total writers block I'll probably...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    For those that have been part of this thread, maybe I'll include all you mystery guests, I'm willing to share my job spreadsheet with everyone. It's mostly complete, but I have information about new...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

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    UC Davis Residency March 2013

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NurseDippinDots's topic in California Nursing

    You either get a call or you don't. Everyone's status says the same thing and is updated at the same time whether you are rejected or interviewed or get the
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    Can't get job...help!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to jules2577's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After 2 years, I would take an RN refresher course. I know some new grad programs won't let you apply if you've been out of school more than 12-18 months but if you take an RN refresher course you're...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I know EXACTLY how you feel ng03. I had one interview so far and that was with Scripps. I was excited FINALLY I have a chance and I had a fantastic interview. Seriously. The 3 managers kept...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Yes for internet browsing! Pinterest is my shopping
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    In order to give me some hope and cheer myself up I decided to make a "wish list". All the things I want to buy (besides a home) when I get my first nursing job. I have things like a trip to...