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

    Lol yes! I wish I had video
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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

    From what I heard around the bush, no. It's all about experience. Even with an advanced degree or BSN vs ADN. You need that magic year or six
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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 signed it! The girl who made it posted on Facebook so I signed and shared with my Facebook friends! I don't know any celebrities, but maybe if we make a really awesome YouTube video about it
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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 can't wait until they find a cure and the disease becomes extinct for future generations. We should start some type of
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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

    Hello Liddy! Welcome to the group. It's awesome your husband lets you help out. Being a professional job hunter can take it's toll sometimes. My Aunt lets me help at her daycare
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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

    Ha! Yes that's exactly how I feel. We're unwanted because we have
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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 passing and
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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 can help you with the PHN certificate info. First you must have your BSN! Once you get your RN license you go to the BRN website and print the application for the PHN license. You need to send in a...
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    Northridge Versant Program 2013

    coughdrop.2.go replied to mrd86rn's topic in California Nursing

    I got my rejection email yesturday I think
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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

    Hi Jassy and welcome! As a sugesstion are you EKG certified? That would be great on your resume for Tele! And I think it's interesting that you said AZ has a "bad" market. I have a classmate who got a...
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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 haven't because I tried to stay focused on acute care. Now I'm thinking about more public and community health because I have a huge interest in that in addition to NICU. I actually have an...
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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 for your words of encouragement! I know we need it sometimes It's wonderful to see an established nurse come by and offer help. Please give us and other new grads as much advice as...
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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! I wish you a healthy baby, as much sleep as possible, and a job in the 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

    Oh yes. Although I have my license I still don't feel like a "real" nurse until I get my 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

    Same to you and everyone else! I have a new found optimism going in to the New Year and it feels good
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    I never noticed that before. Thanks for the tip. It makes more sense for me to showcase that first. I heard most temp agencies won't take you if you have no
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    Thanks! I made it down to one page and I condensed by 2nd job to 2 bullet points as well. I see what you mean by the white space and I'm working on my
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    I'm sorry if I seemed to have offended you by not saying I don't think putting clinical skills and removing my work experience is something I want to implement. As you can tell from the advice there's...
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    I posted an updated version on the second page. I was considering deleting the objective so thank you :) and I will delete my pre-nursing school as well.
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    Sutter New Grad Program

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

    Yes they do give preference to Sac based grads. It's on the website and I called about it. I graduated from Samuel Merritt but from the Oakland campus and I live in Sac but it still doesn't count....
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    This is my updated *1 page* Resume Name, BSN, RN, Address [email protected] 123-456-7890 OBJECTIVE: Obtain a RN I position with Hospital to fully utilize my nursing education, skills and knowledge...
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    From what I have edited so far, I removed my clinical experiences because otherwise I would still be at 2 pages and although I've talked to nursing recruiters that stated they rather have a 2 page...
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    Brotman medical center job fair

    coughdrop.2.go replied to cww0911's topic in California Nursing

    Are you guys new grads? Because I would be very weary of a hospital willing to have new grads taking the place of experienced nurses during a
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

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

    Thank you trueblue2000. It's interesting how I get so many different opinions! My clinical table on my resume (I made it more of a list to post it here) is similar to yours. I added that because I...
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    Nurse Residency information?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to blueorchid981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There's no real "list". U Penn has a list, you can simple Google it, but it is by no means comprehensive. Some hospitals participate in Versant's New Grad program. If you go to Versant's website, they...