coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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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

    Should I remove my Objective statement especially if I have a cover
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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 guys so much! I will do a lot of editing
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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 you guys I'm thinking about starting a journal or maybe a blog to write about my job search efforts. I'm hoping I will be able to release stress and frustration by writing it out. I'm also hoping...
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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

    Can you give me an example of 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

    Hi blueorchid981 sorry but it's reality. I know we all had classmates that found a job with ease either while in school or right after. It's just overall it's hard out there. I think it's better if we...
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    NICU for Senior Practicum

    coughdrop.2.go replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did my preceptorship in NICU and I passed the first time with about 85 questions. No it wasn't harder because you study all the subjects. I loved my preceptorsip and I can't wait until that day I'm...
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    UC Davis Residency March 2013

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

    I see. For me it would be L&D. I precepted in NICU and I would love to work with mom and
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    Need help deciding majors

    coughdrop.2.go replied to tung1104's topic in California Nursing

    In my honest opinion you should pick which career you want best. Contrary to popular belief, it's not so easy to find a nursing job. It may be better by the time you finish but the unemployment rate...
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    UC Davis Residency March 2013

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

    What are the 7
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    Moving from CA to the Southeast

    coughdrop.2.go replied to LVNbayarea's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi all! I'm currently living in California and I'm thinking about moving to Georgia and Florida as well because the nursing market is horrible and I have family in both states so I'll have support. 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

    Seven years? Geez. That's flat out ridiculous. It irritates me a bit when I see commercials for these for-profit colleges that offer ADN programs saying how nurses are so in demand, job security, 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 feel you on that one I want to apply for jobs out of state but I barely have money to move around in California yet across country and what if I get an interview out of state and they won't do a...
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    UC Davis Residency March 2013

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

    I just called and they will still be doing calls early
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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 ng03 and ercastro2! We welcome you with our tired unemployed arms. I'm hoping everyone had a great holiday (for those that celebrate) and that it provided a well enough distraction from the job...
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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 christine19! Lots of SD grads! I think I can answer your questions: 1) From what I've heard 6 months to a year, depending on the facility, is when you are considered having enough expereince...
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    Sonora Regional Medical Center - New Grad

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

    Yep just got rejected as well. I don't know what they want any
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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

    Anyone have thoughts on New Grads supporting Nurses on the picket
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    MemorialCare Laguna Hills New Grad RN Program

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

    Well Sutter Health owns my school and we don't get priority for jobs :/ I thought my high priced tuition would count for
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    Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I've met some of the most amazing nurses at Alta Bates and here at Sutter Sacramento and in addition to doing my clinicals there I also have 340 hours of volunteer hours at ABSMC so I know how hard...
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    Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm a SMU grad, Sutter owns us since we are on the Alta Bates campus, and I find it interesting how often the Sutter Nurses strike. I did my clinicals at Kaiser and Alta Bates and I don't remember how...
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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 to the West Coast
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    MemorialCare Laguna Hills New Grad RN Program

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

    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

    I'm starting to see more stories on the news about the nursing shortage. I'm waiting for the story about the unemployed nursing graduates. I should call 60
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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 totally agree. It's all that time invested in applications and then you get a quick rejection. That's what gets me. Question after question and essay to 50 character
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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

    Awww you have supportive boyfriend! I have a supportive ex-boyfriend which is kinda weird but where ever you can get your