jeangarc18

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1. Emergency Nurse Practitioner

   jeangarc18 posted a topic in Emergency

   Does anyone know how one becomes an ENP? I always thought it would be a straight program like FNP (ie get masters and take another NCLEX)... But I was researching and I'm gathering that you just first...

2. Obs Unit?

   jeangarc18 replied to jeangarc18's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thanks everyone!!! I worked in a rural hospital on an adult and peds med-surg and tele unit where we actually did obs as well. It was mainly a med-surg unit so I don't really know what it would be...

3. Obs Unit?

   jeangarc18 replied to jeangarc18's topic in Medical-Surgical

4. Obs Unit?

   jeangarc18 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Ello fellow Nurses!!! I recently just got a job at a big hospital on an obs unit. I was told by the director that it is an extension of the ED and ICU... But that still leaves much info to be desired....

5. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   jeangarc18 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You are absolutely right. When the State came in it was nuts. I was supposed to be off my "orientation" (which isn't even adequate new grad training, more like a crash course..) they put me back on it...

6. Nurse Practitioners

   jeangarc18 replied to jeangarc18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I figured it was fairly new since there aren't many programs out here in California for it. I was just confused if they went the FNP route and then branch off... Hopefully by the time I am seriously...

7. Nurse Practitioners

   jeangarc18 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Is there a real demand for NP's? What about ENP's? I'm looking to go grad school in a year or two and I wanted to know which way to direct my nursing career. How does one even become an ENP? I know...

8. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   jeangarc18 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   There were 4 new grads when I started. In a matter of two months half of them found better jobs and left. I wish I could be so lucky. They're literally pinching every penny over here. That's why I was...

9. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   jeangarc18 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   So update: I finally got a job in a small town in the sticks of California. It's probably considered rural nursing. The only problem is the way the hospital is run. I started off "per diem" but worked...

10. No luck with RN job search!!!

    jeangarc18 replied to mellyp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been looking for a year and a half. Still no such luck. I'm considering joining the military and moving out of state... But even that looks bleak at the moment... I'm desperate to start my...

11. New Grad States & Relocating

    jeangarc18 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any new grad/inexperienced nurse-friendly states out there? Looking to relocate just to get a job. Cali is dried up for new

12. How do I find jobs in a state I do not live in?

    jeangarc18 replied to woodenclocks's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in 2010 and obtained my license 2011. I was burnt out from full time BSN course plus work study plus full time job. So I took a break. Anyway, it is now 2013 and I've had my license for a...

13. New RN, graduated 2 years ago.

    jeangarc18 replied to j.katerina's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in 2010 and obtained my license 2011. I was burnt out from full time BSN course plus work study plus full time job. So I took a break. Anyway, it is now 2013 and I've had my license for a...

14. Unorthodox Interview. Help!!!

    jeangarc18 replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! Ya it did. I almost cried in front of my last patient. And I cried on the way home... I had my best friend mock interview me the night before so I was prepared already... But disappointment...

15. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

    jeangarc18 replied to Lordsburg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want A job. And they are one of the few that actually offers a Versant program. Other than those in