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Hi, I have been offered a job for a week now and already started the signing of paperwork and drug testing for job, but I got a call today for an interview for another hospital. Last week I did a phone interview and the recruiter said she will get my application to the manager. Well since last week I didn't hear anything back till today but I have already accepted another offer. How do I decline them politely so that they won't reject me in the future if I apply with them again? Any advice will be appreciated

Hi, I want to get some advice on how to write a two weeks notice. This is my first time doing this but have no clue on what to do. I just got offer a new job that is closer to where I live and shorter commute then my current workplace which takes about an hour to get there. I am nervous about giving it to my manager because the unit will get short staff and I think she might get very upset about it but I am tired of having to commute an hour to work with horrible traffic and I am looking forward to the new job. Any advice on how to handle the situation with manager and what to say on the two weeks notice will be appreciated, thanks.

Hi, I just got a verbal offer from the manager after interview that I got the job. I am now waiting for the written offer from HR. He said that I should hear back about the official offer later today or early next week. I just want what to know if anyone else had to wait too for the official offer and how long? He was already giving me details about orientation and how the schedule works, and also other details. I am just anxiously waiting for the HR person to call me because I want the official papers before I give my two weeks notice so I can be totally sure that I got the job, any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

I am wondering if I should go to this hospital's job fair next week. It is for experience nurses and I already have two years of working med/surg. I want to go into maternal/child nursing but not sure if I go to this job fair will I get a offer for a position in that area. Should I go and see or just keep searching through job postings? Are job fairs worth to go to? Any advice will be appreciated, thanks.

Hi, I am currently looking for a new job in a new area of nursing like in the mother/baby or labor and delivery and wanted to know what can I do to update my resume with cover letter and to stand out in order to get interviews. What else can I do to make resume more appealing? I updated some but not sure about it, any advice, tips will be appreciated, thanks. Dear Human Resources Professional: Please consider me a strong candidate for the position of RN in the Labor & Delivery unit as advertised on the careers website. As you will note from my resume, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from university. Also, I am currently working as an RN in the Acute Care for Elders unit at x Hospital. Described on my supported document, I have gained the essential skills in order to provide quality patient care. Thus, it is with a comprehensive foundation of knowledge and clinical experience that I now seek to interview for and, I hope, serve within the capacities and values of the rn. My qualifications include, but not limited to, the following: Two years of nursing experience working in medical/surgical unit for elders Desire in providing care to mothers/infants and motivation to help build confidence in the parents for the care of their newborn through education Evaluated patient priorities and maintained communications with staff, patients, and their families Bilingual skills and associated cultural awareness to provide quality patient care to a diverse group of clients In my present role as a registered nurse at x Hospital, I have gained experience and education to provide quality care. There, I was able to attain knowledge on how to care for patients with different disease processes, accurately assess and recognize any abnormal findings, utilize the information to make sound clinical judgments and communicate effectively to the appropriate personnel. I also was able to provide patient/relative education, offer emotional support, and assist in daily living activities. The work was demanding, but I found great satisfaction in caring for my patients. Working on the Labor and Delivery unit will be an excellent opportunity to learn and expand my nursing practice. Being dedicated in achieving quality care, I will be committed in continuing to grow professionally in a premier facility known for its dedication in providing quality care to women and newborns. Though my resume is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot fully demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved success. Character, personality, and the ability to work in a team environment can be demonstrated in a personal meeting. I would welcome an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am certain that I would become a valuable addition to your staff. Sincerely, xxxxxx xxxxxx address city, town x Phone: xxxx Email: x PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Seeking opportunity for the RN position in the Labor & Delivery unit where I can fully utilize my clinical expertise and knowledge in providing safe, quality care and comfort to patients and newborns. Hard working and compassionate professional nurse with two years experience on a busy fast-paced, 24 bed medical surgical unit for elders. I am bilingual, have outstanding patient care skills and communication, which will surely be of major help to the organization. Loyal, collaborative, and eager to expand knowledge and skills to deliver quality care to maintain the organization's standards in patient care. QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in both English and Spanish oral and written Ambitious RN aspiring to practice, learn, and acquire new skills Compassionate, trustworthy, and dedicated in providing quality care across age groups Assume role of charge nurse and preceptor for nursing students Strong two year nursing experience in acute care setting providing skilled nursing care to adult population Punctual, fast learner, communicate and work well with others in a fast paced environment WORK EXPERIENCE X Hospital - town February 2014-Present Registered Nurse on Medical-Surgical Acute Care for Elders Unit Provide quality nursing care for the elderly population and participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds with medical director of unit and facility staff. Manage caseload for up to 6 patients with various medical conditions for pre-operative and post-operative status. Administer IV, oral, SQ, and IM medications and wound/skin tear treatments as prescribed by the physician. Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and medications. Assess patient statuses, vital signs, labs and test results while communicating any changes to physicians. Initiate each new admission care plan and modify as needed based on patient diagnosis and priorities. Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with facility staff. Assist physicians at the bedside with procedures. Provide Spanish to English translation for patient and physician during physical assessments. x Staffing - town March – May, 2010 & March – May, 2011 Seasonal worker. Operated a cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions. Communicated and responded to customer inquiries Collaborated with staff to provide timely, quality customer service during peak business hours EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing May, 2013 X university - town President's Honor Roll in Fall 2010 Associates of Science May, 2009 x College - town Academic Honors List Fall 2007 and Fall 2008 Graduated with Academic honors LICENSURES & CERTIFICATES RN License - Texas Board of Nursing, expires August 31, 2017 BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) - American Heart Association, expires May/2017 Awards 2015/2014 AIDET Communication Recognition Award- x Hospital Recognized for knowing the importance of providing quality service. 2014 C.A.R.E Recognition Award- x Hospital Recognized for providing excellent, compassionate patient care. ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/COMMUNITY SERVICE Member, American Nurses Association April/2015 - Current Member, Texas Nurses Association April/2015 - Current xx /xx Church July 21/2013 – July 24/2013 •Assisted teacher with lessons for the kindergarten class at Vacation Bible School Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology April/2008 - May/2009 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society April/2008 - May/2009 xxx Hospice Volunteer March/2006 - May/2009 •Performed basic clerical work which included document organization and answered phone calls at the main office •Assisted at local events and fundraisers in the community •Provided support to a resident in a nursing home SKILLS Bilingual in English and Spanish Collect venous blood specimens and perform peripheral IV insertions Managed PICC and central lines Inserted Foley catheters and NG tubes Maintained wound vacs and chest tubes Assessed patient needs and prioritized work flow accordingly Charted diagnoses and treatments on Cerner electronic medical record Performed assessments and evaluations Competent IV therapy management with IV fluids, managed tube feedings Active listening and have strong medical ethic Managed pain and documented patient's response Conducted blood sugar checks with glucometer

Hi, I am currently looking for a new job closer to where I live because at my current one it takes about an hour commute and I have to deal with rush hour traffic. I am working on day shifts but since I have been looking for jobs that are much closer to home, most are night shifts. I really want to leave soon and ready to start a new area to work in but not sure if I should make the switch from days to nights. Any advice on what to do? Does it take alot of time to adjust working night shifts? Any input will be appreciated, thanks.

Hi, I am in the process of updating my resume so I can start looking for another job. I have a year of experience and I wanted to know do I still need to keep my clinical rotations on there or can I take them off and just leave my current work experience? Also, should I keep any volunteer experiences from college and memberships that I joined from college on there or do I remove them? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!!!

Hello, I am currently working my first job for about 8 months and recently been getting staff reduce at my hospital. I work on a very busy med surg unit and for the past 2 weeks I have only work for just 2 days instead of my 3. The unit is full of patients but somehow I get calls that I am being staff reduce till 1 pm and if the they needed me my manger will call me. I never was staff reduce before till now and I am wondering what does it really mean? How come I am being called off my schedule shifts? I do not mind I guess getting an extra day off but I do need the money and not get short on my paychecks. Does anyone know what staff reduces mean?? Thanks

Hi, I am a current new grad off for orientation for about a month now and I am being constantly told I am too quiet. Even my manger mentioned it to me and said I was quiet and she can not figure me out or how I am doing. Also, my coworkers and some techs have told me the same thing. I do not know what to do. I can not change how I am overnight and I have always had a quiet personality. I do open up and become more comfortable with people when I get to know them better. I just hate hearing this same comment over and over again and sometimes I just feel like maybe nursing is not for me. It has been a stressful couple of weeks because I am trying to adjust working by myself and I also feel like I have not develop my critical thinking skills yet. Any advice on what to do?? As well as when will I start to feel more comfortable and start to develop better in my critical thinking? Is being quiet a bad thing in nursing?

Hello, I am a new grad and just got off orientation for about a month now. My manager told me today that she heard from other night nurses that I am slow in receiving report. I was surprised by that comment because I thought I was doing fine. I don't know why the other nurses told her that. We all use the same sbar sheet to fill out during reports and we go through the form from top to bottom. Makes me feel like I am not doing good and it has been a difficult couple of weeks for me since now I am on my own and this comment makes me feel worse. I have been stressed out at my job in trying to manage my time and handle caring for 6 patients. I hope things will get better in the future but I don't know. Any advice on how to adjust after orientation and how to develop better as well in my critical thinking skills as well as tips in how to handle those comments? Thanks,

Hi, I agree with what Alherm posted, be prepared for questions like that. Like the post said it is very competitive to get into their residency program. Be prepared to answer behavioral type questions, since most interviews like to ask those type of questions. Good luck on your interview!

Congrats!!! Good to know that they are still calling people. I hope to hear something soon, and congrats again for getting a position!!

I haven't heard anything back too. Does anyone know if they have already called back everyone they wanted or if they will send out a rejection email? I hope so too that this week we can hear something back either a call or email.

Hi, I am a new grad still looking for their first job but stressing out in getting one. I feel so much pressure in getting one in the next month because I have student loans repayments coming up. I saw there is a Houston Chronicle Job Fair coming up and I wanted to know is it worth it for a new grad RN to go or will they want RNs with experience? I have never been to one but I want to check it out but want to make sure that they are willing to receive a resume from a new grad. Any information on it will be appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

That's a lot, wonder how many people they interviewed for the panels? Still have not heard back yet but hoping that I get a call soon.

Congrats on getting a position!! Do you know how many people they are going to hire for the residency?

Nope haven't heard anything back from them yet. Me too, I have been anxious to find out. Let us know if you hear anything back as well.

Does anyone know when they will start giving offers? Had my panel interview two weeks ago and been anxious to know if I will get an offer or not.

Does anybody know when the panel interviews will be completed and when will they start contacting people about their decisions? I had my interview last week and I am anxious to know if I will get an offer or not. :)

Hi, I am a new grad since this past May and have been looking for jobs ever since. I have applied to many places and some interviews but nothing came out. Not too long ago I interviewed at this research center where they needed a nurse. They liked me and said I did well in the interview. I just got offered the position but it is not full-time and HR said they are considering me as a hourly employee because right now they want a RN with more experience to be considered full time. I will get paid I think $24/hr but have no benefits and work for different hours, such as some weeks 20, others 30 and possibly just 10. The reason she said I will not be full time is because I am a new grad and have limited experience where I will be needing lots of training. She also mentioned that if I can be competent on my own within a couple of months maybe I will be bump up to full time position. I said I will think about it and email her back soon if I want this position. I do not know if I should take it because I want to start full time and work more hours but then I really need a job and not sure what to do. I know it is important to start getting some experience and I just had an interview yesterday for an internship which I have not heard back if I got in or not since they are still doing panels all this week and some next week, and I am not sure when I will back from them. Any advice on what I should do? Should I take it or keep looking? Thanks!!

Hi, I need some some on help on how to be confident during my interviews and not to let my nervousness come in. I have had some interviews before but due to me being nervous and not feeling that confident I have not received any job offers. It sucks because I have been looking for jobs for awhile and I really need one. I do prepare well and practiced my answers but I always seem to get nervous at the time of the interview. I also get nervous because when I try to prepare my answers there are some behavioral questions that I can not seem to think an answer to them. What should I do in order to do well in interviews and be able to land a position? Thanks!!!

Got an email finally from the HR person. She said they are still undecided and still interviewing. Mentioned I would be a excellent fit but then they are leaning towards someone with experience and to allow them to have their options open at this time. So, I am guessing I might not get it since they are still interviewing and want someone with experience. Oh well, I kinda of knew that since I have not heard back from them last week.

Forgot to add I emailed both the interviewers and HR person about what the status was.

Hello, I had an interview about two weeks ago for a position. The interview went very well, the interviewers seem to liked me and I was able to talk to one the the human resources administrator where we started to discuss about salary, she asked for my references, and went over more my resume. She said I will hear back within a week. That week went by and now it will be almost two weeks since my interview. I sent her an email at the end of last week and have not heard back at all. All of them made it sound I was going to get the job, but know l am not sure anymore. Should I guess forget about it and just move on the the next one? I have other two interviews coming up at least. I am still looking for my first nursing position and have been looking since May, which has been discouraging because I am really ready to begin my nursing career. Any advice on what to do will be helpful!!!

I think you have to be officially invited. I applied about a week ago for the internship and just yesterday I received an email from a recruiter that I was invited for the information session.