BonnieSc

BonnieSc

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  1. New Grad needs experience

    BonnieSc replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure a year of experience at LTC looks better than a year doing nothing, so keep that in mind... of course, in my area they aren't hiring new grads for LTC either--hope it's better for you! I do...

  2. How to solve the shortage of new grad jobs?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Longtime posters here have begun commenting that there are now a lot of posts from new grads who can't find jobs--posts you never would have seen a few years ago. I know in some areas it's still very...

  3. Direct Entry Midwifery schools

    BonnieSc replied to Kerrilyst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oops, in my post above I meant to say that not everyone goes to school to become a midwife--SOME do it chiefly through apprenticeship--didn't mean to imply this is necessarily common. It seems like...

  4. Direct Entry Midwifery schools

    BonnieSc replied to Kerrilyst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you're not a doula already, I definitely recommend that as a beginning step. Elizabeth Davis in the Bay Area offers Midwifery Assistant programs that I have heard wonderful things about. I don't...

  5. Is it too late this year for a newbie?

    BonnieSc replied to rokidog's topic in Camp

    As far as prep work goes--every camp works differently, but I would say most of them don't have preseason work for the nurse, except maybe ordering supplies, things like that. If there's work to be...

  6. Questions Concerning EpiPens

    BonnieSc replied to cnolan's topic in Camp

    I would definitely talk to the doctor about it--write down your thoughts and the facts so you have it organized in your head. Is he an onsite physician or just a consultant? Our MD doesn't have much...

  7. How to solve the shortage of new grad jobs?

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    For one thing, that isn't what this thread is about. There are numerous threads about the causes of the nursing shortage if that's what you want to talk about. Also, none of us appreciate being told...

  8. licensing for different states????

    BonnieSc replied to rokidog's topic in Camp

    Yes, you will need to have a valid license for whatever state. You'll probably be able to find a camp in Florida if you aren't too specific about what you want. But you need to act now. I think the...

  9. How to solve the shortage of new grad jobs?

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the suggestion, but the VA is not hiring new grads in my area. Seriously. Neither, from what I have seen/heard/experienced, is LTC or public health or corrections. It's nice that many...

  10. Help from vets please

    BonnieSc replied to titus2mom6's topic in Camp

    It isn't too late to find a job, definitely, but I don't know about five kids... I've never heard of anyone taking that many, but that certainly doesn't mean it's not possible (after all, not many...

  11. Calling HR/NMs?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been reading over all the great advice here during my job search. One thing I read a lot is that applicants should make followup calls about their applications--that that can give you an extra...

  12. Peanut Allergy Management- Day camp

    BonnieSc replied to pugmomrn's topic in Camp

    Not really so different! Is the girl's school peanut-free, or just her classroom? That will be your best guideline. If the school is peanut-free, you may want to consider making day camp...

  13. Do camps ever hire GN's with a temp lisc in PA

    BonnieSc replied to LyndseyER's topic in Camp

    There are so many camps in Pennsylvania--I'm sure you'll be able to find a job. Many of them are wealthy camps with multiple nurses. Try Camp Blue Ridge, for one--I don't know for sure about GNs,...

  14. Is this bad?

    BonnieSc replied to rettax2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are new grad jobs easy to find in your area? If they're at all hard to find, I wouldn't recommend waiting. I was relaxed about looking for a job, and I don't want to tell you how long I've been...

  15. Salem/Eugene, Oregon

    BonnieSc replied to Lanegirl's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Anyone know if Salem Hospital takes many new graduates? The job market is saturated where I live, and I was planning to move back to Oregon in a couple of years anyway, so I'm looking at possibly...

  16. Things to Do While Job Hunting

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone have suggestions of things to do while looking for a job? Anything that will help my resume and maybe even keep some of my skills up to date would be helpful. I've taken a couple of...

  17. Things to Do While Job Hunting

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Career

    OK, I spoke with one hospital recruiter today who said to go ahead and look for a volunteer position on a unit where I'd like to work. I thought it would be weird for an RN to be getting patients...

  18. Things to Do While Job Hunting

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Career

    What kind of volunteer work? I haven't found many opportunities specifically for nursing (since I'm looking for something with job relevance), except for trips abroad; and I don't know quite how to...

  19. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    BonnieSc replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Well, the pharm class wasn't hard, if that's what you mean. It's sort of a get-what-you-put-into-it situation. For some reason I was really scared about pharmacology when I started prereqs, but...

  20. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    BonnieSc replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, get used to THAT... again it really isn't unusual in nursing schools, but it's rare to know much about your schedule until each term starts. At the orientation you'll have a chance to ask current...

  21. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    BonnieSc replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated last year. I don't have a lot to compare it to, to tell you whether I liked the BSN program (I'm sure you've noticed around here that most people don't love nursing school), but I feel...

  22. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    BonnieSc replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I went through the "regular" Sac State BSN program, but it's almost the same. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Other expenses aren't too much--books, uniforms, a few supplies at the...

  23. Camp Nurse Job

    BonnieSc replied to Belinda-wales's topic in Camp

    In order to comply with American Camp Association standards, the camp simply needs an RN to be onsite daily--no particular amount of time. Some camps have a nurse who comes for an hour or two per day...

  24. How do you feel about New Grad RNs in LTC?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I asked a similar question in the General forum, hope no one minds if I refocus for LTC nurses... I'm thinking of applying to an LTC, pretty much just because I haven't been able to find a hospital...

  25. Norcal new grad looking for peds or L&D position

    BonnieSc replied to ymm123's topic in California Nursing

    Though I honestly wish you the best, I wouldn't hold your breath. Getting ANY kind of new grad job in northern California is difficult right now, much less in those highly coveted areas. You may have...