FLNurseGuy

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1. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

   FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida Nursing

   Just an update on my quest to land a job in Jacksonville, FL. I was never able to get an interview after months and months and months of applying. I did what someone else suggested and found a rural...

2. Nursing school accreditation...

   FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Okay, I graduated in 2012 with an Associate degree in nursing. Passed NCLEX few months later in 2012 and have been job hunting with no luck ever since. Like many others I've not even had an...

3. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

   FLNurseGuy replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   The hospitals are the big dogs. Right now and in this economy the big dogs can have their way. The really big hospitals that buy out other area hospitals to include them in their own system can for...

4. Do any hospitals in Jacksonville not require weekend shifts for BSN's

   FLNurseGuy replied to Jaxnurse29's topic in Florida Nursing

   I'd be glad to work your weekends.....I'll work any hours, any shift, any days or schedule. : ) I'm in Jacksonville as well. Have you already landed a position? I'm still trying to find my first...

5. What is a new graduate nurse supposed to do if there aren't any jobs available?

   FLNurseGuy replied to skyheaven477's topic in Nursing Career

   Same boat here. (Seems more like a huge ship). I have applied to somewhere between 300 and 500 positions. Not even an interview yet. Very depressing. Nursing shortage my foot! The free clinics...

6. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Oh no, I left my favorite scissors and pen in

7. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Should we use the stairs or the

8. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   FLNurseGuy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Constipated my

9. Losing Hope.

   FLNurseGuy replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   To AFwife727, I am in the exact same boat as you. Graduated in 2012, licensed October, 2012. I haven't even gotten an interview yet! You are not alone. If you still haven't gotten a job by the...

10. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the response jromero5. I'm in Jacksonville but I am looking further out as well. I like reading responses similar to yours. I'm definitely not giving up either. Inspires

11. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks CP2013! Thankfully I graduated from a fully accredited college that is well thought of. My background is squeaky clean and so is my license. I am physically fit and can do anything physically...

12. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have been searching the outlying county and community hospitals and clinics and have been applying in GA, FL, AL, and SC.... Does anyone know if an RN can apply for a CNA position and work as a...

13. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Graduated in 2012 with an Associate Nursing degree from a well respected, accredited community college. Already had a bachelor's degree from state university in another field prior to going to...

14. New ASN grad jobs??

    FLNurseGuy posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am about to pull out what's left of my hair. I graduated in 2012 with an associate degree in nursing and have applied and filled out online applications to hospitals, nursing homes, home health,...