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featherzRN... That is wonderful to be finishing so soon! Good luck on your test!!! :)

I am starting the RN-BSN program in October as well! Just waiting on financial aid to go through.

Have you looked into LTC or rehab facilities? I know there are many new grads having hard time finding jobs in hospitals. Many of my classmates found jobs in LTC and skilled nursing facilities. Some were able to get a hospital job but its like an hour away. Good luck and don't get discourage. Now and days it takes 6months or more to land a job!

Looks good but I would leave out "I feel"

I think the job market for a BSN new grad in the Cleveland area is better than new grads with an ADN. Cleveland does have several major hospitals (Cleveland Clinic, Metro Health, and University Hospital) that are always hiring new grads. Having a BSN is plus. My suggestion is to work as a nurse intern or aide while in school. Good luck to you!!!

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It depends on what they told you during the interview. I was told by one of the places I interviewed for that they will make their decision by the end of the week. Didn't hear back from them the following week so I knew I wasn't chosen. Plus I was gonna turn it down because I didn't feel comfortable as a new grad accepting a night supervisor position for a 170 bed LTC facility. Lucky I interviewed at another facility where I could definitely see myself working there forever that same week and was told it will be a couple weeks. I emailed a thank you letter stating my interest the next day and another email a week and half later checking if they made their decision and that I was still very interested. The DON replied right away that she will let me know by the end of the week. A couple days later I got the job the offer and excitedly accepted the position. So basically, if you really want the job, keep trying to contact them and let them know your interest. But if they are not responding to your emails or phone calls, would you really want to work there anyway?

I am willing to look at your résumé. Just send me a PM and I will reply with my email address.

Did you already accept the offer? I would call and explain that you are not able to accept the offer at this time in your life because you have decided to not relocate. I know it is hard for new grads to get offers now and days but if relocating is holding you back from accepting this job offer then what else can you do but wait for another one closer to you. Good luck!

Yay Congrats Tiff! I'm glad it all worked out for you... More money and close to home! Wish the grads here in Ohio got offers that quick from hospitals. Most grads have to wait weeks to months after an interview to get an offer.

I agree that resume and cover letters are essentials for getting job interviews. My classmate was wondering why she wasn't getting any calls for interviews and had me look at her resume and cover letter. I fixed it up for her and within a week she started getting interviews left and right. I would be more than happy to help you with yours.

ADN nurse here in Ohio. Graduated in May and took my NCLEX July 9th, license number posted on BON July 12th and that's when I applied to everywhere within a 50 mile radius. 2 interviews at 2 different LTC facilities and 1 phone interview with a major hospital 3 weeks later. Exactly 2 weeks after my interview at one of the LTC facilities I fell in love with, offered me a part time position which I gladly accepted because I love geriatrics. At first I wanted full time but since it is 8 hr shifts 2:30pm-11:00pm and having 3 kids, I realized I would never see my children. Working part time will also allow me to focus on getting my BSN. I guess everything happens for a reason! Do not get discourage if you are not getting job offers. The perfect job will come along soon enough!

These are really good advice. I am a new RN grad with no experience except school. I just accepted a job offer for a part time position at a LTC facility 2:30pm-11:00pm. I will be responsible for 30 residents and 3 STNAs... There are no charge nurses, the RNs are response for their own unit. I think once we get our routine going, everything will be fine. Just remember to ask for help if needed and never take short cuts during med pass!

My interview was only 10 mins too. The only questions asked were tell me about yourself and what would be your ideal work schedule. The rest of the time the DON just talked about the position and the facility and new changes. I was told that they are interviewing more people and have to figure out what shifts need covered and it would be in a couple weeks before I hear something. Exactly 2 weeks after my interview(this morning) I got the job offer for the ideal shift I mentioned. Although it is just a part time position, I will take anything because geriatrics is my passion and I can see myself working at that particular facility. Anyway, you should follow up by sending a thank you letter and check in with the nurse manager after a week. Good luck! Hope you get an offer!!!

I actually googled cover letters and found some examples. I even went to the library and checked out some books on how to write killer cover letters. The 1st paragraph is to let the reader know why you are writing them. Example... I am writing in response to the job posting for the RN position posted on monster.com. I am a new grad from XYZ college and recently obtained my license... Blah blah. 2nd paragraph is to sell yourself. What do you have to offer. Why you think they should hire you. 3rd paragraph is your closing... Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at 123-456-7890. Hope that helps.

I live in Akron and graduated in May with my ADN, most of my classmates received our license last month. The hospitals in the Akron/Canton is hard to get into because most require you to have a BSN. Some of my classmates are getting jobs in Cleveland since they want to work in hospital. Others are finding jobs in LTC, SNF, and LTAC facilities. I believe it depends on what area you want to work. But most likely, if you are looking for a hospital setting with an ADN, your chances of getting hired in the Akron area is very slim since there are so many BSN and ADN programs in the area pushing out new grads each semester.

I graduated in May and pass my NCLEX exactly one month ago. I started applying the day my license was posted on the BON using the resume I worked on while in school. A few of my classmates already received job offers from the same hospital I've applied to. I was starting to get discouraged. Last week, I reworked my resume and composed a cover letter template to include when applying for jobs. Since then, I've had 2 interviews (both with a LTC facility) and just today I received an email for a phone interview with the hospital a few of my classmates already got jobs with. So I would fix up your resume to make it stand out from others. And I really think a good cover letter will help as well. Good luck!

I have a scheduled phone interview for a major hospital Monday that I need to prepare myself for because I'm sure they will ask those exact questions. I agree that those type of questions should be asked for experience nurses because I'm a new grad myself and I wouldn't even know how to answer them. I would probably tell them the truth that I have never had any conflicts and if I did, this is what I would do... or I will always go beyond my call of duty for a patient because that is why I became a nurse. I like the simple questions like "tell me about yourself" or "what are you greatest strength/weakness" or even the question like "why should we hire you"... but I really get nervous so I am going to type up all my answers to prepare myself. Hopefully I don't get too nervous and hang up the phone when they ask me a question I didn't prepare for.

Well I paid for my quick results last night because my friends told me it would be a huge weight off my shoulders for the weekend, instead of waiting for it to post on the state board of nursing website. I paid and it said I passed! woo hoo! I was pretty sure I failed when I left and I did the PVT, but still thought it had to be a mistake. I heard great reviews about NCLEX Made Incredibly Easy book. It helped many test takers relax while reviewing the material because of the humor written throughout. I wish I had bought that book for review but I had already purchased numerous NCLEX review books (Saunders, Lippincott, HESI, Davies Success...the list goes on) Again... GOOD LUCK!! :)

I agree! I think many people over study and then get anxiety while taking the NCLEX. I took it on tue this week and it shut off at 96 for me. I was freaking out because I wasn't 100% sure of any of those questions. I had to guess on all of them! I thought I was fully prepared by doing 200 questions a day for a week before the big day. There is nothing to really prepare for these type of questions. The correct interventions we learned in nursing school weren't in any of the options. So my suggestion is to keep it simple. Do not over think the questions. Look for the wrong answers instead of the correct one and do process of elimination leaving the one that seems most correct because the options we thought we learned are not available. Good luck and I hope you pass your 2nd time around!!!

The enrollment counselor I spoke with says you take a min of 12 CU's of the bachelor coursework and a min of 8 CU's of the graduate coursework each term. So yes, you do not need a BSN first with WGU.

Well on WGU's website there's 2 RN-MSN program. Leadership/Management option and Education option. It says the programs are for Registered nurses (RNs) who possess an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing.

I'm not sure of any schools in Philadelphia I could recommend because I'm in Ohio. However, I worked as a customer service rep for almost 10 years before I went to school for nursing. My kids were 11, 7, and 3 at the time I started all my pre-reqs and non-nursing courses. I went part-time for 2 years. By the time I started the nursing program, my youngest started kindergarten. Worked out perfect for me because all the kids were in school when I was in school and doing clinicals. I did have a lot of help from my in-laws. Now I'm finished with school, waiting to take my NCLEX and hopefully get a job within the next couple months, the kids will start school again and my oldest will be 16 (old enough to drive and babysit). I do plan on going back for my BSN and possibly MSN but all that can be done online. I believe that you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it and if you want it badly! Do you have someone to watch your child when you are in class because some classes are available online but the core nursing classes with clinicals will be on campus and at the clinical sites?