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  1. Is this nurse recruiter nuts or am I?

    pknurse replied to littlehoneybee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not accusing you of lying, but there is definitely something missing from your

  2. 20, male, I could use some advice.

    pknurse replied to Zgb9793's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is my story as well: No experience. Built good relationships. Worked hard. And this is anecdotal, but I think that having no experience gave me the best of both worlds: I wasn't marred by the...

  3. B.S. in Biology Grad gone RN ...

    pknurse replied to Jeana18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oddly enough - my BS in Biology is from UCI!

  4. New Grad / Difficult time

    pknurse replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    Eh, kind-of true. There is a nursing shortage, but it's a shortage for experienced nurses. Training a new graduate is not the same as orientating a new nurse. Training a new graduate costs serious...

  5. B.S. in Biology Grad gone RN ...

    pknurse replied to Jeana18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in the same boat as you. I got a BS in biology then I went for ADN at a private school that also had a "step" program for BSN (you finish up your ADN and work while getting your BSN). The cost...

  6. New Grad / Difficult time

    pknurse replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    I mean, research the job market. It's been pretty bad for a while, and many already foresaw a lack of positions for new graduates as far back as 2007. At the very least, it may open a prospect, so...

  7. New Graduate Residency versus a regular Full time RN position

    pknurse replied to LOVE40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It really depends on the residency program as no two are alike. Hell, no two Versant (brand) programs are alike. Even hospitals within the same system differ: there is a university hospital in my...

  8. New Grad / Difficult time

    pknurse replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried networking, e.g. going to job fairs, etc.? My classmate got hired via a job fair. Calling up old classmates to see if they can get you an interview? Another classmate was calling us to...

  9. Should I Go to Med School?

    pknurse replied to contentment's topic in Nursing Career

    Cousin went to med school; she applied during her final year of nursing school. Anything is possible, and honestly, seeking advice from this website (allnurses) about this subject is going to render...

  10. SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

    pknurse replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Four women who are in my new graduate program have two years of experience in a skilled nursing facility: Two are on med/surg, two are on telemetry. A SNF job is not a barrier at all. My preceptor...

  11. BSN vs Masters?

    pknurse replied to RN&mom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can tell you the main thing wrong with what you posted is that you are basing your future on someone's anecdote. Call HR at a hospital and ask. Go up to a nurse manager and ask. I agree -...

  12. Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital

    pknurse replied to svansandt's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you call HR and

  13. Being a professional with tattoos?

    pknurse replied to mandaay0313's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on the hospital. Mine is super strict about visible tattoos. If you cover it up, they have no problem at all. Simple as

  14. Will I be Stuck in LTC???

    pknurse replied to GoMariners's topic in Nursing Career

    My hospital hired 22 new graduates. Of those 22, three came from LTCs and graduated almost three years ago. One works Tele; the other is Med Surg. It's not impossible at all to

  15. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    pknurse replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Many of the nurses in my family went on to take up jobs other than nursing. It doesn't take "12-14 years" to become a doctor as you guys are saying. In addition, I had a cousin who just became a...

  16. It must be the resume

    pknurse replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The hiring process is different at each institution. Some places actually go based on a merit-system which uses points to determine an employee's compatibility and eligibility. For my new grad...

  17. ADN vs BSN job hunting

    pknurse replied to Mmonis's topic in Nursing Career

    The hospital I got hired at actually took on more ADNs (me) than BSNs, only because the ADNs were actually internals (previous employees). Plus, getting into a RN-BSN program is pretty...

  18. how long is too long?

    pknurse replied to IrishTraveler's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my new grad program, there is a guy who was unemployed for over two

  19. RT to RN Programs

    pknurse replied to msr91331's topic in School, College Programs

    Are you sure your friend is being...truthful? Ask your friend, "Okay, what hospitals don't 'allow' RT-to-RN students?" And then call the hospital's HR department and ask. Do you want to throw away...

  20. How do people fail the NCLEX ?

    pknurse replied to mhy12784's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also suggested the original poster look up other articles which don't mention "test anxiety." Also, I would like to see the research that your school

  21. How do people fail the NCLEX ?

    pknurse replied to mhy12784's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is actually extensive researcher into the topic especially as to what schools should do if a student fails found here:...

  22. most of my nursing class failed NCLEX

    pknurse replied to exhaustedstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you look at the CA BRN NCLEX passing rates, CSUF has a 100% passing rate because only one person took the NCLEX that year, haha. I always tell people - when you look at the passing rates, be sure...

  23. Failed NCLEX 1st attempt in 75 questions

    pknurse replied to lash84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Common misconception is that SATA means you are passing, or getting "above passing level" questions. Truth is that SATAs can be the format for below and above passing level

  24. How to politely decline interview invite?

    pknurse replied to blueorchid981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank them for the opportunity ("Thank you very much for the opportunity," etc.), be honest about your situation, and be sure to end the conversation on a good note. The key is not to burn bridges or...

  25. Preparing for NCLEX as a NEW nursing student

    pknurse replied to danik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I totally agree about Saunders: It broke down many things into a simple format. I'd also plus-one Medical-Surgical Success. I really dug the questions in that