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  1. It's official orientation starting April 6th

    nursewr posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a new grad that landed a position in OB so excited, as it's my first love. I will be doing postpartum/nursery. Any advice from some seasoned nurses for a

  2. first RN paycheck?

    nursewr replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    Well I got my first paycheck yesterday.... It was a really good one!! I deposited in my bank (because direct deposit wasn't activated yet as new employee)... I was toooooo tired to spend any!!! 12...

  3. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't believe it. What a blessing, got my dream job as a new grad in a hospital, as an OB Nurse, less than a month after taking my boards... Can't wait to start my new journey! Good luck to all you...

  4. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    But GPA upon graduating was a B

  5. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why are you worried? Employers don't care about your grades... At least not hospitals! They want you to pass

  6. What make-or-break things get you hired

    nursewr replied to Miewn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know why you were advised that community college would be an easier way to go ... Community colleges in NY are just as competitive because of the price. And they are good programs. But it is...

  7. first RN paycheck?

    nursewr replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    Cute topic... I will be getting my first paycheck in April...I'm looking forward to spending some money on myself and treating my husband to something special, as he sacrificed greatly for me on my...

  8. Montefiore- Interview Process

    nursewr replied to nursern12's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats. And there is def union law that they must post position internally for a period of time... Monte is NYSNA (union).. (And

  9. question about post op mastectomy

    nursewr replied to rosy3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2.. Because that's immediate post OP... Teaching patient this exercises is not

  10. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    nursewr replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    NY (westchester county) $36/hr

  11. How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

    nursewr replied to celtickimba's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One application, one interview got

  12. My job hunt experience so far...

    nursewr replied to kimmy20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I happened to luck up.. One interview, one month after nclex, got offer 2 days after interview, in my dream job nursery/postpartum and got the job ! Keep trying you'll get it

  13. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For me I didn't keep in contact with unit managers etc. I just developed good relationships with my clinical instructors and they spoke to people on my behalf. That's what worked immediately for me....

  14. Accepted students NYC schools,advice please!!

    nursewr replied to Squidelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Negatron.. Very true about repeating courses. Quite a few schools I know only take one science repeat out if all sciences. (For grade

  15. Open Houses 2014

    nursewr replied to Maacanto's topic in New York Nursing

    OP did you ever find a job, curious. I graduated from same school as you in

  16. Accepted students NYC schools,advice please!!

    nursewr replied to Squidelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your micro grade is low, most schools want C+ or higher, at the lowest a C, even associates programs. I graduated from associate program and my program u need C+ or higher, but people getting accepted...

  17. Ugh. Rejected from dream job

    nursewr replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad, was hoping to just get anything! My dream was OB, but wanted to get my foot in the door. Sometimes you never know, I was rejected for a med surg position but landed an OB position, go...

  18. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you... I read so many posts on how it's nearly impossible to land a job as a new grad, and forget about having an ASN... Oh and I live in New York also! And not

  19. Thank You email VS. personal hand written

    nursewr replied to krazykat48's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends on the situation.. I just had an interview and the decision was going to be made fairly quickly, so I sent a personalized email thank you to both the recruiter and nurse manger that...

  20. Prescreening Test

    nursewr replied to elsj's topic in General Nursing

    Same here I'm wondering what it's like as

  21. Black and Job Hunting

    nursewr replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting post! Well my name is straight from Africa! I'm a new grad looking for jobs now. I love in the north east.. So we will see who gets hired first.. My classmates. All with no experience,...

  22. why do nursing???

    nursewr replied to elgpak's topic in General Students

    Would you like a sub par nurse? Besides a smart nurse saves your life by correcting a not so smart doctor ! And furthermore...teas scores and gpa's prior to nursing school mean nothing in regards to...

  23. Failed NCLEX Twice :(

    nursewr replied to BCooper77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats ü!!!! Please share what you figured out you were doing wrong. I would like to pass the info

  24. Failed NCLEX Twice :(

    nursewr replied to BCooper77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please share what you were doing wrong. I would like to help a friend out that has

  25. Is it ever too early for NCLEX prep

    nursewr replied to NYtrauma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I say no... What's the point of an nclex review class if you havent finished school yet... You'll have a semester left.. Just be patient and do things in order. You will make time when u need to come...