xSoCaLRNx

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1. Brian Short News

   xSoCaLRNx replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I am deeply saddened by this devastating tragedy. My condolences to all those involved. Please continue with the maintenance of this website...I have found a lot of support on here throughout my nursing career...

2. 2 Different Specialties

   xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

   OK, so I spoke with the HR person on Friday and she will call me back this week with an offer. What happened was that I interviewed for a Med-Oncology position and instead was told that the manager wants to hire me for an Ortho position. I dont kn...

3. Applying to everything

   xSoCaLRNx replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Hunt

   I know how crazy the job market is here. Unfortunately, I think you have a better chance applying for the field you have experience in. I'm pretty sure most hospitals require you to have at least 1-2 yrs experience since you are interested in speci...

4. 2 Different Specialties

   xSoCaLRNx posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I was wondering if there are nurses out there who work at two different facilities & work two different specialties at the same time. My current job I work on a Med-Surg/Oncology unit. I have an offer for a part-time position in another facilit...

5. Experiences w/Recruiters (Hospital)

   xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

   i know right? in this day & age of emails..how hard is it to send an automated email. i can understand not so much for those who didn't get to the interview stage, but I at least had an interview-and I waited for a month before i left 2 message...

6. What Kind of Experiences before ER

   xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Emergency

   @Lev

7. Med-Surg to ER

   xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Emergency

   @Lev

8. What Kind of Experiences before ER

   xSoCaLRNx posted a topic in Emergency

   I was just wondering what kind of experiences and for how long before you went to the ER. Also, what made you transition to ER nursing. Thank You!

9. Experiences w/Recruiters (Hospital)

   xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

   @BeachyRN2Be This hospital is 140-bed hospital that is barely a year old. It is owned by a for-profit company that has 2 other nearby hospitals in the area. I understand that there are a lot of applicants, but all I ask is even a measly automated-g...

10. Med-Surg to ER

    xSoCaLRNx posted a topic in Emergency

    hello, i have an opportunity for an RN position in the ER in one of our hospital's other facility. i been in med-surg for more than 10 yrs...and i'm ready to move on. i know...its been a looong time. I've been soul searching for the past 2 yrs, an...

11. Experiences w/Recruiters (Hospital)

    xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

    i would've been fine with an automated email that says something like "the position you have applied for has already been filled, thank you for interest...." etc...

12. Any advice for this Stagnant RN..

    xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

    hmmmmm....we do have similarities im looking into transferring into another position that i jus applied for...butwe'll have to see how it turns out.. im hoping to hear something by next week. i jus dont wanna jinx myself jus yet so i wont say anyt...

13. Any advice for this Stagnant RN..

    xSoCaLRNx replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Hunt

    ur right! there is always room for growth :) thanx for ur input..i might look into joining some committee or something..make myself useful for the time-being until i know what my next step will be..

14. Question for interviewers

    xSoCaLRNx replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Hunt

    @RunBabyRunRN I'm not sure if you wrote it somewhere...but what is your nursing experience? In my facility, if you don't have experience in the specialized areas like ICU or ED..you need to apply through a New Specialty Program. It is for experien...

15. Question for interviewers

    xSoCaLRNx replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Hunt

    if you don't mind me asking...what kind of position and unit are you applying for? depending on the facility & position...some places/people just operate differently, IMO.