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  1. asking where else you are interviewing

    All of the interviews are for ER RN positions. All in a 50 mile radius all have spoken to me at length on the phone and ask me to come I. For a walk they, then ask where else I have applied. And have...
  2. Frustrated :(

    you need to FIND something that sets you apart from the rest! Something you have done, somewhere down the line, makes you a stronger candidate. If you take the attitude that you are no better than...
  3. why do nurses hate medics?

    working as a medic, I had very few bad experiences with the nurses. However, when I applied to a MSN program, I was told by the dean that interviewed me that there would be professors that that would...
  4. I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

    I worked as a paramedic ft while taking an accelerated bridge MSN program (had a bs in sociology from 20 years ago). I carried my books/notes with me everywhere I went. It was hard, but knowing that...
  5. level 1 trauma or satellite ED

    I have interviews scheduled with a level 1 trauma center (RN ll) as well as 4 of their satellite hospitals (RN) in the ED. Trauma has been my dream job for years. I have been a paramedic for 20+...
  6. Places to work

    do a google/indeed search of nursing positions in an area that you are willing to go to. Dont bother looking at major cities. I got interviews from all the satellite hospitals just outside the city...
  7. Frustrated :(

    I agree that you need to look outside of the city if you dont feel like relocating. If you are open to relocating then look at smaller hopsitals in more urban or rural
  8. RN salaries in North Carolina?

    As a relocating new grad (20+ years as a medic and graduated in Aug with MSN) I am getting many interview requests at the outlying hospitals as opposed to the larger hospitals. All of the outlying...
  9. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center New Grad program

    I have been a paramedic for 20+ years, graduated in August with MSN. Applied to Cape fear and was told they only hire new grads into the residency program and to apply to that. However Friday I got...
  10. Am I just being impatient?

    work on both your resume and cover letter to reflect the job changes. Stating that family comes first may not be the best way to word this. Employers want to know that you are not job hopping and...
  11. ER walkthru/job shadow

    I have been a paramedic for 20+ years. Graduated a few monhs ago with a MSN. Ideally I would like to work in the ER/trauma. This week I have gotten several calls for interviews and have a ER walk...
  12. ER walkthru/job shadow

    Emergency dept
  13. resume critique

    thank you for the help several calls this week for
  14. resume critique

    now that I've got the cover letter straight, how about the resume? My Name, R.N., MSN, EMT-P...
  15. What Websites Are You Guys Using?

    I have gone to each hosp website career page within a 50 mile radius. I am ideally looking for an ER position. Indeed.com seems to list the most RN jobs in this area
  16. phone interview - tips?

    Phone interview went well. Invited me for tour of ER and shadowing. Then got another call for an interview at another
  17. I have a phone interview Monday for an ER job. I have been a paramedic for 20+ years and graduated in August with a MSN. I am relocating to another state for a career change. I have 2 other in...
  18. I am applying for jobs in NC All of the hospitals I have applied to state that you must have or be enrolled into a BSN program within a year of
  19. Frustrated

    what part of NC are you
  20. "Actively Considered"

    most of the hospitals have a faq page as far as application status goes. I have gotten phone calls from my apps that have said
  21. Prerequisite-Only programs?

    search for bridge programs (tho I dont know of any in NC). I went to a school that is you had a BS in anything you could go and get either you BSN or an accelerated
  22. Moving & applying for jobs online

    I am 45 and relocating to another state to start second career as RN. One thing to keep in mind when filling out online apps is to use a local address. I too am anxious about the
  23. employee referral vs job board

    does it seem to make a difference if you are referred by an existing employee to a position vs seeing it listed on the job board? The apps ask for the person that referred
  24. I have been a paramedic for 20+ years. Graduated with a MSN in Aug. I have an interview next week for critical care transport RN position. The other apps I have in are with the ED. What does...
  25. resume critique

    Paramedic ACLS, CPR, BTLS and PALS certified and instructor; proficient at IV therapy including external jugular access; epic surgical cricoids; chest decompression; child birth; portable vents; self...