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  1. First name on my DL doesn't match the name on my ATT

    whatsmyusername_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone on Allnurses, I'm a little worried about this issue and hope someone on AN can help me. My first name has a hyphen between the letters but on my driver's license, it is written as one...

  2. New grad at St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND

    whatsmyusername_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is rare for me to have many days off in a row so I thought I would follow my friend DatMurse's footstep and write a little bit about my experience as a new grad at St. Alexius and my new life in...

  3. Unable to find nursing position 4yrs post graduation

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to MaryAnnePaynter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look outside of hospital nursing and into LTC, rehab, or clinic, per diem work, etc. Or maybe consider moving to a different state? You can try your luck at my hospital, St. Alexius, in ND which is...

  4. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. ND 2. 22.79 3. Started out as a new grad 4.

  5. Absolutely incompetent...not so sure "it gets better".

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to opossum's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope it will get better...because I'm feeling pretty incompetent

  6. Making mistakes lowers my confidence at job-New Grad RN

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to newsupernurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel pretty ***** when I make mistakes, so it's good to know that even the more experienced nurses also make

  7. Nurse retention

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    Better pay and adequate staffing are two major factors in nurse retention,

  8. Want advice from experienced oncology RNs

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to julgard's topic in Oncology

    Like a lot of posters have said, you may benefit from working on a med/surg floor first before going into oncology, as you'll learn to manage time efficiently and hone on your critical thinking...

  9. New grad at St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND

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

    I'm feeling pretty comfortable with working a lot of hours now. In fact, I'm working 56 hours this and next week. Yes, 2200 is my take home pay (after taxes) if I pick up 1 shift per

  10. New grad at St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND

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

    Congrats on your job offer! Which unit will you be working on? Med/onc I hope lol I picked up right after I got off of orientation. In retrospect, I should have waited at least a month or so before...

  11. Where are new grads getting hired?

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not really. My hospital in Bismarck, ND is still hiring and it does hire

  12. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go for it DatMurse! Pursue what you want to do and live in a city that you like. I'll come visit you

  13. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are there anyone moving to Bismarck to work at St. Alexius that need a one bedroom apartment? I have to move out of my apartment by the end of this month for some personal reasons and need someone to...

  14. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I doubt you have to wait long for them to contact you. Our unit is in need of nurses. The good thing about our unit is that we have a lot of new grads, including myself, so you won't be

  15. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is the standard post St. Alexius kept on their employment website; it was the one that I applied to. I was later interviewed for the medical/oncology unit. Which unit you are interviewed for...

  16. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You could have come too DatMurse. It would have been more fun with you there. Then we would have a Texan in the mix

  17. Struggling New Graduate 😥

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to Jasmine2691's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, you are definitely not the only feeling that way. I'm a new grad too and definitely have few moments where I feel inadequate and downright stupid. I'm still in my orientation so I'm trying to cut...

  18. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    no kidding? I can't wait to get off orientation so that I could pick up extra

  19. St. Alexius Bismarck ND

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to honey pi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats to your offer at st. A. Are you on medical/oncology? I don't think they have a med surg department, which is why I'm asking. They have a separate surgical unit. Regardless, congrats. In my...

  20. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a brand new nurse, haven't started working on the unit yet. This Friday night will be my first night working. But I could tell you my experience at the hospital has been a positive one. St....

  21. Job friendly states

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to nur18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    North Dakota is a pretty new grad-friendly place. I got hired at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck recently through their graduate nurse program, which I believe is all year long. The pay isn't...

  22. Where should a new grad BSN move?

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi OP, Are you willing to travel? How about to ND? St. Alexius has a graduate nurse program all year long. I've been hired there recently and had a good experience with them. I'm from CT and had to...

  23. Cant get a job almost 1 year later

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to arose26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi OP, Are you willing to travel? If you are, how about hospitals in ND? I got offers from two hospitals there, St. Alexius and Sanford, both in Bismarck. Job market is booming there. I think you'll...

  24. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're a dedicated nurse, DatMurse. I've been here a week and am regretting many things (not about taking the job at st. A though; they're mostly personal things). I think you made the right choice...

  25. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    whatsmyusername_RN replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats tenjuna, did you decide on St. A? If so, what unit will you be