WesternRN

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1. New Grad opportunities

   WesternRN replied to manatee17's topic in Colorado

   As an HR rep told me, "it is brutally competitive here for new grads." It was hard to even get a CNA job!

2. Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

   WesternRN replied to runnerdoug87's topic in LPN/LVN

   I always arrive early for an interview and would advise other people to do the same! It gives me a chance to relax and review what I want to say. I wouldn't consider that super early either. I think employers appreciate someone arriving a little earl...

3. Moms pursuing Nursing

   WesternRN replied to OnlyDreaming's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have a preschooler. It will be challenging working 36 hours a week with 6 children. That said if you have the support, then go for it. I am glad I made the decision to do it.

4. first nursing job offer but no benefits?

   WesternRN replied to loveteenamarie's topic in New Nurse

   If for some reason you get another job offer for a great job, then you can call off sick. A bird in the hand, right??

5. Schools that accept low undergrad gpa???

   WesternRN replied to HoopNurseMomo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There's nothing wrong with the OP throwing out a question on these boards. Clearly that is part of her "research." There was NO indication that the OP came here asking other people to do her "work" for her. Your responses are rude.

6. Nurses, do you exercise?

   WesternRN replied to nurseling's topic in Stress 101

   Yes, I lift 3-6 days a week, even after a 12 hr shift and get cardio here and there. What I really need to do is incorporate yoga once a week.

7. Frustrated...student nurse can't find pct job in MD

   WesternRN replied to runner502's topic in Technicians

   Were you ever able to get a job? It took me months and months. I have worked really hard to develop great credentials and I just couldn't understand what was wrong. I didn't have previous CNA experience but I worked in research and had plenty of clin...

8. Not sure what temp job to take before nursing school

   WesternRN replied to mengwu3's topic in Technicians

   As a nursing student who works in both research and as a PCT, I can tell you that most hospitals could not care less if you have research experience. If I could do things over I would have tried to work as a CNA much earlier! I work in research becau...

9. How much do you make as a tech?

   WesternRN replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

   Denver, CO - $11.75 base pay with no experience. $4.50 extra for nights, $2.50 extra for weekends.