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  1. My job hunt experience so far...

    kimmy20 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As of today I have counted that I applied to 83 job positions since mid January. I applied to 23 different hospitals/facilities to any unit available and hiring so I wasn't picky at all. I got...

  2. What to Expect from a Peer Interview?

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

    I was actually wondering about the whole pony tail look as well. For my interview I wore a pony tail because I tend to play with my hair if I get nervous and I didn't want to subconsciously do that...

  3. Ok I give up

    kimmy20 replied to live2nursebetter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel like I'm in the same position. I had my license since November. I lost count of how many postings I have applied but I did get two interviews but haven't heard back. I got a couple of...

  4. Is the first applicant to interview a disadvantage?

    kimmy20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently had my first interview as a new grad for a great residency position. I was nervous but I felt pretty confident with my answers then I noticed things during my interview that made me feel...

  5. Thank You email VS. personal hand written

    kimmy20 replied to krazykat48's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I decided to do a hand-written note and personally delivered it (I live really close to the hospital I interviewed at). I also feel that emails sometimes get lost on top of all the other hundreds of...

  6. Is the first applicant to interview a disadvantage?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Makes me feel a little better...and yeah I'm pretty sure I was reading too much into it as others have told me. I just can't help it! I looked it up on...

  7. What do you do to stay sane? :?

    kimmy20 replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    It's perfectly normal to feel like that! I started nursing school thinking it would be manageable but I found myself struggling hard! I was stressing out like crazy and feeling like a complete idiot....

  8. IL License Number posted on IDFPR?

    kimmy20 replied to ILRN2015's topic in General Nursing

    No actually. They wouldn't tell me anything. While I was waiting the first four weeks I called probably once a week to get a update on the process but they would tell me I had to wait 4 weeks. When 4...

  9. IL License Number posted on IDFPR?

    kimmy20 replied to ILRN2015's topic in General Nursing

    I really think it's random. I know a lot of classmates who had their license number on the IDFPR website in 2 weeks after sending in their license application. I was not so lucky...took them about 2...

  10. Can you use an instructor as a professional reference?

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

    Thanks for the good advice! I already contacted them to ask if it's alright to list them as a reference :) Two of my references are from previous jobs so even though it may not be nursing related they...

  11. Can you use an instructor as a professional reference?

    kimmy20 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As the title said, Can we use our nursing instructors as a professional reference? Technically they are academic references but I feel like they are still our supervisors when we have clinical. I'm...

  12. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been applying for jobs in my city for about two months and I finally got a response from HR at a local hospital and she said she sent my application to a NICU floor. She basically told me that...

  13. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks LadyFree28! Hopefully I will get an

  14. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the advice everyone! So far I still haven't heard anything but I did have one of my applications change to "Under Consideration" do you guys know what that means? like is that a sign...

  15. HELP! Failed NCLEX IL..

    kimmy20 replied to pags145's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi and sorry to hear that. I also didn't pass on my first try but passed on my second attempt so there is definitely a chance that you can also. What materials/resources did you use to study for your...

  16. Taking NCLEX, when is license posted online (IL)?

    kimmy20 replied to almaguerrn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not sure which area in IL you're from but in Chicago I would not buy quick results because you get your results from continental testing site in the mail in 2 days after you take your exam. If you...

  17. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your response makes a lot of sense and thanks for the insight. This has been the most helpful one. It has put some my anxieties to ease. The hospital I applied to is one of the largest and best one in...

  18. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I definitely cannot relocate atm. I just moved back to my hometown because my financial situation is tight. Student loan payments are approaching soon,

  19. 75 questions

    kimmy20 replied to NickiLynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's true what they say about SATA and how the amount doesn't determine whether you're passing or failing. I had a friend that had 75 questions and half were SATA and he failed. I had 265 questions...

  20. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your response! It does make me feel better. Hopefully I will hear back from them soon. Why does the hiring process take so long? I assume they want to fill the position quick....

  21. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why would she say not to make your presence known? I was thinking maybe too many people do that so it just got a bit overwhelming for them or

  22. Northwestern Memorial Hospital Jobs

    kimmy20 replied to lo_an92's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think it depends on the position of that person you know. My friend new a unit director at one hospital so of course she got the job immediately. Another one of my peers has a family friend at...

  23. Has anyone driven to the IDPFR in Springfield?

    kimmy20 replied to Holdsteady11's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I completely understand and know that frustrating feeling you have with IDFPR. I passed the NCLEX in November and haven't heard from them for a month and two weeks only to tell my they don't have my...

  24. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah honestly I just want a chance to

  25. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    kimmy20 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the response and advice. I have been applying everywhere and even in positions I don't exact see myself in. I was actually a tech on two different floors while I was in nursing school. I...