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  1. Trying to figure out which one is good? -great history, won't be bankrupt in 50 or so yrs -will provide help for events that occurred while under coverage -can allow own selection of lawyers what else makes a good insurance? Thanks in advance
  2. Hello AN folks, I am a new nurse having a hard time getting that first job. So I am trying a different way to apply for jobs. Kinda tired of going through the computer system so I figure I will send my resume and stuff directly to a human person incr...
  3. How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

    Sorry for late update. I had only 3 interviews. One on the spot, 1 by recorded webcam, and 1 live for open house. 2 of them was due to connections i believed, it helped put me in front of an audience. Yes, I received an offer and I took it. I didn't ...
  4. So I am curious because I can't find anything on google. Sometimes on application, they will asked what amount in term of compensation one is looking for. I just want to know what number so I can stay competitive and not be discarded for being expen...
  5. Thanks for all the input guys.
  6. How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

    Thank you for the warning. I rather play it safe than to attempt a bump. I do not want to be black listed since I do live in a big city. Thinking back on clinicals, there were plenty of security checks so you will be right about me not getting anywhe...
  7. How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

    My nursing resource advisor shared the contacts with me. I can give the bump into hiring manager a try. What do you suggest I should say to start a conversation and when to hand over my resume. Thank you for sharing tip
  8. Thank you for sharing. What if one can't put "negotiable" in the application...like the system won't accept it, what should you recommend I put down? Average of the range you provided?
  9. How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

    Thank you so much @JustBeachyNurse. That will be a good start for me.
  10. How to Email A Nursing Recruiter via Cold Approach

    WOW. sounds super serious. Let me give me details so maybe ppl can tell me if I am dealing with actual nursing recruiters. I do not want to ruin my chances before I even apply online to those hospitals. I have a list of contacts from my Nursing Stud...
  11. Having no car for nursing school?

    Totally understand. I was like that in school. Nursing isn't cheap...surprisingly, noone informs you of hidden fees like that while as a nursing student. This is what I did: I became an Resident Assistant for my college. My services to the school gav...
  12. I got a job!!!

    Congratulations. you deserved it! You worked super hard and prepared so well. Thank you for the tips. I am looking forward to trying out your methods. So you did research and memorized it for each Hospital table you visit? or is it just one specific...
  13. Bad Interview....I got the job!!! WHAT??

    Amazing. Things like miracles do exist in my opinion. I had something similar like your situation that happened to me and it worked out fine in the end too. Congrats!
  14. Required ACLS***

    Hello fellow Nurses, So I just recently started my nursing job hunt....been coming across a lot of job that says "required ACLS." I do not have that certification...if I apply to job posting that requires it, would the hiring team even give my applic...
  15. Required ACLS***

    Thank you everyone for their input. I definitely appreciate the guidance. From the info obtained, I will wait to get my ACLS since it doesnt really increase my likelihood of employment and I do not have the money or patience now to do it. Just have t...
  16. Consider This Before Paying For KAPLAN Or Any NCLEX Preparation "Course"

    I totally agree with the OP here. Personally I took Kaplan Review...throughout all those sessions I felt like I can do this on my own. They aren't really teaching you anything new except for the decision tree which they cover briefly I felt. Also, t...
  17. Hey Fellow AllNurses..... Just want to give ppl some courage because there are not many stories like mine on AllNurses. Im going to be real with you guys. NO fluff. Real Life experience of a Joe in Nursing. It will be long...be warned. First, I wante...
  18. Motivational and Inspirational: Cs get Degrees and Licenses

    Thank you for the kind words
  19. Required ACLS***

    Thank you for the tip. That sounds like a plan
  20. Required ACLS***

    Thank you so much. I worried that I need it to be considered...now I have more options to apply for.