prinsessa

prinsessa

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  1. Applying for jobs....how soon?

    prinsessa replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that you should start now. I graduated in May 09 and havent' found a job yet. I started looking in April (when hospitals told me to start) but I wish I would have started sooner. Good

  2. So very discouraged....too many nurses not enough jobs??

    prinsessa replied to irish6363's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This situation really stinks. I passed boards in June and still haven't been able to find a nursing job. I tried everyone's suggestions but I still must be doing something wrong. It doesn't help...

  3. Pursuing a Nursing Degree...Don't know where to start...

    prinsessa replied to melsv's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did the same thing. Chem 201 isn't easy but it isn't impossible either. I was able to get an A and I haven't had Chemistry since H.S. (over 10 years

  4. New Grad with lots of CNA experience - is this helpful in finding a job?

    prinsessa replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a year as a nurse extern and that hasn't helped me find a job at all. I think it actually hurt me because people keep asking why they didn't hire me. If you are currently working as a CNA it...

  5. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    prinsessa replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    I sold everything I could. I really needed the money since I have not been able to find a job yet. I do not regret selling my books since I never use them. The only book I sometimes look at is my...

  6. What else can I do with my BSN.

    prinsessa replied to Poet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was wondering the same thing. I also graduated in May 09. I am working in retail right now. I only work around 3 days a month and get paid $8.25 an hour. It almost isn't worth it to work after...

  7. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    prinsessa replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right now I want to be a nurse more than anything else. I am starting to get very depressed about not finding a job. I just don't know how much longer I can do this. I can't move to another state...

  8. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    prinsessa replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you mean. I am thankful that so many people care about me but it is starting to get frustrating. What really gets me is when people tell me about their best friend's sister's cousin's...

  9. Unemployed Graduate Nurse

    prinsessa replied to catRNcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am having the same problem. It is hard not to take it personally. I keep thinking something must be wrong with me. I am starting to get very depressed about this. Some of the people who I went to...

  10. First Interview

    prinsessa replied to Alli711's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think that is true because some places interview people they have no intention of hiring. I have been to at least one interview in which this was true (I found out later they had already...

  11. Had my first interview & don't know what to think!

    prinsessa replied to Moosey32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't want to disappoint you but one hospital i had an interview at I'm pretty sure they contacted everyone's references. They told me before the interview that they would contact my references. I...

  12. Will my unemployment stop when school starts???

    prinsessa replied to chutley76's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No....never "caught". It wasn't like I was trying to get something for nothing. I was still looking for a job while going to school. I don't know why they don't understand that it is possible to go...

  13. Unprofessional "Prospective" Employers...Grrr

    prinsessa replied to Amber Lynn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is so true! I have been treated rudely by some hospitals and would never work there if I had a choice. Right now I can't be picky but in the future I may be able to be. I rather receive a form...

  14. Unprofessional "Prospective" Employers...Grrr

    prinsessa replied to Amber Lynn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have had 6 interviews since graduating and only one follow-up rejection. I understand the NM are busy but so am I. I took hours out of my day for the interview the least they can do is send an...

  15. What did the interviewer ask you?

    prinsessa replied to rn865's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I posted some interview questions about a week ago. The post should be a little further down. Some interviews seem like interrogations and some seem a little more relaxed. Good

  16. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    prinsessa replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    I get paid less than that working in retail but I don't think I could work as a nurse for that much. I would be fine working for less for a while since I am a new grad. Doctors get paid less during...

  17. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    prinsessa replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel JenniferSews. I am getting very discouraged. I feel like just laying in bed all day but I know that won't help. I also feel a little bitter toward my classmates who are already...

  18. interview! ahhhhh

    prinsessa replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was interviewed by one of the staff nurses and she asked me some pretty specific questions. Like what kind of vaccines did you give during nursing school. My mind went blank! I was also getting...

  19. Illinois has no money....how does this affect our jobs?

    prinsessa replied to traumaRUs's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I know University of Illinois Hospital has had a hiring freeze. They are funded through the state. I think they may still be hiring people but in small

  20. Interview Questions

    prinsessa posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been on quite a few interviews lately so I thought it would be helpful to post some questions that were asked. Tell me about yourself. Why did you want to be a nurse? Any area in nursing you...

  21. How often does the interviewer not follow up?

    prinsessa posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I had an interview in August. The interviewer said she would let me know if I got the job in a few weeks. Never heard a thing. Another job interview that I had in August, I received an email that I...

  22. New Grad, for how long?

    prinsessa replied to mia98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for asking the question! I was wondering the same

  23. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    prinsessa replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. I have had 6 interviews since graduating (in May 09) and I learned something from each one. I still don't have a job but I don't think the interviews were a total...

  24. New Grad: 8 months later, a job offer

    prinsessa replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!

  25. Nurse: One minute gold, the next minute old.

    prinsessa replied to Miss Chybil RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel. I have young children and my husband has a stable job. I am not able to relocate at this time. It is a little depressing to work so hard for a degree (while working and taking...