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Posts: 3 · Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 3

Touro University has an evaluation scheluded with the ccne this fall and hopes to recieve accreditation by next spring. They are permitted by the state on Nevada to issue a BS in nursing and state that you can sit for the NCLEX. I know Nevada State College began a program that was unacredited and now has accreditation. With this info I was wondering if you still think it is a bad idea.

Posts: 2 · Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 2 Location: florida

what are some of your suggestions for a new grad to learn as much as possible as well as earn as much as possible...and in one of your replies you mention age discrimination ..at 46 ....might be 47 when i am fully license and working is that something i should be aware of...TY

Posts: 2 · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

RN Recruiter wrote:

I am a nurse recruiter. I am not here to promote my business. Instead I am here to provide free career advice. If you have questions about any of the categories listed below let me know.

* How to find your dream job?
* Interview Tips
* How to get leverage when negotiating money?
* How to see past recruiter speak to know if an opportunity is good?
* Make sure you are asking all of the important questions before taking a job.
* What is a fair signing bonus/relocation bonus?
* Anything else you want to know.

Hello,
I would like to relocate to San Francisco, CA area. I am a recent grad - no experience.
Is there any feedback you can provide on landing a position? So far, it seems that in CA, many of the new grads are only hired for a training program which is run two or three times a year... as opposed to having orientation scheduled once a month as with many other hospitals. At this point, I am trying to understand how things work in Cali. I love the idea of a training program, but would like a job soon. Are there certain hospitals that may be better to work for than others? Can I expect help with relocating? Also, I am going to be doing an RN to BSN program and because of that I am interested in tuition reimbursement. As a recruiter, does it bother you when candidates ask about these things up front? Is there a certain way to go about it?
thanks very much for any assistance

Posts: 47 · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 47 Location: San Diego

msweezer wrote:

Hello,
I would like to relocate to San Francisco, CA area. I am a recent grad - no experience.
Is there any feedback you can provide on landing a position? So far, it seems that in CA, many of the new grads are only hired for a training program which is run two or three times a year... as opposed to having orientation scheduled once a month as with many other hospitals. At this point, I am trying to understand how things work in Cali. I love the idea of a training program, but would like a job soon. Are there certain hospitals that may be better to work for than others? Can I expect help with relocating? Also, I am going to be doing an RN to BSN program and because of that I am interested in tuition reimbursement. As a recruiter, does it bother you when candidates ask about these things up front? Is there a certain way to go about it?
thanks very much for any assistance

Yes. There is a trick. Call directly into the units of the hospital that you want to work in, and try to speak with the manager. At most hospitals, when you send your resume in an HR person sits on your resume. Think of this person as the gate keeper. They don't know how to think outside of the box, and they are confined to the rules given to them.

In many instances the unit manager will have a pressing need, and they may be willing to deviate from their standard hiring proceedures to fill that need.

Make sure you don't do this if you have already submitted your resume to Human Resources. HR people get a little bent out of shape if you go around them, and they have already said no. If you haven't submitted your resume than you can call into the unit and play stupid, acting like you don't know who you should talk to about inquiring about a job.

Another thing you can do is what I call a referral interview. Call up the unit managers, and explain that you are a new graduate. Explain your situation, and ask if they have any suggestions or referrals for you to get you working sooner. In many cases, managers talk to other managers at other nearby facilities. You might find that the manager you are talking to knows someone who can help you.

The morale of this story is that you should always look at the human resources department as a last resort rather than the first place you send your resume. You can get in line like everyone else, but from my experience it never hurts to atleast pretend that you didn't see the line at first.

Posts: 84 · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 84 Location: ohio

hello. i am in process of building a resume (and finishing my pre-requisits) so when i finish my training, i will be able to share with the hiring person that i have had ....uhh.... some experiences that are noteworthy.
my RN training begins next year--in about 6-12 months. i have worked in a nursing home one year as a CNA.
my future is in working with children, in some form or fashion.
would it be smarter to stay where i am at to show longevity or would it look better if i could actually show different types of experiences.
There is a small town hospital in the same town where i live and work.
so, i could go there to expose myself to the local hospital setting.
thank you so much for your wisdom and help.
patty

Posts: 1 · Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Cebu

Hi, I a filipina who is about to graduate nursing school. What does a recruiting agency do? Can they sponser you? If you get an interview with a recruiter do they hire you. Or do you then have to interview with a hospital? Do the hospitals ever come to the philippines or do you interview on the phone?

Posts: 9 · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Location: itlay

hi i'm looking for a RN recruiter that can help me for a job in California evry where, i'm a RN in italy (turin) and I allways work for nursing agency, becouse I earn better and I can work in different areas in the same time that is important for experince and for my life, to see more than the same patients and doctors in your unit it is better I think, or isn't?
best regards. eduarttroka@yahoo.it

Posts: 1 · Joined: 05 Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Location: ore

I am looking for a recruiter. I am a nurse but not licensed right now. Anything I could do?? I did ICU/tele for the last 20 years. Please help?? Confused

Posts: 8 · Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8

Hi roesseba! I've been a traveler with Access Nurses for a few years now and I LOVE them. My recruiter is Vivien...she is so great. She's always up front with me about my assignments and doesn't give me the run around (like so many other companies do). If you want, you can email me and I can give you her info. My email address is gracern23@aol.com. I've really had the best experience as a travel nuurse, so any way I can help, just let me know.

Posts: 2 · Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Location: NYC

I appreciate your willingness to answer questions.
I see your post is a bit old, I am hoping you may still read this....
I want to be a traveler, worked for 20+ years then took 5 years off.

I can account for some per diem work through the last 2 years but realize I need recent clinical staff work or so it seems.
20+ years in Psychiatry, Med Surg Psychiatry/co occurring illnesses, and Addictions Nursing.
Any suggestions or must I return to clinical acute area before I can travel, interested in cross training even at this point in life to telemetry Nursing.
Thanks for any input from anyone

Posts: 2 · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Lancashire England

Hello,RN recruitor
I am currently a nurse in England and looking at the idea of doing a stint in the USA- Firstly the nice weather appeal to me as well. : I want to know if any one has any advice to give as well as how to achieve this status Question

How is the pay compare to UK Exclamation

Posts: 1 · Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Location: ca

Hello RN recruitor. I am hoping you can offer me some advice. I am currently an RN in an emergency department. I want to try something different. I want to do something outside of hospital nursing. I don't really know where to look. Is there a way to hire a recruiter to help me find a job I may like? Thanks for your time.
nikki

Posts: 2 · Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Tennessee

Hello everyone and thank you so much for viewing my question. I am a recent graduate from a great school and am interviewing for RN positions. I have received a few offers already but have a question that I am afraid to ask.

On each of the offers there is a 2 to 3 year contract involved. I am in a situation in which I may find it necessary to move within 1 1/2 to 2 years. Does anyone know the consequences this places to break such contracts? Also, will breaking one of these contracts impact me in my career as a Nurse?

I am very afraid to take the 3 year contract because I am nearly positive I will need to relocate out of state within that time frame. The reason is that my husband's work may require this. Could someone please inform me of the things below:

1. What are the usual consequences.

2. Would breaking contract impact future job searches and career advancements?

3. Can these commitment levels be negotiated by first year RNs?

Thank you again and hope to get some advice. God bless.

Posts: 2 · Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Seymour IN

hit my name is vicky and i'm a college student and for my english class i have to interview a nurse to write my essey about why i want to go into nursing. Would any nurse be interested in helping me out. i would really appreciate it. Thank you

Posts: 2 · Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

Thanks for your help. :)
I'm seriously considering a job in nursing, but am curious about a few things.
Is it harder to get hired in a hospital or in a private practice?
Are most of the nurses in private practices LPNs or RNs ?
Is there a difference in pay generally for nurses in hospital setting vs. private practice?
Is a "lactation consultant" a lucrative job? Are they (lactation consultants) rns or lpns or can they be neither?
The only certified midwives are RN midwives right?
What are some nursing specialties that have higher pay? , I'm not overly money hungry but I hate to worry about bills.
Are there any hospital technicians (i.e. MRI) that make comparable salaries to RNs? (I think? I'd like a job in the medical field but am open to other non-nursing? options)
Do nurses have a strong union?

Thanks SO much for any help I like to be really informed before I make a big decision like this. Thanks! :)