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Nov 06, 2009 03:20 PM

I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.


I want to work in the NICU, even though I've been an RN several years and my only experience is with adults (I never had the opportunity to work with babies.) Now, I'm to the point I'm willing to relocate to find the job I want. I heard that Mcallen, TX will take anyone, yet the recruiter just called and the more she talked to me the more disappointed she sounded. There were even periods of silence while she tried to think of a way to get off the phone without being rude. She said next week she would send me more information and maybe we could schedule a phone interview, but I know what that means.

That won't stop me from trying to get my foot in the door elsewhere, but for anyone who feels like a total reject just remember yours truly sitting over here, can't even get one of the worst hospitals in the country to give me a chance.


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from norman1
Old Nov 06, 2009, 03:30 PM

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if the "worst hospital in the world" won't even take you, that just means that a much, much better facility out there WILL give you a chance. i know how cliche it is, but keep your head up. if you are willing to relocate, you will find something. HANG IN THERE!
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from JB2007
Old Nov 06, 2009, 03:57 PM

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I am so sorry that you are having such a terrible time. I am in the same boat as you are in and it stinks. Nobody wants me either.
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from roser13
Old Nov 06, 2009, 04:02 PM

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What makes you think that it's you (and not the economy)? For instance, what made you think that the recruiter was disappointed in your telephone conversation?
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from rn2bnwi
Old Nov 06, 2009, 04:33 PM

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It may be that she saw your exprience and had really wanted to get you for an adult position , don't hang your head yet!
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from caliotter3
Old Nov 06, 2009, 04:48 PM

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That's unsettling. Even when I'm employed I feel like my employers never really want me. They don't like me. They never do. Oh, well, one of these days I won't have to convince some employer to like me. I will settle for just leave me alone. Don't even act like I'm around. Forget about me. Ignore me. But send the check.
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from nicurn001
Old Nov 06, 2009, 04:57 PM

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What has happened to employers . In the past nurses used to be able to readily move from one area of nursing to another , but now postings are always . X job , 1 - 2 years experience in it required . It appears we are all pidgeon holed by pur present experience !.
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from nursel56
Old Nov 06, 2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TreehuggerRN View Post
I want to work in the NICU, even though I've been an RN several years and my only experience is with adults (I never had the opportunity to work with babies.) Now, I'm to the point I'm willing to relocate to find the job I want. I heard that Mcallen, TX will take anyone, yet the recruiter just called and the more she talked to me the more disappointed she sounded. There were even periods of silence while she tried to think of a way to get off the phone without being rude. She said next week she would send me more information and maybe we could schedule a phone interview, but I know what that means.

That won't stop me from trying to get my foot in the door elsewhere, but for anyone who feels like a total reject just remember yours truly sitting over here, can't even get one of the worst hospitals in the country to give me a chance.
It most likely isn't you, Treehugger. The fact that the recruiter a) called you and b) stayed on the phone longer than she needed to probably means she did like you!

Caliotter, I'm with you on the supervisor thing. One reason I like Home Health, relative independence.
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from caliotter3
Old Nov 06, 2009, 05:07 PM

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nursel56

I'm talking about home health. Two DOCS and one supervisor have respected me as a worker. The staffing coordinators talk to me like I'm dirt beneath their feet and I'm old enough to be their mother or probably grandmother. I'm fed up with it. I can't imagine how they talk to the clients, doctors, and others in the business community this way and manage to keep their jobs.
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from Jolie
Old Nov 06, 2009, 05:27 PM

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Please don't be so hard on yourself.

As you know, McAllen and the surrounding communties are winter destinations for senior citizens. They do not experience a surge in demand for maternal-child services in the winter like they do with adult/geriatric/ICU. The recruiter, while lacking in tact, was probably not reflecting on your qualifications as much as his/her desire to fill adult-health positions.

I have relatives in the area and went to visit last Spring. It was the depressing, unappealing area I remember from my youth. Unless you have a burning desire to locate there, please don't do so for a job. You may find yourself miserable.

Your best bet for a NICU position is a large, inner-city teaching and maternity referral center.

Good luck to you!
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