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  1. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints! #6548580
    My nursing program did not even mention job hunting, or any related considerations. Many years ago, I graduated from an...
    Jan 26 '08
    Forum: Nursing Resume Help
  2. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints! #6548188
    My nursing program did not even mention job hunting, or any related considerations. Many years ago, I graduated from an...
    Jan 26 '08
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  3. Tips for New Graduate Nurse Starting a job #4135551
    I used highlighters to color code on my report sheet various things that needed to done and info about pts. I designated...
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  4. which offer would you take? #4135544
    The hours and pay at the SNF do sound really good. A SNF is a really good place to hone your skills- as long as it is a good...
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: Texas Nursing
  5. Dallas VA Hospital #4135542
    I know two people who have worked there- both left recently. They only had bad things to say.
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: Texas Nursing
  6. HCA Hospital #4135540
    I was a floor nurse @ an HCA facility, not mgmt, but I agree with your opinion of them. No ethics at all- just a miserable...
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: Texas Nursing
  7. Nursing market becoming oversaturated? #4135536
    Parts of Texas have been saturated with nurses for a long time. There were plenty of jobs in the large, metro areas in the...
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: Texas Nursing
  8. HCA Hospital #4135533
    I worked at an HCA in Texas. Worst experience of my career. However, every place is different. Just be careful. Watch your...
    Feb 20 '10
    Forum: Texas Nursing
  9. Any VA Hospital employee's here familiar with the system? #4134566
    I would think that the best thing to do would be to approach your doc again, telling her that this is very important to you,...
    Feb 19 '10
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. I cried somewhat over a minor incident with a patient... #4134315
    It sounds like the pt had a vasovagal episode. She may need a stool softener to prevent this. I still get teary after all...
    Feb 19 '10
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  11. Nursing Opportunities Dwindle In Recession #4132443
    Finally- an accurate article. And this is in Texas- the supposed "land of opportunity" for nurses.
    Feb 18 '10
    Forum: Nursing News
  12. Can RNs really make this much? #4132364
    I have been offered travel jobs to HI, but the pay has never been more than $19./hr- less than half of what reg staff makes...
    Feb 18 '10
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  13. Nursing shortage: 1 in 5 quits within first year, study says #4132355
    Great advice! As a new grad, I had a "preceptor-ship" that was really an after-thought. The "preceptor" had no desire or...
    Feb 18 '10
    Forum: Nursing News