Barbara H.

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1. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

   Barbara H. replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

   While I encountered the unwillingness to teach as a student many times, I find it even more disgusting as a new nurse to meet so many coworkers who show zero interest in helping me to become a proficient nurse....why is that in a profession which emp...

2. Inmate/Staff Relationships

   Barbara H. replied to Tina, RN's topic in Correctional

   Beats me why some women want to loose everything getting involved with inmates. ...if you want to get involved with a looser why not find one on the streets...there are plenty around and it will at least not get you in trouble professionally...

3. Graduating soon here, curious about correctional nursing?

   Barbara H. replied to Breycn's topic in Correctional

   Sure, most of us would love to get our first experience on a med surg floor...LOL

4. Nurse or CO?

   Barbara H. replied to Do_Good's topic in Correctional

   Yes, IM who have real medical issues get swept aside...And it bites the med companies who contract there in the butt. Nice breeding ground for lawsuits and we as nurses are right in the middle of it...the other side of correctional nursing.

5. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   Barbara H. replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   Exactly...tired of the negative comments myself. All nurses should worry about is giving compassionate health care. If this is bothersome, just pick up your license and work elsewhere. Geez...

6. Is it difficult to obtain a job in LTC/SNF as a new grad?

   Barbara H. replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Hunt

   I would. Most of them have a high turn over and can't be too picky.

7. What places will hire a new nurse with no experience

   Barbara H. replied to edigio10's topic in Job Hunt

   2 words...AZ sucks!! I had some luck in NM...but ended up taking a job at a state prison, mostly because it pays better than most here in AZ. LA is another state which seems to be more welcoming to new grads. Good luck!!

8. Any thoughts on Kindred Hospital?

   Barbara H. replied to isharRN's topic in LTAC

   Kindred is lucky to have so many desperate new grads available...

9. New RN grad can't find work

   Barbara H. replied to Nurseknowsit's topic in Job Hunt

   Hope you find something soon...I have been a LTC LPN for a while before getting my RN. Just got hired on at a state prison...maybe something to consider...Good luck!!

10. Frustrated with Graduating in May

    Barbara H. replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Hunt

    Sounds more like LTAC with vent patients...

11. Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    Barbara H. replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    From what I hear it's a thing of the past making the big bugs with traveling...and be aware, I increasingly see nurses' contracts cancelled in the middle of an assignment. Important to have a good financial cushion...if the unexpected happens 3000 mi...

12. Nursing Home or No?

    Barbara H. replied to asimon1126's topic in Job Hunt

    Asimon, the travel agency's recruiter forgot to tell you that you can actually travel with LTC experience. Many LTC places are happy with just one year experience and the pay is compatible to med surg positions. Something to consider if you are inter...

13. V tach leading to an MI

    Barbara H. replied to Katniss88's topic in Cardiac

    How sad that we have to tiptoe around some physicians...have seen it also in LTC...Why the hell do some people pick health care...just get a 8-5 job!!

14. Ranting on the New Grads

    Barbara H. replied to RNGriffin's topic in Job Hunt

    [h=2]RN - Med Surg- FT - Days (NO NEW GRADS) - new[/h] E-Health - Bullhead City, AZ Must be licensed in this state or eligible. Excellent compensation. Must be a graduate of an Seeing this on a daily basis, I believe that ...

15. HELP! New Grad trying to get 1st Job in St. Louis

    Barbara H. replied to nursekt87's topic in Job Hunt

    Sorry, afraid I can't give any advice but know what you're saying. I'm a bit tired myself hearing the same mantra again and again. I did the 2+years of nursing home first and honestly, I think it hurts me now to get into acute care. It is who you kno...