HotChihuahua

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1. Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

   HotChihuahua replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Professionalism

   Oh boy. Have they blacklisted every member of this group? It seems a bit unprofessional and extreme to blacklist everyone just because of a few people who behaved inappropriately. Are there any clinical instructors you could ask? Who was your advisor...

2. Hmm which job should I take to help my nursing career?

   HotChihuahua replied to meowaspiringRN's topic in General Students

   Personally, I would take the home health aid position. It sounds like it would help you more to reach your ultimate goal. Congratulations either way!

3. Jobs outside of hospitals besides nursing home/LTAC/home health?

   HotChihuahua replied to SpookySqueeek's topic in Job Hunt

   If you have any interest in public health, check out the listings on the Health District(s) in your area. Sometimes jobs are not posted as publicly (such as on Monster, Indeed). Check out the individual websites of local clinics, outpatient/surgery c...

4. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

   HotChihuahua replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Hunt

   I understand all of that. I hope your interview goes well and we can skip the hypotheticals and you are offered the job you really want! Good luck!

5. Oncology Job Offer, but dream interview in HTU/CCU coming up

   HotChihuahua replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Hunt

   It sounds like you want to reject the offer. With that in mind, if you could live with yourself if you are not offered a job at your second interview, then go ahead and decline it. Think on it and good luck!

6. New Grad needs job in Atlanta Metro area

   HotChihuahua replied to terri8's topic in Georgia

   3 interviews in one month really isn't too shabby! Hang in there. Broaden your horizons a little bit. Are you willing to commute outside your area at all? You may find something unexpected outside of where you are looking now (both geographical locat...

7. Student cheats off me in nursing school

   HotChihuahua replied to nurseoholic's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope everything turns out in your favor. The price you pay for being a decent person! Sigh

8. Just an LPN...

   HotChihuahua replied to addylpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   You'll never be enough for some people. And usually these people aren't even in the healthcare field period. You're just an RN? Why can't you prescribe meds? You should be a NP. Oh, you're an NP? Why didn't you just go to medical school? You could m...

9. To change or not to change

   HotChihuahua replied to turtlebob's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sorry, I can't say I have any experience with this. In my community clinic we have LPNs who have been hired in our lab and mostly work just as a phlebotomist. If you have any interest in this job, I would definitely go to the interview and ask speci...

10. School nurse as first job

    HotChihuahua replied to RNbubu's topic in Job Hunt

    Would I take it? No, little people scare me! LOL If this is a field you want to do, personally, I would absolutely accept it. If your heart is in the hospital, then keep looking.

11. 80 or above is passing!

    HotChihuahua replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Our lowest passing grade was 80 as well. It was considered a "C!" Don't psych yourself out, it can be done! Good luck!

12. a humble nurse asking for advice

    HotChihuahua replied to discouragedinCT's topic in Career Support

    I understand your concerns, but you are not less of a nurse! You are gaining plenty of knowledge and skills everyday, though they may be different than in a hospital. What's your ultimate goal? If you love dialysis, why leave? If you want to go into ...

13. Just received a A D+ in psychology

    HotChihuahua replied to Cristian C's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Take a moment to reflect on what you really want in life and what went wrong in this class. If nursing is what you truly want, find the motivation, retake the class, and kick ass!

14. Computer shut down with 75 questions

    HotChihuahua replied to rainbowl's topic in NCLEX

    It sounds like you both passed. Congratulations!

15. Is this common with nurses and doctors?

    HotChihuahua replied to usetimewisely's topic in Medications

    I can relate. It's tricky, especially if you are new. A lot of doctors become dependent on experienced RNs to do all the work! You are doing your best. Keep advocating. You truly do not have to have all the answers all the time!!