Cross roads...Cut Throat... Change

[TigerLilie]

I am a new graduate nurse and currently work as a CNA--I am at a Cross Roads:uhoh3:.

I am not happy at my job anymore--I passionately dislike the enviornment and working condition.

This was supposed to be something temporary while in school. But, with the current job market I have to hold on to this godforsaken job-- it is what pays the bills! Prayer keeps me going!

Some Nurse's are Cut Throats .

I am proud to be a nurse. I am also disgusted at some of the nurses. Everyone is out to throw you under the bus and claim victory. Some rather eat you and spit you out, then give you a helping hand. This is what goes on at my job sometimes. Some nurse's act like bullies, female dogs ( don't want to curse), and friend-ememies. I sometimes wonder do they really know the meaning of nursing? Have the forgotten how to be compassionate?

I don't know. I do know that I am done, done, done. I have a big heart, I am assertive, and enjoy being a team player because it makes the day easier for All. However, I am optimistic a new grad RN position is in the midst for me.

Ready for Change:)

Like all new grad's it has been tough finding a job. Not even my employer would give me an RN position because of " hiring freeze". I didn't give up. I have applied to so many hospital's I lost count. I have been on 1 interview and was told " We have no job to offer you at this time", so why interview me? I start to think of Jay-z when he mentioned in he song " On to the Next " that it is all about progession and it helped me to keep looking forward. I moved on and continued to apply even beyond the borders of my home state. I went to a job fair for the first time and was appalled at the lack of jobs for new grads. But, I kept a smile on my face and a fire in my heart.

Finally amongst the black sea of no jobs, 2 place were taking new grads- North Carolina and Texas. For the first time in my life I was open to relocating. A CHANGE I never saw coming. A Change I am willing to take because I ready to be happy and deserve to practice as an RN--a degree and license I worked my heart and soul for. It is time!!

I dedicate this post to all the New Grads and Others out there looking high and low and over yonder to start their career-- a new life.Please don't give up, there are jobs out there . We just have to claim it. If you are working at a place that makes you unhappy--leave if you can. If you can't---pray, pray to who ever gives you peace and strength to get through this rough patch. I wish us all success and good health:redbeathe

** I had to get all this frustration out and it feels good **

[Midwest4me]

I don't know how it is with the rest of you but my hospital is supposedly fully staffed but we are always short and mandating! I wish they would hire more nurses! I'm being called just about every day to work extra. I think we need more nurses especially on the night shift but apparently its not in the budget so the answer is just mandate the unlucky RN that night! This is happening on a daily basis just about and one poor nurse got mandated twice in one week!

Twice a week isn't too bad--many of us get mandated 3-4 times a week EVERY week. We get abused by patients, by coworkers and by management.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Hi Maelstrom143,

Thank you so much:). However, I haven't got the job yet. It is still to early to say. However, I like them already. I'm going down there in few more days to shadow the unit. I have to stay motivate that keeps me sane.

However, my fingers and toes are cross ( They say 3rd times a charm). I am always dreaming of this place .

I tell myself, if G-d wants me to be here; He will make a way!

I did the hard parts ( getting through nursing school and passing the NCLEX)

Now, I wait for the good news to come.

** Just trying to keep my hopes at bay**

Honey, you can say God here.....:hug: Good luck!

[TigerLilie]

Honey, you can say God here.....:hug: Good luck!

Esme12,

The reason I spell say G-d in this fashion is because of what I learned from a fellow classmate in my feminist christian class. They way she explained was " G-d can't just be place in a name, He is Bigger and Awesome." Therefore, by placing a dash in place of the "O" how bigger than life He is and how he just can be bottled up :). G-d is good all the time and thank you for wishing me luck . It has been a long road and I ready for a change : ).

[TheChair1]

TigerLilie,

How did the site visit go? Can you tell me what the process is like? What do you do during those 4 hours? I will be flying out in a few days for a site visit as well. I am so nervous because I would really like to be offered a position as well. I tell myself the same thing that if God wants me to be there then He will lay a path for me. This comforts me a lot even with all of my anxiety.

[TigerLilie]

Hi TheChair1,

The visit went great. I was offer the position! The process is simple. I am assuming you already had the phone interview and now you have been ask to come down. The next process will be orientation on the unit ( which is fun). If they want you ( you will know that day or in one week). Yes, you will be fine and nerves are bound to occur. God has plans for each and every one of us. Sometimes His plans takes us to places beyond our dreams and imagination! Remember, where we are today wasn't just because of our hard work or determination, but because this is our destiny....( We got through nursing school and constant studying for NCLEX) Now, it is His turn :thankya:

BEST WISHES!!!!!!

TigerLilie,

How did the site visit go? Can you tell me what the process is like? What do you do during those 4 hours? I will be flying out in a few days for a site visit as well. I am so nervous because I would really like to be offered a position as well. I tell myself the same thing that if God wants me to be there then He will lay a path for me. This comforts me a lot even with all of my anxiety.