NinjaNabiRN BSN

NinjaNabiRN has 17 years experience as a BSN.

Latest Activity

1. How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

   NinjaNabiRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Support

   As someone who doesn't have anything positive to say about themselves either, I run into issues where I say 'I'm a hard worker'. Which I am. I started saying I 'handle stressful situations well' but I don't feel like I do, LOL. I also never won ...

2. Trying to get into the ICU but no luck as a new grad

   NinjaNabiRN replied to guest1076655's topic in General Nursing

   When I was a new nurse with 3 years experience in an LTACH, I was told I didn't have enough experience for a new grad level ICU training job. It took me 10 more years to be able to get into ICU. I wish I had the option to lock in for 2 years. It woul...

3. It's Time to Tell the World about ICU Nursing

   NinjaNabiRN replied to MICURN6339's topic in MICU

   Just got into ICU/CCU about a year ago! I tried early on in my profession but was told I didn't have the minimum knowledge to get into the training course for new grads (despite not being a GN anymore) and I love it! Hoping to get my CCRN eventually ...

4. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

   NinjaNabiRN replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   I can honestly say that I've left off a job from a resume.. I had one job with an agency that, despite being completely honest about my skillset, placed me in a job as a traveler that I had no idea what I was doing. It was bad. I was harassed by othe...

5. Surgi center skills HELP!

   NinjaNabiRN replied to NinjaNabiRN's topic in Ambulatory

   Update: so I had an interview at an endoscopy center last week. I thought it went very well! The DON was very nice and seemed eager to work with me. She even gave me a rate and it was better than what I asked for! And then when I asked when I should ...

6. Surgi center skills HELP!

   NinjaNabiRN replied to NinjaNabiRN's topic in Ambulatory

   I work at an OBGYN facility and supposedly that limits my experience because there's no sterile techniques or scrubbing or procedures. I worked for 3 years in an LTAC and I'm ACLS certified. My only hit right now is contract work but I'm hesitant bec...

7. Surgi center skills HELP!

   NinjaNabiRN posted a topic in Ambulatory

   Hello! I had a question I need help with, trying to find a new job and having a hard time getting interviews. I have been a nurse for 10 years, worked at a same day ambulatory surgical center with one specialty for three and a half years. I've applie...