Burlshoe114

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  1. I guess the point is that with the majority of RNs being women, and most having children, this may be something to consider seriously before getting into a nursing career path. I think that we are quick to sell the nursing profession, and while we t...
  2. After a short stint with a very BAD SNF job, I found myself unemployed and looking for a new nursing position. (Long story!) While there was a lot of different positions listed in my area, the majority all seemed to involve night shift work. This is...
  3. Yes, Bad Job References Are Legal!

    I interviewed for a job a few weeks ago, and was basically offered the job, pending having my references checked. Even though I had quit my last job because it had changed dramatically over the past year, I was never diciplined, never counceled, nev...
  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    My first hospital had a room in the "back," which was the room we often put dying patients in, as it was quiet and far from the nursing station noise. Of course we never told patients who were NOT dying this fact when they were placed in this room! ...
  5. How would you know?

    It's that post-interview paranoia! You just can't help it!! :-)
  6. How would you know?

    Thanks for the info! I checked my number, and all clear! :-) So now it is just up to the references to come through! Keep your fingers crossed for me!
  7. How would you know?

    I just had a great interview for a job that I think could work out well for both me, my family, and the floor I would be working on. Now that the interview is over, my references are being checked as well as checking to see if there is any action ag...
  8. "Please call me, there are *issues* with you..."

    I will never work in LTC again. This is "normal" practice for these facilities, and it is why so many of them get "busted" by the state for elder abuse, lack of proper care, etc. This is also why elders fight denture and nail to stay out of them! :...
  9. No Nursing Shortage At The Present Time

    We took in a troubled teen relative who had trouble even attending school, let alone applying herself. When we talked to her about her future goals, she said she wanted to attend college to be a Pediatrician. We aksed her how that was going to happe...
  10. Leave nursing job to be stay-at-home mom?

    I didn't chose to be a stay-home Mom, but here I am! There are pros and cons.... The pros are obvious: The children do better, the home is cleaner, and life is more organized. Your biggest stressor is how to keep your toddler out of the trash can an...
  11. Am I in the wrong job?

    Wow, Celtwoman! I am floored by both your story and your compassion to another RN who is soul-searching! I'm not the OP, but I sure feel better just reading what you posted!
  12. Leave nursing job to be stay-at-home mom?

    A few things I am doing to stay current while being "at home"... 1.) I put my name on a list as a free clinic volunteer RN. All they ask is for you to volunteer 4 hours a month at their clinic. 2.) I also volunteer with my local American Heart Associ...
  13. Is It Just Me?

    amen!!! i came back to the board to get ideas for my own direction in nursing. i can't believe the negativity, blaming, poor attiudes, and yes, harsh judgements of nurses on other nurses! new, old, student, manager.... new nurses have every rig...
  14. No Nursing Shortage At The Present Time

    Good idea in theory (if a little judgemental!), but I am going to quote another poster from a different thread, who also made a good point... "No educated professional with a hard-won BSN or MSN is going to want to wipe butt."
  15. Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    This is actually a really nice thread, as I am following your advice as we go! The problem I am having with following up with the HR nursing recruiter or even sending a thank you note is that they don't accept calls (phone tree), and there is no addr...