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I have been a floor nurse for 2.5 years. I've hated it all along. I never wanted to be a floor nurse, and will always hate it. My most recent position was described to me as intermediate care and a 4:1 ratio. It's a 5:1 ratio, and no one thinks of it as anything more than a floor. I've applied to multiple ICU positions, the OR, and now the cath lab. I can't seem to get hired because floor nursing is worse than no experience at all. I work with transplant and LVAD patients, so that should count for something. I can't do it anymore. I can't take five patients. I am sick of constantly treated like an idiot all the time. I used to think of myself as smart, and I had goals. Now I just want to quit and become a stripper. I work in the Texas Medical Center...surely there would be a job somewhere, but there is nothing. I keep getting shot down. What's a girl to do?

Specializes in Transplant, LVAD, cardiac.

I may have to look that up if things don't pan out here soon!

Specializes in L&D.
I may have to look that up if things don't pan out here soon!

If you ever want to know, PM me and I will be happy to let you know which hospital I'm referring to!

Well, look at the bright side, at least you have your rockin' body. Some of us aren't that lucky!!! ROTFLMAO!! But seriously, I hear ya.

huh? :D

Still looking for a job? I work in CV surgery at Houston Methodist TMC. We're hiring!

Specializes in Transplant, LVAD, cardiac.
Still looking for a job? I work in CV surgery at Houston Methodist TMC. We're hiring!

In the OR? I did my externship there, but was way too shy at the time. I loved it, though, and was very disappointed that I didn't speak up. I've since learned from my mistakes. Hiring RNs without OR experience?

Well, since I'm so "new" to all nurses I cant PM, but find me on facebook (Tate Lyn Rowell) - we can talk about your experience!

Specializes in Transplant, LVAD, cardiac.
Well, since I'm so "new" to all nurses I cant PM, but find me on facebook (Tate Lyn Rowell) - we can talk about your experience!

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