Need off the floor

[TXcatcher]

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?

[TXcatcher]

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

[Skips, MSN, RN]

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!

[mariebailey, MSN, RN]

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?

[LA_RN2014]

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

[TXcatcher]

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?

[LA_RN2014]

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!

[TXcatcher]

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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