nursefrancois

Forney, TX is about 20 minutes from the VA in Dallas. I work there also; however, I live pretty far from the hospital. :welcome:I believe Mesquite hospital is probably 20 minutes from Forney also but don't quote me on that one because I am not a native of Texas.

I need advise. I am a licensed registered nurse. I have my BSN which gives me opportunities for advancement in my profession. My employer is located in Dallas. I drive a great distance to go to work because I want to help our country veterans. However, my problem is two folded. First, my work environment is stressing me out. A few of my co-workers stated they have "personal problems" with me. However, these individuals don't know me on a "personal" level. I have tried and failed at resolving the issue myself with these individuals. Management is fully aware of the situation, but I was told by the nurse manager that she doesn't interfere in "personal issues". I was taught in nursing school that management is there to support the staff and resolve issues. I applied for another position in the hospital and was accepted by another department. All is well except that my Nurse Manager and Nursing Service Coordinator both verbally told me that they don't want me to leave my unit because "they need me". I have been approached on several occasions by them asking me not to transfer. The second problem is that I was told by the receiving Nurse manager that the "floors are not cooperating". That statement got me thinking. I feel that management is deliberately trying to hold me back. I am deeply bothered by my situation. I am beginning to have trouble sleeping at night. I need some answers to my dilemma. I feel all of my issues will be solved when I transfer because I will be advancing my expertise by getting specialized as a Operating Room Nurse. I don't mind being stressed out because I am trying to save a solider's life. Hence, I do mind being stressed out due to the fact the individuals feel they don't like my personality for whatever reason. I plan to speak with my Nurse Manager and Nursing Coordinator about my request for transfer today. If I don't hear the right responses, then I will speak with the chief nurse. If that doesn't work then I will speak to human resources. If all of that fail. I will resign. My question to all those who read this: What would you do?

its over a 5 year period. lump sum of 5000 the first year and second, then 6000 third and fourth, then the remaining is paid. Don't quote me on the figures, but i do know it will add up to 44,000 in 5 years

i believe its 19.50 base/hr

The VA Hospital pays student loans up to 44,000 for 5 years for working certain positions

Thanks for the advice. I only applied to the Veterans because I wouldn't have to get a california license to practice in california. Plus, I don't have the money at the moment to get a california license at this time. I did look at other hospitals online jobs but none of them offered fulltime positions or seem to welcome new graduates. The good news is that I have a interview for the veterans hospital new week. Wish me luck!!!

HI. I need help and encouragement. August 2005 was the best and worst month in my life. August 6 was my graduation day, it was better than I could ever imagine. August 15 I started my first RN position, to my surprise it would be a job that will forever impact my life. On August 28 I had to work from 7am-7pm and sleep from 7pm-7am in the hospital because Hurricane Katrina was coming into the Gulf. Once the Hurricane passed I found myself struck at my first job in my life for 5 days with no running water, or lights. But that wasn't the worst part of the month. The worst part is that, once rescued from the hospital by boat, I soon discovered that my life was no longer going to remain the way I remembered it. Soon after leaving Louisiana, I arrived in California to begin a new life; since my old one no longer exists. I passed my Nclex in October. :wink2: And now I am in great need of a RN position ASAP. I only applied to the Veterans so far because they don't require me to have a California license for employment, but I haven't heard anything from them, yet. My money is running out and I no longer am eligible for deferments on my bills because my 3 month grace period is up. I need to work or my creditors will begin to send me to the credit bureau. Any one know of any Bay Area/SF hospitals that would love to hire a new graduate, now!!!? I am trying to stay strong and look on the bright side of things, but its hard when you have lost everything you ever owned. On top of that, lose your job! And have to move to a new state, in search of a new beginning. Now I understand the saying of "You don't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of":imbar I job is the the only thing I want for christmas. Maybe I should write Santa a letter.

Stevielyn, I am in great need of employment here in California. My dilemma is that I have a Louisiana License. Plus, I am a new grad, that was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. And I need cash quick. Fema isn't much of a help!

Thanks for the advice!

Is personal nursing liability insurance a must have? I remember my nursing instructors recommending it, but they never said where to get it. Anyone know any good companies with affordable rates.

Try applying to the Veterans Hospitals. Call the human resources dept. and ask to speak to the Nurse Recuiter. I applied to the San Francisco Veterans hospital this week. I know they hire new graduates

Hi. I recently graduated with a BSN this past August 2005. I also just passed my NCLEX this October 2005. So, I am going to attempt to answer your question with my minimal critical thinking skills. I like to use the process of elimination on every test question I had taken. Especially in PEDS because it wasn't one favorite subjects, I liked Med-Surg for some strange reason...but that's another story. Answers A and D are completely wrong as you stated before but answer C is wrong because it is the same as A and D but its worded differently. the words thinking & thought all require a higher level of reasoning. Little kids don't think before they act nor do they have any thoughts about anything. For example, they are unable to imagine what could/would happen if they light a match and throw it on the bed... To comment on the second question...hypoxia is abnormal because it means that oxygen levels are low. Not enough O2 in a child is alway BAD!!! My teacher tested us on identifying expected and unexpected situations. I hated them, but now I understand why...it's important to know what is normal and what is abnormal when taking care of a pt. Because identifying signs of complications saves lives and your career!! I hope this helps...remember I am still learning also. That's just my opinion. But don't just take my word for it...LOOK IT UP IN YOUR PEDS BOOK!!! Never just take one's wrong for it always check it, first. Then agree. GOOD LUCK!!!!! and study hard and play later