EDNURSE20

EDNURSE20 BSN

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  1. What would you do?

    So she gave the reference. I lost the job. I’m now stuck here. when a potentially employer ask for your manager as a reference, how do you get around this? When they insist it must be her!...
  2. Questions about getting fired?

    Why are you sticking around? Get out of there while you still
  3. What would you do?

    So it’s been over a week, and I hadn’t heard anything. I sent the manager of the new job an email. I got response today saying they haven’t been able to get a reference from my current manager....
  4. What would you do?

    So I talked to my manager. She had some not so nice things to say. But actually wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. I didn't say anything to HR, but did provide 2 other references that I know...
  5. Things I wish my patients understood

    Working in ED so many pt complain about how long they have to wait to be seen. Some like to threaten to leave, thinking they will get seen faster. Or if they have been seen they start complaining...
  6. HOSPITAL FACTORS to want to work there

    If I could only pick one, it would easily be safe staffing levels. Be able to do my job safely, without extreme stress, having proper breaks
  7. Pacu

    Hi guys I have 2 interviews next week for pacu positions I have previous surgical experience, not pacu though, I do feel like I have a goodunderstanding of what the job involves...
  8. Pacu interview

    Hi guys I have 2 interviews next week for pacu position. I have previous surgical experience, not pacu though, I do feel like I have a good understanding of what the job involves and what to...
  9. Is it too soon to panic? (Hate my new job)

    When I started a new job 1.5 years ago, I instantly regretted it. I told myself to give it time. Nothing changed. I’m still here, I still hate it. I’ve only just started job searching again,...
  10. Unsatisfied Patient

    If she doesnt have pain relief, then it’s safe to assume it’s new pain. Which should be assessed when it’s that bad. You have no idea what the cause is, and potentially could be life...
  11. How many jobs to apply to at one hospital?

    In my last job search I applied to 3 jobs at the one hospital. They all interviewed me. I don’t think the hiring managers knew about the other jobs. It worked well because the asked the exact same...
  12. Public health interview

    I have a interview in couple of days for public health job, thats mainly working with kids. This area is completely new to me, I don’t know a lot about the day to day routine. any advice for...
  13. What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

    Once a day? Try dozen of times every single day. And if your already on shift they are constantly in your face to stay
  14. Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    At my job we have had 10 nurses leave in 2 weeks. All gone to Monday-Friday nursing jobs. We were already short, now it’s a nightmare. Constantly in a overloaded ED, that’s always...
  15. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    don’t get me started on phone calls. There are people at my work, that not only talk loud, but also have there phone on speaker! then there are the people that never clean up after themselves....
  16. Why not try out being a covid vaccinator, they are looking for people and offer good money. It’s very low
  17. Sydney hospitals

    Hey, I’m looking at making the move across the ditch. I’m firmly set on living in Sydney. However, I’m getting lost figuring out what hospitals are actually in the city. what are the main...
  18. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    Honestly I don’t think it matters where you work right now, most nurses are worn out. And a new job probably won’t change things that much. if you enjoy oncology, and the staff there, then you...
  19. Looking for thoughts/opinions of experienced nurses

    This is ridiculous. The pt was unresponsive, and should have gone straight to the hospital! Personally I would of just call an ambulance and then told the supervisor. Unless they were palliative,...
  20. Which Nurse are You?

    17. Quiet Quincy all the
  21. How Long Do You Expect To Be a Nurse?

    Only 4 years of experience, 38 years to go. Never thought about it before, but sound depressing. 38.
  22. Leaving Bedside Nursing. Interview help

    I tend to interview well, I think, I got my first job on my first interview and then my second job again after one interview. Leaving both time knowing the job was mine. I have found practising...
  23. Scheduling

    We have a leave roster that shows how many leave days are available each week. When someone gets leave approved there name goes on the roster. So you can apply for leave anytime of the current year,...
  24. Nurses' Fears

    I remember reading a news article about a woman who had a cockroach stuck in her ear. It was painful, and required surgery to remove as it had gone in way to far. They had to pour olive oil in her ear...
  25. Drive Right On By

    I’m surprise you get that far, before thinking that way! Most days when my alarm goes off it takes a bit (sometimes lots) of convincing to get out of bed. Fantasying about staying warm in bed and...