Bcpenpal BSN, RN

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1. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

   Bcpenpal replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for offering some validation to my feelings. I certainly didnt mean to sound entitled as some have suggested on here....only frustrated with how difficult it is to get return phone calls, even talk to a recruiter or unit manager or get an i...

2. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

   Bcpenpal replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for sharing your insight and thoughts. I understand that I have a lot to learn and I do see the value of having a preceptor. What I am having a hard time with is the 2 hour commute, 2 year contract for a lot less pay (than what my local ho...

3. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

   Bcpenpal replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely not turning up my nose at med/surg...I picked med/surg as my 1st option for the residency. I respect and value the knowledge, skills and hard work of floor nursing. I am "turning up my nose" at a 2 hour commute, 2 year contract, as well a...

4. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

   Bcpenpal replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for this feedback...I have found it the most helpful! I understand that I have a lot to learn on the floor and see the value of having a preceptor. As a student nurse I learned there were 2 "routes" to getting into the hospital, 1. Nurse re...

5. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

   Bcpenpal posted a topic in General Nursing

   I live/work in the Pacific Northwest where getting into hospital nursing is competitive. I graduated with my ADN in March 2018, got licensed and then employed as a pediatric home health nurse soon after. I have spent the past year working in home hea...