I hear you—that waiting game can get quite frustrating. Hopefully, refining your resume is a great first step! Sometimes small tweaks can make a big difference in getting callbacks. Make sure you...
Nurse Meg replied to Nancy Huss's topic in Nursing Career
Absolutely! I saw that your resume highlights experience in case management, quality assurance, and policy review—all of which align well with utilization review. This role is highly independent,...
Hello -It sounds like you're a new grad RN with less than a year of nursing experience, which can make the transition to hospital nursing challenging—but definitely not impossible! Skilled nursing...
Nurse Meg replied to Winter_blue_bird's topic in Retired Nurses
Have you considered stepping away from bedside nursing? With 27 years of experience, you've built a wealth of transferable skills that could open doors to other nursing roles. What type of nursing are...
Nurse Meg replied to Peaceofnurse's topic in General Nursing
I think its most important to own your mistake, which it sounds like you did once made aware of it.
When speaking with leadership, focus on discussing what steps you'll take to minimize the...
I believe one of the greatest aspects of nursing is the sheer variety of paths it offers. There are countless specialties, industries, and settings—both clinical and non-clinical. The possibilities...
I agree with Corey – there are many nursing roles that don't require advanced practice education, and some of them can be quite lucrative. If financial gain is your primary motivator, I would...
Hi, I commend you for taking the time to reflect on your own actions after receiving this feedback. However, were you provided with specific, measurable goals to help improve your performance ? In my...
I'll share some advice a wise nurse gave me when I first started as a new grad: There's some level of psych in nearly every nursing specialty. In my nursing experiences I've found this to be very...
Hey! I'd say since you've already taken the time to make a pros and cons list, focus on what stands out the most in the pros column for you and your immediate goals. For the cons, make sure you've...
Nurse Meg replied to NursingHopeful95's topic in Nursing Career
Totally agree with Cricket183 - Take the time with your littles !
My biggest regret after both of my maternity leaves was going back to work too soon. I always tell anyone in this situation the...
Nurse Meg replied to rmerryfield88's topic in Nursing Career
I can only imagine how much experience and wisdom you've gained over 16 years in nursing, but it's clear that the traumatic events you've faced have deeply impacted you. It's completely understandable...