nursebenson

nursebenson has 5 years experience and specializes in Cardiac.

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1. The Worst Its Ever Been

   nursebenson replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   I wish I was so busy. I keep getting canceled at my little hospital. I'm sorry it sucks. At least you're

2. April Fools Day

   nursebenson replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

   Well, it wasn't intentional but I asked the Unit Secretary how it's looking for our PM shift. She said, "oh, it was a good day today, very relaxed. It should carry over to your shift." Not so much on...

3. Would you ever be a scab?

   nursebenson replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   ahhhh. loose lips sink

4. Would you ever be a scab?

   nursebenson replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   How would the next job find out you crossed the picket

5. Is it ok to be a shy nurse?

   nursebenson replied to BearCare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   BearCare- I'm shy too, but I have a "work personality" where I'm more outgoing than I typically am because of having to meet strangers and care for them in a professional but intimate fashion. I have...

6. Should I go back for the 2nd interview?

   nursebenson replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

   Do what you want and what makes you happy. The economy sucks and eventually nursing jobs will be more plentiful, and you'll have more options and more desirable options. If your current "non-nursing"...

7. No jobs for new grad nurses!

   nursebenson replied to trin22's topic in Nursing Career

   I have been unemployed since January 2009 (did have a per diem job Feb-June 2009, worked 12 shifts; did have another per diem job June-Sept 2009 worked 10 shifts; returned to school to finish BSN...

8. Interview questions

   nursebenson replied to mnicole's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't reveal why you left the previous job. I'd say something general about working closer to home, changed specialties, needed more hours... In this tough job economy, I feel like we don't have...

9. Job hunt frustration

   nursebenson replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Career

   Yep, I hear you and feel your pain. I too have been job hunting and have found a decided Lack of responses to online job apps. Even though I have 4 years RN experience, Nobody is calling back. I even...

10. Worth it to invade HR offices with Resume?

    nursebenson replied to sully75's topic in Nursing Career

    I hear different advice from different people. Some get calls from online job apps. Some walk in and speak directly to the floor manager and get an impromtu job interview and job offer. Others call...

11. Kaiser walnut creek job fair ?

    nursebenson replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    I went to the Sept Kaiser job fair in Berkeley area and it was just like itsthegreeneyes said. I came later in the day (night owl from working noc shift) and waited 4 hours before I got a 15 minute...

12. I decided not to sign the contract.

    nursebenson replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Chorkle, Cool username. :) I used to be a YMCA lifeguard and swim teacher. Then I was a WSI swim instructor at a local Olympic size indoor pool and Red Cross certified head lifeguard. Taught my fair...

13. I decided not to sign the contract.

    nursebenson replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Destiny12, I feel your pain. I too am struggling to a) get a good RN job in a specialty I enjoy and b) balance the demands of nursing with personal life. I think that it's not you, it's what this...

14. An 'experienced' nurse looking for a job

    nursebenson replied to lou12's topic in Nursing Career

    I too am experiencing this freezeout. I've applied to at least 150 jobs the last 18 months, with only 3 interviews, one which resulted in a Per Diem night shift job. (it's very per diem, worked 10...

15. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    nursebenson replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice. I'm trying to use it at my new job, I especially like the "don't act like you know it all, ask