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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

  16. Feeling incompetent with this nurse role

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

    Awesome bible resource!

  17. Just need a hug.. Anyone else??

    nursebenson replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I feel that way too. I've been cruising the boards looking for fellow stressed out nurses. I worked 6 months in the ER preceptoring, and got out because it was too high-stress and too fast paced...

  18. Share Your Saying

    nursebenson replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's hard to be religious when people you hate aren't incinerated by bolts of lightning. -Calvin and Hobbes Ya sure you betcha. -Col. O'Neill of Stargate SG-1 Sleep is just a symptom of caffeine...

  19. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    nursebenson replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My Kaplan NCLEX review instructor told us that Mosby, Davis and Springhouse have questions above the passing range for NCLEX questions. Lipincott and Saunders have recall/knowledge level below passing...

  20. I'm taking it in 4 days, yikes!!

    nursebenson replied to nursebenson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok I'm feeling slightly better about this. This morning I was getting all worked up about the NCLEX, stressed out and scared by it. I had already rescheduled it from June 28 to June 21st to get it...

  21. I'm taking it in 4 days, yikes!!

    nursebenson posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCLEX in 4 days. I took the Kaplan review course, and am getting 63-65% on the Exams. Do I need to have higher percentages to be more comfortable that I'll pass? I feel like I don't...

  22. I'm taking it in 4 days, yikes!!

    nursebenson replied to nursebenson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your encouragement. This is just getting to me. I'm going to take two more practice tests at Kaplan (6 and 7) and then call it good. If I feel really unprepared, I will reschedule, but...