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  1. Have you ever left the field?

    moncj66 replied to NurseMegP's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think u have to leave the field entirely but find something outpatient. I was completely burned out on a med surg floor after 6 months and literally just quit one day. I was at the point of...

  2. COmplaint process

    moncj66 posted a topic in Private Duty

    So, I never had a complaint filed against me during my three years of nursing until today. Supposedly, this patient mom said I didn't finish administering the baby feedings and it was held. So she...

  3. COmplaint process

    moncj66 replied to moncj66's topic in Private Duty

    yes, he is getting continuous feedings neocate 60ml/hr. It written on the paper mar but not in the computer

  4. Is My Pay Really That Bad???

    moncj66 replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    yes, that is low. I don't know what the average rate is for your area but in houston the average is 31.75/hr. The cost of living isn't that high either! I would ask for more especially for a med surg...

  5. Scrubs for the slim

    moncj66 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm tall too (6ft) but definitely not very slim and I think urbane scrubs fit well. They offer longer inseams as well if u search for the urbane warehouse

  6. Looking for a psych RN job somewhere warm with high function/low violent patients.

    moncj66 replied to femaleRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Just try to work in a private hospital. Now that I switched from a county hospital to a private one. I have less acute patients and more highly functional ones going through a rough spot in their...

  7. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    moncj66 replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nurses tend to have terrible diets which is the main culprit of weight gain. I see all the high calorie sweets and fast food they eat and choose NOT to eat it. Bring your own food or eat healthy...

  8. Eagle Pass update

    moncj66 replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, there is border violence but most of that mess stays in nuevo laredo. I wouldn't recommend crossing the border but its pretty safe on the US side. I used to live in laredo for almost two years...

  9. Baylor June 2013 Internship for not so new nurse

    moncj66 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh ok. Well, maybe there will be another hiring fair because he is still conducting phone interviews up until today. I'm trying to find someone who knows about the hiring fair. I'll update if I get...

  10. Baylor June 2013 Internship for not so new nurse

    moncj66 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are u applying for the GN internship or an internship for RNs with experience? I applied to the GN Internship even though i have some

  11. Baylor June 2013 Internship for not so new nurse

    moncj66 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh ok.. well I guess i still need to wait. Yes, it was for med-surg. He asked if i would be interested in diabetic med surg and would forward my file to the manager there. Not sure if there is more...

  12. Baylor June 2013 Internship for not so new nurse

    moncj66 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    When did you have your phone interview? I just had mine this week but haven't heard anything

  13. Baylor June 2013 Internship for not so new nurse

    moncj66 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just had a phone interview on tuesday. He sounded positive so hopefully I get to the next

  14. No Luck

    moncj66 replied to pritu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, if you don't want to leave California, you need to expand your search. Try schools, dialysis clinics, home care, government immunization clinics, or ltc. I don't think 20 nursing homes and 5...

  15. No Luck

    moncj66 replied to pritu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get out of your comfort zone. Have you considered

  16. Links to many interviewing questions!!

    moncj66 replied to Reese0608's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thanks! I definitely need

  17. Please Some Feed back for my resume (Young Graduate)

    moncj66 replied to franko2188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with everyone comments. Job recruiters want to know about your qualification from your previous jobs. You need to list all the duties you performed at every job. I would move work experience...

  18. Feel like giving up (rant)

    moncj66 replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Same boat as you! I've been on five or six interviews, lost count and haven't landed a job yet. I did get one offer in psych but passed on it. I don't think "its the universe's way for telling you,...

  19. Help i need with job in houston

    moncj66 replied to nashcookie's topic in Texas Nursing

    My friend just got hired at kingwood hospital so I know they are new grad friendly. There is also bayshore, st.john's or st. joseph. I agree with most of the post though. Try smaller places instead of...

  20. Pay rate and working conditions in Laredo, tx

    moncj66 replied to chocolateskye's topic in Texas Nursing

    . I went to school there and graduated in may and majority of the people in my class that signed on to work for LMC start around $21.50. I think $35/hr is very high for laredo, they usually underpay...

  21. So the ADN New Grad market is dismal in DFW...

    moncj66 replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    It brutal for BSN so i can't even imagine what ADNs are going through. I still have no job and im a BSN! Have you tried rehab facilities and

  22. How long have you had to wait for a job offer?

    moncj66 replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep applying but I would call and ask about your status. They will usually give u some kind of update! Good luck

  23. Texas Health Resources Residency February 2013

    moncj66 replied to LMG RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    How long did it take you to receive an interview? I just filled out the personality assessment on

  24. Texas Health Resources Residency February 2013

    moncj66 replied to LMG RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I didn't know they were hiring! Did you have to fill out an

  25. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    moncj66 replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If u guys are really desperate and willing to relocate, laredo and eagle pass are usually hiring new grads. They are desperate in the valley area. Not a fun and exciting place to live though, if your...