ilovenursing2009

Hi! I am wanting your advice about getting my BSN from UOP. I can't find a FT job anywhere and I figured since I have all this time on my hands I should go back to school. I like that fact that it is online since I do have a seasonal job. The co...

I work for a company that does not supply filter needles to be used with the epi ampule in the emergency kit. Is this ok? In nursing school I was told to never use ampules unless I had a filter needle. What do you think?

New Grads, How many clinical hours did you have total when you graduated? I wanting hear from BSN and ADN grads.:wink2: I am curious because my school claims that we got more than any other school in the state. I dont know if I believe it!!!

Hi!! Does anyone know where I can get the blue plastic tubex's?? I would like to get a few if I can find them. I have tried looking just about everywhere. We have one in our entire hospital (small hospital!!) and it was thrown in the sharps container...

hi! anyone up for swapping resumes for constructive criticism? during my time in school i participated in many seminars to perfect resume writing and interviewing skills; which i am sure you did to! i was also a tutor for nursing students which i he...

HI! Does anybody know of any stores I can buy scrubs at other than Walmart. I live on the Big Island and will be going to Oahu soon if there are any stores there. Thanks

Hmmm, sounds like a nice job. Thanks Guys!

What is an admissions nurse for a hospice company? What are they primary duties? Do they just admit and educate the family the one time and then move on to another patient? Thanks!

Know anything about Concentra? All I know about it is that it is a occupational health company. I was thinking of looking into it myself. I know they have urgent cares and do occupational health at various companies. Thanks for your input!!! :)

First of all I want to say I LOVE ALLNURSES!!! It has been the best resource for me for so many things. Sadly, I have noticed in the last year or so that there are more and more negative postings. Some OP’s will post innocent topics and get torn a ne...

Oh my...so sorry to hear that. I had a bad interview like that once too. After I left I was caught between crying and laughing at myself! Without any OHN experience it would be very hard to prepare for the OSHA and workers comp questions. I dont know...

How did your interview go? I have been watching this thread because I am in the same position. I am surprised no one helped you out; small area of nursing I guess. What questions did they ask?

I am curious how many new grads from 2009 still do not have jobs. I graduated in 2009 and it has been.....well a nightmare to find a job. Many new grads have been doing everything they can to get a job with no luck. Many I know work per diem work suc...

Sorry I don't understand your post...and what is nars!!!!????

I know it is so hard and draining. Try to keep your head up. I truly believe it will get better. It will take a long time though. I got my ACLS right after school and it has done me no good. Looking back I would not have spent the $200. In the mean ...

All new grads need help! New grads are at a loss right now. I think the best thing to do is get anything you can. Eventually the economy will turn around. Until then work flu shot clinics, LTC, or even go back to school. Just do something! Don't let ...

WOW 30%! Yeah that feels about right. You wouldn't happen to know where you read that? I would love to read that article.

I am just trying to get a general idea of what is going on around the country. Your friend won the lottery!!!!!

i am so miserable right now. i feel i am caught in a terrible position i never intended to land myself in. long story short.... i graduated a year ago and have had an awful time finding a job. i took the only thing i could get. it was not what i want...

DON'T MOVE TO SD! That will be a huge mistake. The majority of new grads that graduated in May 2009 in SD have not found a job. SD is one of the worst places to be if you are a new grad. You have a golden opportunity. Many would pay to be in your po...

Any new grads having any luck with temp agencies???

Hello All!! Does anyone have to "chase down" pt's. I have a pt's family that NEVER calls back in a timely manner, so I never know when I can go to the home. I typically call the pt before I go out to make arrangements. For example this week Mr. Smith...

Thanks! Will they take care of the billing that has been being billed to medicare too? Do I have to tell them my name? They are going to know anyway... I am going to tell them what I think stinks tommorrow and give my two weeks.

I have been extremely proactive to find a job. I have already moved out of state once! No one wants a new grad. It just makes me sick. I am so tired of people telling me no. I just need to make sure I never get desperate and stay at a job such as thi...

I don't work at a LTC. I worked at one as a CNA and hated it, so I have stayed away from them no matter what! I would rather be poor and happy then have money and be miserable! I agree the cattyness of people is everwhere. It just makes me so frustr...