I would not worry about the techs/CNAs if I were you because you have a new position and you need to learn the important basics to protect your license during this transition. Help out when you can,...
RNroseshea replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in General Nursing
I too think that this is an unfair way to schedule you. At my facility, staff has to work holidays according to their status of full-time, part-time, per diem, contingent, etc. For example, a...
First off, I would like to say that I love nursing! I worked very hard to get where I am and I appreciate the skills that the nursing profession has taught me. However, as a new RN with a fresh...
Good job and I know you will get the job! I had two interviews this week and one just called back Friday and asked if I could come to meet the workers on the unit December 31. The other unit told me...
Brave to me is not working yourself out of your good health..that's insane. Most rational people know their limit and know when their body/mind is being screwed due to being overworked. Whatever...
Yes the recruiter was a RN as most are in my area. She asked me questions like: "How did you go above and beyond to satisfy a very irate/disgruntled patient/family member?", "Give me an example of...
I had a phone interview before for a big hospital system in my area. In my case, the recruiter questioned me as the first step in the application process. Afterwards, I was called in for an...
Sadly, I do think that a lot of nurses who behave in negative ways are either burnt out and/or very unhappy outside of the workplace. It may seem like a far fetched idea, but I also believe that...
RNroseshea replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing
Congrats...now the big one...The NCLEX! Study tips: Kaplan online qbank trainer, Feuer nursing review (the cds and notes are great and are on nclex), & learningext.com (the makers of the real...
RNroseshea replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing
Why don't you start looking for a job as a LPN? You don't have to stay there..put in your two weeks once you find a job elsewhere (or there if LPN positions are
I am curious to know how many times as an RN did you change jobs in order to ultimately find your niche in nursing? I ask this because I am now having regrets for starting as a RN in adult...
I graduated in May 2007 with an associate degree in nursing. I have already been researching RN-to-BSN programs as I now feel ready to go back to school this upcoming January. There are many nurses...