Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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Stretching the truth...

Nurse SMS replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

No, that does not count as experience. You are actually making it harder to get an interview, as it appears you are trying to pull one over or just think the HR people are stupid. They can look at...
What does a hiring manager look at?

Nurse SMS replied to max0602's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Here in DFW the panel interview with the manager is often utilized - you being interviewed by three to four nurses who work on the floor you are interviewing on, all at the same time. You will be...
Hospital vs. Nursing home interviews

Nurse SMS replied to Heather77RN's topic in Nursing Career

Interview EVERY time you have the chance, whether you think you really want the job or not. An interview is NOT a job offer. You can always decline if an offer is made, but until you have an offer in...
Is my RN career ruined?

Nurse SMS replied to Nuggiebear's topic in Retired Nurses

Yup, the difference between then and now is that TONS of nurses are out of work. Just keep applying and praying something opens up. You could have a perfectly stellar record right now and still be...
New Grad Interview Good or Bad signs?

Nurse SMS replied to kima84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

I would wait at least 48 hours before calling back but I would go ahead and drop a thank you note into the mail immediately. Pursue all your options at this point. There's no reason not to and if you...
New LPN deciding where to get job

Nurse SMS replied to Murphree8's topic in First Year After Licensure

In this economy the best place to work is the place that will actually offer you a job. You probably won't have the luxury of being choosey. New grad nurses are having a ton of trouble finding work at...
New Grad Interview Good or Bad signs?

Nurse SMS replied to kima84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

HOnestly it all sounds very neutral to me. Given that they took a month to call you, I would expect them to be slow in the entire hiring
Post interview jitters. It's long, I'm sorry...

Nurse SMS replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

Yes, of course they can. And will, if they have something ill to say. Just like with dating...you'll have to wait and see. If they are into you, they'll call. Good
Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

Nurse SMS replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

"Nurse" works for
Working opposite shifts from spouse...

Nurse SMS replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

Hubbie is days and I am nights. We are still adjusting, but the way we make it work is having evenings together and really making it count. He likes it because I have plenty of energy for the more...
Can't get a new job... Any help?

Nurse SMS replied to Jsnurse16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

You seem to have missed the fact that I am not arguing with you.
I'm lost!

Nurse SMS replied to ISeeYou3100's topic in General Students

You belong everywhere now :) You can advise other students, learn from experienced nurses and prepare yourself for NCLEX and your first job. Congratulations! You have done something many cannot
Can't get a new job... Any help?

Nurse SMS replied to Jsnurse16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Urge away. I have no control over that. Most of the hospitals in my area feel the same way. I also am baffled by it. I did my preceptorship in LTAC and was one of the best things that ever happened to...
Question About Stretched Ears

Nurse SMS replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

You will find it is not considered a professional look. Whatever the hospitals say, nursing schools themselves will probably never let you show up for clinicals with stretched
Overwhelmed

Nurse SMS replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

There are definitely better places to work. I am a new grad too, at my new job the same amount of time as you were at yours. Last night was a HORRIBLE shift for me and I cried on the way home, but I...
Failing classes & discouraged..3rd year. Need honest advice

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse_Sherlock's topic in General Students

I appreciate your response, but to say it is more than "hard work" is just a falsehood. If anything, it is LESS than hard work! Getting out of bed and going, doing the basics of your class...
Can't get a new job... Any help?

Nurse SMS replied to Jsnurse16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

My hospital will not consider you if your only experience is in home care, SNF or LTAC. Sad but
Fired for a medication error

Nurse SMS replied to stiches's topic in Nursing Career

yup. this is the part that got my attention. sounds like a loss of temper or composure of some
LAZY CNA's!!

Nurse SMS replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

How sad. Most the CNA's I work with are awesome. Sorry you are
New Graduate ADN needs advice about job offers

Nurse SMS replied to kmoswald's topic in General Nursing

Option B would be more experience but I am stunned how often hospitals will not consider an LTAC to be acute
Should I speak of another offer during an interview???

Nurse SMS replied to michelichka914's topic in General Nursing

Nope. Do not bring it
I've probably just lost it all....

Nurse SMS replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

Chance of getting into graduate school if you quit? 0% Chance of getting into graduate school if you keep going? Better than 0% Don't like your grade? Do better. Its that
Failing classes & discouraged..3rd year. Need honest advice

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse_Sherlock's topic in General Students

My impression from hearing your story is that you make excuses, avoid things you don't "feel" like dealing with and are extremely immature. There is no excuse for tardiness. None. Doesn't matter if...
Discouraged and in need of honest advice

Nurse SMS replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

If I was any help at all I am thrilled. I am glad to hear you are doing better. Enjoy your time off and gird your loins...it gets rougher before it gets easier, but then you are done and BAM...you are...
My worst fear come true.

Nurse SMS replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

So wonderful. Good for you

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