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  1. Unemplyed nurse with 5 years experience

    catfish1 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Job hunting SUCKS! I've been unemployed since June. Have so many resume's out and no call backs. Been a nurse for over 20 years and still here potential employers say I need more experience for......

  2. New to MDS - ? salary

    catfish1 replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have over 20 yrs. nursing exp. in LTC/SNF as an LPN then RN. I also have about 6 months MDS 3.0 training. How can I find an MDS position with so little exp.? Is anyone willing to train you? Most...

  3. Bullying in the workplace

    catfish1 replied to nmred's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hind sight is 20/20. I quit a hospital job, my first, not as an RN though, because of 2 nurses who were bullies. My preceptor dumped me after 4 weeks orientation and told the manager there was a...

  4. No hospital job after working LTC? True?

    catfish1 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN before becomming an RN so all that was really available to me was LTC. It has it's own stressors like having 25 to 30 patients that you give meds to and do all your treatments if no...

  5. I cannot work there!

    catfish1 replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    Get out now while your still in orientation. I just left my first hospital job just shy of 6 weeks and 3 days from comming off orientation for the same reasons. I was treated rudely and like an idiot...

  6. Bullied by the Young

    catfish1 replied to sorry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I quit my first hospital job just shy of comming off orientation for the same reason. Younger nurses being hateful and condicending during shift report. I'm 48 and have probably been a nurse longer...

  7. No hospital job after working LTC? True?

    catfish1 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this was a county hospital. I know I'm not alone with my feelings in regards to the horrible attitudes and hatefulness from other nurses. We do have a private HCA hospital close to me but after...

  8. just got an offer as a hospice nurse

    catfish1 replied to roseuglyfish's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have an interview tomarrow with Hospice looking for admission RN. What can I expect as a Hospice nurse/

  9. No hospital job after working LTC? True?

    catfish1 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 20 years. First an LPN then RN. All my experience has come from LTC/SNF rehab. About a month ago I applied to a local hospital and was hired to work on the orthopedics floor. I...

  10. Childcare

    catfish1 replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in Home Health

    Home Health is the absolute best option for mom's with school age children. I did Home Health for several months and didn't have a good experience due to poor management. I decided to try something...

  11. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    catfish1 replied to biok8e's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I was an LPN for 15yrs. before becoming an RN. Been an RN for less than a year and my first job was home health.The office closed after 6 months and I've been looking for a job ever...

  12. Fresenius starting pay

    catfish1 replied to tralyn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks. I've been out of work since Oct. and really need a job! I was an LPN for 15 yrs. and an RN for 2 with only LTC exp.and really would like to try something new. I'll keep you

  13. Fresenius starting pay

    catfish1 replied to tralyn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The ad says "Hospital acute care unit. Fresenius Medical Service". I'm not sure what that means. Could that be at a hospital? The lady I spoke with said training was available if I had no experience....

  14. Fresenius starting pay

    catfish1 replied to tralyn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm applying for an RN position for Fresenius for acute dialysis. What are the hours/schedule for full-time

  15. Having trouble finding a JOB!!!!! HELP

    catfish1 replied to Sheila1214's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can feel your frustration. I also live in Fl. and can't find a job, even agency work. I got my R.N. in May '08 and instead of going to the hospital, I did home health and hated it .Way to boring for...

  16. Not sure this is what i want.......

    catfish1 replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    Nursing School Is Not Easy Especially With Children. I Was Separated From My Husband When I Went Back To School For My R.n. And My Daughter Was 3 And My Son Was 12. I Worked Every Weekend So I Could...

  17. Guilty Mom

    catfish1 replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your words of wisdom. I know there are alot of moms who go through these same issues too. I love this web site and all of you fellow nurses for caring and sharing. Only good...

  18. Guilty Mom

    catfish1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is for all the mothers who are nurses. Any of you with elementary school age children working 12 hr. shifts feel bad about having to get their kids up early and take them to daycare/grandmas...

  19. Need advice about changing to Pediatric Nursing

    catfish1 replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Pediatric

    I was an LPN for 15yrs. working mostly LTC/S.N rehab. Now I'm an RN(since May of this year)and still trying to decide what area of nursing to try. I know being a pediatric nurse is about more than...

  20. For the nightshifters.

    catfish1 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you do 12 hr. shifts do you do 3 in a row or 2 in a row and then a day off? Curious because I'm considering working at a hospital.

  21. Guilty Mom

    catfish1 replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks SICU Queen. I agree with you about my husband. It makes it very difficult. I love my kids (We also have a 14 yr. old son). Sometimes, I dont think we give our kids credit. The last thing I want...

  22. Guilty Mom

    catfish1 replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone (moms) for your replys. It's tough being a parent and I know there are no perfect jobs. Yes, me and my husband are booth stressed,especially while I'm looking for work. We've always...

  23. ADN vs. BSN

    catfish1 replied to JMGriff84's topic in Nursing Career

    Would you tell me which program offers "forgiveness"? I'm down here in Bradenton and looking for a BSN program. I have a pretty large loan right now and would love to have it paid off!

  24. Nurse/mom needs advise

    catfish1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Need advice please. I've was an LPN for 15 yrs. then went back to school and got my RN. Most of my experience is LTC. I've been an RN for less than a year now. There are big gaps of time in my work...

  25. 10 Tips for Home Health Nursing

    catfish1 replied to homehealth20's topic in Home Health

    I just passed my NCLEX RN last week and now I'm trying to figure out where to work. I've been a LPN for 15 yrs. My only experience is LTC. I need flexability because I have young children and working...