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Viviana, you said it best. you were short, to the point, and quite exact. It could not have been explained any better. Kudos to you!

I agree with carliotta3. I am a certified phlebotomist and am IV certified. However, I am not aware that phlebotomists can do arterial sticks since that is something that as much as I know can only be done by MDs. I saw a laboratory technician get fired for doing an arterial stick when it was her turn to do phlebotomy rounds. Also, everywhere I have worked at so far it has not been permitted for a phlebotomist to do arterial sticks. However, if this is something new, I am really surprised.

Good Luck! Wish you the best.

Hello Calico5, Thanks. one feels down for a moment or two but, then you keep on 'cause you know that not everybody out there that is interviewing are jerks. So, thanks again, and I will keep the faith.

Hello Jock, The interview sucked! For the second time I have been discriminated on. The first time, the discrimination was about age. How I wouldn't know how to use a computer ( even though I pointed out that I was a college graduate, etc). Also, delved into my family life. This time was worse than the first. This time it started with blatantly sizing up my breast (ugh) then asking me all kinds of personal questions (are you married, do you have children?), lastly saying a racial slur (not about the country my ancestors come from however, a slur like that is beyond words). To make matters worse, I came home to write a thank you letter because I am so desperate (no unemployment and a per diem job which will keep me from working for this whole month-don't know how I will be paying rent). I just felt so disgusted, not only with what had transpired during this interview but, also that I allowed it to happen. I wish I would have had the nerve to just stand up and bid that person farewell but, I did not. Furthermore, writing a thank you letter when what I should have been writing was a letter like I did the first time. I am at my wits end. I am in a crisis. If only I could get a job:crying2::crying2:

Hi Calico5, Reading your post was almost like reading about my own experience. I am 55 and graduated from school last year. Soon after passing my nclex I got a per diem job (horrible) working for a blood bank. I also, was injured when I was forty and have RA so just like you I am disappointed that I will not be working in clinical at least for one year and am looking at other avenues of nursing I can pursue. I am glad to know that I am not alone. Still a nurse. :)

hello smileymimi, i agree with you 100 percent. you've made a realistic commentary.

Thank you, thank you so much, LPN e2010. It's what I was planning to do over this Labor Day weekend. I had already told myself, as a matter of fact, I wrote it down so that I won't forget- to review immunizations, where to place the vaccinations to peds, etc; because I will be working with that population and adults. However, I am so grateful that you responded, because not only does it give me reinforcement about what to expect (like you said, they may not be blunt, etc)but, you give me more of a sense of confidence. Thank you.:):redpinkhe

Hi Everyone, I was called for an interview today. I will interview next week. It is at a comprehensive health clinic. I am preparing because I reeeeeallllly want this job. So, any good tips you have will be well appreciated. Thanking all of you in advance,

hello Toni, Welcome! It is a great site and whenever I have a question/problem that needs solving, I know just where to come. We are all sisters in that regard. Also, it's just a great site for everything that is nursing. Have fun!!:)

Hello, I am glad you set the record straight pertaining to this false info. I went there to the Manhattan site I interviewed and because I am a new nurse they barely gave me the time of day. So, when I read this post afterwards I just ignored it. Perhaps I should have responded as you did. People should not be posting what they don't really know or hearsay, or what they think is because the nursing profession in this area is in dire straits and to post erroneous info such as this puts those that are naive or not informed to waste money (tolls, etc) and time pursuing something that is not so. So I am glad to have read your post, although I knew better, there are those that don't.

Hello Smiley, Thank you for your response. You are correct about applying across the country. I did apply for a position in Arizona (although it was not a typical RN position in the hospital, instead it was as a Blood Bamk RN -blood drives) and, although they gave me a quick response, I did not pursue it. The reason is family. Although I haven't any children or a husband, I have parents and a disabled brother, that without my help they would not do well. Anyway, thank you very much for your response.

thank you for your advice. i actually was in the process of doing that. i live in new jersey and am seeking employment in new york, connecticut and pennsylvannia. i am willing to relocate. i am curious where did you move fronm and where to. thanks again for your advice.

Thank you. I have a possibility here in NJ (per diem). But, if things are that good in SI I will try them this week coming in. I will go and keep my finger crossed for a full-time. Thanks so much!:)

Thank you, Dropoff. However, just today I may have gotten lucky with a per diem in New Jersey, so I am going to pursue that for a little bit. Thanks again.