RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    RedhairedNurse replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    okay, i will send you a private

  2. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    RedhairedNurse replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PM me and maybe I can help you. I live in Ft Worth and maybe able to give you some valuable info that may help with your

  3. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    RedhairedNurse replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live and work in DFW. I applied online but I called the recruiter on a weekly basis for several weeks until I finally got the interview. You have to stand out some how.. Persistence pays

  4. Poor nurses

    RedhairedNurse replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is super low pay. I'm very sorry. I would def leave and go some where else if I were you. Texas - I make over 25 per hour and only in my second yr of being RN. There are LVNs where I...

  5. Is it worth it??

    RedhairedNurse replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    I've had several jobs in my life and they're ALL hard. Sure nursing is hard, but so is every thing else. It pays the bills and many times I get a sense of satisfaction that I've done something...

  6. Time Off Requests

    RedhairedNurse replied to syrlisa's topic in General Nursing

    Can you call in on this day? This seems extreme to me on their part. I'm always granted my request off days and always get vacation when I request. I'm sorry, this sounds like a horrible place...

  7. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    RedhairedNurse replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I got 6 weeks of orientation on medsurg floor. I would not take this position if it were me. If you're unhappy or something bad happens from being so understaffed, you'll have to leave and this...

  8. Embarassing but true, please advise

    RedhairedNurse replied to marathongirl102's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't really think this will not keep you from getting a job at all. I don't understand where you come to this conclusion. Now if it were a felony or something, then maybe so. I had a...

  9. Please is anyone willing to critique my resume!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to tlc2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is another good example -- RN Resume, Resume for RN Nurse, Sample Nurse RN

  10. Please is anyone willing to critique my resume!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to tlc2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, but in all honesty, I do not like anything about the resume. You can hire a professional to type one for you. There are too many things present in this resume that need to be changed. Just...

  11. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    RedhairedNurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would also like to know what specifically you're lacking in? IVs, foleys? Do you ask for help a lot when performing these skills or do you try yourself first? When I first started, I would...

  12. For all of you Nurses out there...

    RedhairedNurse replied to aaaa's topic in General Nursing

    Being stuck doing class work is usually a normal part of nursing school; it was something I needed to do to ensure good grades and to pass the nursing program. If you peers are out having a good...

  13. Is 6 months too early?

    RedhairedNurse replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, start applying now, the sooner the better, and just don't stop at that. You have to stand out among the other 200-300 other applicants that are probably applying as well. Call your recruiter...

  14. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Gilbert - I know all too well about sabotage. Just this last weekend I was depressed about something that had come up in my life.....what did I do? I ate, and I ate and I ate; I was miserable from...

  15. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Jellicoe13, quoted on wrong post. It was meant for

  16. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Mere Buff Nurse: I agree that our brains run off carbs. But we have to learn the good from the bad. I'll eat oatmeal and wheat toast in the morning, those are carbs but they're good carbs. I'll...

  17. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay llg, I didn't take offense. I just wasn't clear enough in my post. I've been flamed so many times on here, I know how it feels so I try to keep my words kind. I know, it's very hard...

  18. Graduate nurse needs job in dfw area

    RedhairedNurse replied to CJRN1's topic in Texas Nursing

    JPS in FT Worth hires new

  19. Caught a big med error!

    RedhairedNurse replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Great job Nicki. A Really BIG Kudos to you!! I think it is very good practice to look in on your patients before receiving report. I had once received report and right after my patient was found...

  20. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    To Anne36 on page 2 -- It's because you have to learn what to eat. Carrots and veges are not protein. Protein will make you feel FULL. Very full. If you work nights, take a chicken breast with...

  21. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    carolina pooh - I agree with you 100%. It just seems that when it gets to a certain extent, something would or could be done. I feel sorry for them too. But when I see them in the hospital...

  22. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    llg - Even tho I'm naturally thin, or use to be, I now have to fight it every single day, the older I get the harder it gets. I am no different than you all. My weight got up to 180 recently, my...

  23. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    luvschoolnursing You hit the nail on the head. The reason you don't feel so hungry on the South Beach diet is because you're not eating all that sugary carb junk. When you eat that junk and it...

  24. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    RedhairedNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I got up to 180 at my largest when I started working nights. When I saw that, I said I'm going to Nip this in the Bud, Now! I wasn't about to let it get any more out of hand than it already was....

  25. Waiting acceptance/rejection letter....

    RedhairedNurse replied to ambition2012's topic in General Students

    Sounds to me that you have a very good chance. Good luck and keep us