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I have been working on the hospital floor for 5 of the 8 years that I’ve been a nurse. I am burned out. I am done with bedside care. I have also worked in LTC and home care. I am looking for a change. I have applied for several positions for case man...

Hi all, I graduated in May and will be starting my first job as an ED nurse next week. I was wondering if any of you experienced ED nurses could share with me initial assessments that you have found to prove helpful over the years. I had the opportun...

It's the PA Criminal Background Check that is coming up as "Under Review". When the head of HR told me it was under review, I told her the whole story. I believe honesty is the best policy. Thanks for the response :)

I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and can give me some insight. I am a RN in the state of PA. Last June, I was involved in an altercation and was charged with simple assault (misdemeanor). Booked. Fingerprinted. The DA said that i...

The instructor is not responsible for the patient. The instructor is responsible for the STUDENT. RNs should document anything and everything relevant to their patient. When I was a student, the hospital where we did clinicals had electronic charting...

I did a short stint in the ED shortly after graduation (ADN), but quickly discovered it wasn't for me. As getting a position right out of school is extremely difficult (first job obtained through advisor at school). Shortly after that, I took a non c...

I never in a million years thought I would need to seek advice on this subject, but here it goes: As background, I lost my mom a few months ago. Then, a few days before this situation happened someone else that I know passed away. And it hit me hard....

Yeah, I totally get that and I appreciate your honesty. I don't want whoever looks at my resume to think, no duh, every nurse can do what you have listed here. But, I don't have other certifications like ACLS or IVs to list. I am struggling to come u...

Ok.. so I graduated with my ASN last May. I have been working on getting my year of experience under my belt and I'm getting there. I'm trying to update my resume in an effort to secure ONE job where I can hopefully get some decent hours. Anyway, nur...

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. It seemed like a good idea at first but not so much now. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it :)

I am quickly approaching having a full year of nursing experience (thank GOD). I am rebuilding my resume and need some advice. I have looked at different resume formats and I like the "Skill Highlights" section, so I added it. I included "head to toe...

I am graduating from a 2 year program in just a few weeks. I am starting my job search (later than I had planned) but am looking to see if anyone has had any experience with Genesis Healthcare. I had a pretty bad experience doing my long term care ro...

Thank you to everyone for your feedback!! Keep it coming.... it's awesome!!!

My Med Surg clinical instructor during my last semester of school is the Director of the ED at another somewhat local hospital. I worked my @ss off, took her up on the offer to come observe some of her RNs and when a position opened up, I applied and...

Hi all,I recently graduated from nursing school and will be starting my first job as a RN. I vaguely remember a professor talking about liability insurance. Can someone give me some advice on why I need it and who is a good company to go with?Thanks...

I have applied for several different RN positions at different local hospitals. What is the best way to follow up with HR without being pushy or putting them off? I am sure they receive hundreds of resumes for each position but I want to make sure th...

I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER, can someone please tell me how I am supposed to get ...

I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER, can someone please tell me how I am supposed to get ...

I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER, can someone please tell me how I am supposed to get ...

Thanks for the response! I have been looking at EVERYTHING. What kind of school are you working at and in what capacity? If you don't mind me asking.... did you get your BSN or ASN? And did you have any experience in the medical field before you grad...

Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So, everyone else and their brother is looking for jobs too r...

Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So, everyone else and their brother is looking for jobs too r...

Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So, everyone else and their brother is looking for jobs too r...

I agree with everyone else. Don't meet with the Dean, it will not be accepted kindly. The Dean is not there for you to "get things off your chest". The world of nursing is a small one. You do not want to be seen as a complainer or a troublemaker, esp...

So I am getting ready to graduate from an AAS program in May. I have been trying to get a job with local hospitals as a ED tech, NA, Unit Clerk... whatever, to get my foot in the door. I have been unsuccessful in securing a job thus far. I have hired...