sherber1214

Wow, all of these stories sounds alot like what I am going through as well. I have always had trouble making up my mind, but even more so now that I am a brand new nurse. I just did a 20 week orientation to L&D, which wasn't right for me, then ...

Thanks queen777, I will definately take your advice.

It sounds like I am not alone in my new job woes! I am a June graduate at the end of my second orientation at a large local hospital. The first orintation was for L&D, and unfortunately I not only had the preceptor from hell, but the whole unit...

Does anybody out there work in postpartum and can help with shift organization work sheets? I am a new grad RN stuggling with organization! I know that if I had a worksheet specifically for postpartum, I could be more efficient in organizing my day. ...

Fantastic! Thanks, I will check it out.

Happy Holidays to all! I am a new grad that just started a new job in October and need to find an IV cert class in the Burbank/Los Angeles area. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks! sherber1214:clown:

It is truly enlightening to see the compassion and patience that you have. I'll bet you will make some new nurse a great fall guy for your own imclompetencies. Looks like someone needs a hug, can you find someone willing....?

Bravo! This sums it up simply and truthfully. Thanks!:bowingpur

Although you do have a point, this was not my quote. This was told to me by another (older) nurse, who is now a nurse educator. She said bluntly that although she hated to admit it, this was often the case. I do not believe this is the case for al...

Wow, I don't know where to begin! I think the other contributors have summed it up in a nutshell: We new nurses were not inborn with years of experience, and nursing school did not teach us everything. I was told just today by my nurse educator th...

Let me tell you that at this point, I am willing to try anything! I have a less than part time job right now, and I can't pay my bills. I don't want to have to resort to home health, but until the hospitals start hiring again, I have to do somethin...

Yes, I did. The problem is that none of them are going to hire until February. Because I missed the summer hiring season, it looks like I will have to wait until then. If you know something that I don't know, PLEASE tell me!!! I honestly have tri...

I am in the same boat, broke, desperate for work. I have applied everywhere I know of, that means online and in person. I have gotten the "THANKS, WE'LL CALL YOU" routine but nobody calls back! I guess you are lucky in the sense that you are at le...

Well, I haven't run into that idea yet. I am now, however, getting tons of feedback on multiple places I have applied to online. So, don't give up hope while still a student! I will give you this advice though: start applying now, you want to gen...

Good for you! Sometimes, opportunities come at the most unforseen times! No paper resumes? Why on earth would anyone want to hire someone without the benefit of human contact...don't you want to know who you are talking to? Don't you want to look the...

:up:Congratulations!!! That is great news, I too went on my first interview and I am very confident that I got the job. The nurse recruiter was very nice and I felt very comfortable and confident with my responses to her questions. She will be call...

Thanks for the advice. I decided to play it safe with a business casual skirt, blouse and black low heeled pumps. You never know! Shegal

Well, allnurses.com comes to the rescue once again! This answers all of my questions about my first nursing interview and what to expect. Now, I can prepare my responses and feel confident about the interview. The only question I have now is ....w...

Wow, sounds like a true dilema! I don't know where you are from, but if there is a big sign - on bonus...why not? Crime is everywherem and you may just find you will enjoy the change of scenery! Just get your foot in the door, stay for as long as yo...

I have been actively looking since graduation after June 4. Before I actually took NCLEX and passed (hooray!) all the hospitals I was looking at told me that until I actually had my license, they didn't even want to get me in to interview. Now that...

Hey Mikah, thanks for the info. I haven't thought of the specialized job boards, but I will give it try and see what happens. I think I have posted my resume at every health care facility withing 20 miles!!! And, nothing yet. It makes sense to t...

Oh by the way I forgot to say a big congratulations on becoming an RN! good for you, and good luck in finding something that fits you and your future goals! Shegal

I want to say that I know this is absolutely true, that most hospitals hire from within. I got this straight from the nurse recruiters at more than one hospital..very sad for us new grads who worked so hard to get our license like you mentioned. She...

Yes, thanks so much for the info. Bills are piling up and gotta get paid somehow! Shegal

I just want to respond by saying that I am experiencing the exact same situation. I just passed my boards, but have been job searching for the past 2 months. Most hospitals will tell you that until you have your license, they really don't want to giv...