JourneyRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing
"Look for horses, not zebras"... that always helps me! In other words, consider common conditions first before less common (headache vs brain tumor). Also, check your gut. If there is something...
One of my nursing instructors went from law enforcement>nurse and he's an awesome nurse. I feel I am called to be a nurse and despite some things, I am still being led in that direction. I didn't...
I would cover all of my bases and ask the doctor you work for and check your state's laws (maybe your state's BON has info about this on their website?). Also, I found the American Association of...
I agree with the previous responses about either being truly honest and how you have learned from that or saying that you wanted to further your education so you left. Also, use a functional resume....
I do not have the amount of experience that you do, but I have had the amount of desperation to leave before and so I had looked into the following: case management, working for insurance companies,...
It may sound like a dumb question, but do I just call doctor's offices and ask? Go to them and give them my resume? Do I have to already have connections to obtain such a job? I have applied for...
Do you know of nurses who have recovered their careers after making a major medical error and dealing with the Board of Nursing? I have only read of successful post-addiction success stories and...
JourneyRN replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I just finished applying for a plasma RN position on a whim. I say "on a whim" because right now I'm a stay at home mom and I'm using this time to casually job hunt (better to hunt when you're not...
I just took my NCLEX-RN exam today. I felt like I failed it because--no joke--the majority of the questions were "select all that apply".... I HATE THOSE! Anyway, it finally ended my misery by...