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Speaking as a manager and seeing this happen to family members applying for positions. The "no call back" from employers and disconnect between HR and managers for open positions is all too common. Many hospital employers have outsourced recruiting. ...

This is quite the 'all about me' pity party isn't it? Absolutely fascinating that you dare call yourself a leader. You and your attitude are why nurses are leaving the profession. Not only are they dealing with increasing loads of sicker patients but...

Reading through most pages of this post (I skipped a few), one area is not clear to me. Does the other area not have a shift charge nurse and reasonably competent staff? If so, they should only need you to check in a few times a shift as they are fam...

Do you know if references are collected by phone or by an anonymous survey with questions to mark and a box to complete if desired for "additional information"? In some states, if references are false the candidate can sue for slander. Many com...

I have managed to stick out a horrid director in my lifetime. However, she was a temporary manager and I was hoping that she would not be the permanent one. Completely different personality than our former director. At some point she refused to be th...

I am a bit confused. You were terminated because of ONE medication error and a negative drug screen? I think you said you took a drug test but did not see the results. BON will typically not care if you were terminated for 'diversion' with the lack ...

Dear caring CNA who is going to be a wonderful nurse, document your request for common equipment in writing to the DON. Staff should not have to count on 'sharing' personal equipment. In that email (preferred for a paper trail), if staff are expected...

California is not a compact state. Since the DUI is recent, you might need to talk to a lawyer. It will be worth the expense but make sure you are talking to a lawyer with experience for CA BRN issues. . . not just a lawyer that specialized in DUI. T...

You are an amazing daughter who provided care that was above and beyond. Sadly, our moms don't live forever except in our hearts. Please reach out to talk to someone. Surprisingly even our funeral homes here have resources for grief counseling. Even ...

There are a variety of preceptors out there. Some are nurturing and caring and others will do as little as possible for their preceptee. Having a preceptee can slow 'their' routine down. . . the preceptor has to be a role model for performance AND te...

Do NOT leave it off your job experience or work history. All employers do background checks and this will show up. In some states, this is enough to terminate you or fail to hire you because you falsified your application. Depending on the laws in y...

Many posters seem to think this person will fail boards. What if he is a great test taker and passes? Review courses can be fabulous in helping students at all levels pass required boards. These clinical situations will not be tested. No one knows if...

IF you were truly never charged or you were a juvenile and are able to seal your records, this does NOT need to be disclosed in applications or entrance issues. Once the record is sealed, the charge never existed. If you were truly never charged, the...

Yes, retain a lawyer or look for lower cost legal aid (perhaps with paralegals?) that can do the necessary research to see if you truly have a record of any type. If you were a minor (under 18) there is a process in California to seal the legal reco...

I agree with the neon colored tubing. Once I bought a bright neon pink stethoscope, I never had an issue. Even the doctors wouldn't borrow it! Bright yellow, green or whatever really did the trick. Engraving is impossible to see from far away and whe...

Use it as an opportunity to grow. In the ideal world, you would get some time with the charge nurse (preferably on that same shift) to go over the extra duties expected. At a minimum, ask for a written list of the extra duties and time frames for whe...

I think the bigger question I would want to know is "Did your program become accredited?". There can be changes to meet accreditation standard changes. The online vs on ground controversy is an ongoing issue. There are great online programs and shodd...

My experience is on two fronts. . . caregiver and family member/caregiver. Families struggle with the fear of the unknown. Concerns about the ability to provide the care needed (after all they are in a hospital now) and the lack of funding for privat...

Just curious as this is a hot topic here as well. Why is it ok for the floor to leave to go to ED for transport (and probably leave the floor out of ratio) if the ED is concerned about out of ratio as well? Obviously the ideal state is to have a res...

I have a few thoughts: Whether assisted or not, if the butt hits the floor, it is considered a fall in my state. Did you give report on the patient to the other nurse? Did other nurse call for help because she saw patient standing unsafely? Any ch...

I had a wise professor who may have summed up what graduation means. The actual ceremony is not just about "you". it is a way for your family and friends that supported you on the journey to see the successful conclusion (or at least this step) of yo...

A new grad RN on probation may have a difficult time getting that first job. Many employers are not willing to start a new hire with "baggage". However, there are many out there that will. It might not be in an inpatient clinical area but outpatient ...

For many employers, they will work with their current staff on these issues. They have formed a relationship and know the staff will follow through. New hires are a roll of the dice and since the CNO is ultimately responsible, many will simply not ta...

This is a difficult situation. Read the application carefully. There may be phrasing in there that indicates something along the lines of less than truthful could be grounds for immediate termination. My gut says to indicate your military service and...

There are a LOT of issues in your post but I will try to stick to the nursing oriented ones. In the US, most reputable agencies in my area will not even consider a new graduate in their employment until they have a year of experience. The agency rep...