Calbrunette

Calbrunette has 7 years experience.

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1. New job and not enough hours. What would you do?

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a new job and I'm not getting the hours I was hired for (20/wk). It's a clinic job and there just aren't enough patients. There's a lot of changes going on and in an effort to be cooperative...

2. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

   Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

   I'm the only one that would be required to take call on this particular day (the one day the department is closed). So yes, I would be the only one that has to take call in the entire department. It's...

3. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

   Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

   It's one of the specialty departments in a hospital. 10-hour shift. And the call requirements stated in the interview are not at all what was stated in job posting. Having never done call I just don't...

4. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

   Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

   I'm assuming the position would pay the usual $2-$5 per hour that most call pays but that obviously isn't the same as what I'm earning per hour as an RN. I feel like since my day isn't my own that I'm...

5. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm interested in a job that would require call one day a week. There is no rotating call for this one day; it would be required of only me only every single week. I've never done call before so not...

6. Dilemma with PRN job and floating...need advice

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   I started a new PRN job almost 3 months ago. It's a unit-based position but I was told in the interview I would be first to float. I was OK with this. So far I've been floated four times. Two of those...

7. Overwhelmed at new job

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   Been an RN for about 8 years. Recently changed jobs going from one major hospital system in my town to another major hospital system (tele/obs floor on both). Every single thing in the new hospital is...

8. Ever been a clinical instructor?

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   Been considering looking into this for some side work. I'm talking about the type of clinical instructor that oversees the students at their clinical days for school. What are the pros and cons to...

9. OK, one more time...Masters in Education???

   Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

   Considering a Masters in Nursing Education. But a very well-educated colleague suggested CNS instead since ultimately I just want to stay in a clinical environment and not be too far from the bedside....

10. What is a Masters in Nursing used for?

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Serious question, but what is a Masters in Nursing (MS) used for? I don't know anyone with that particular Masters degree and it seems very general/vague. Is this more for a leadership path or...

11. Help with behavior-based interview questions!!!!!!!!!

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Need fast help with answering these types of interview questions. I tend to struggle with coming up with good answers. It always feels so fake and forced. I actually normally interview really well...

12. Never feeling good enough, despite milestones

    Calbrunette replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate. I'm struggling with the same thing myself. However...I'm not sure I know the answer but I can tell you that the grass isn't always greener. There is nothing wrong with being...

13. What else to add to resume????

    Calbrunette posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Help me brainstorm...what else should I be including on my nursing resume to make sure I'm not forgetting anything? I have my education, licenses, certifications, work history, etc. Just not sure what...

14. Question for Managers about Charge role

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the solid replies. It's good food for thought. I just need to figure out how to not let this affect my

15. Question for Managers about Charge role

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently left (quit) my RN job after six years on the same unit. While there I was never approached about being a Charge RN or Manager. I'm a good nurse and employee. My patients loved me and my...