The Purple Smurf replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery
GotoGirlRN, what state are you in? I want to make sure I NEVER work there. I know these people exist everywhere unfortunately, but I wasn't to know which state's BON is going to encourage and condone...
The Purple Smurf replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Nursing
I don't think it has to be "your calling" whatever that is suppose to mean, but I do think to be a great nurse you need certain personality traits. You need to be respectful and tolerant of others....
The Purple Smurf replied to The Purple Smurf's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for all your advice about presenting myself and my resume, but what I really need help with ASAP is what type of info should even be on the resume. I don't know whether or not to spend time...
The Purple Smurf replied to Mosesblah's topic in General Nursing
Wow, I am applying there soon, how recent is that info?? Do you know if it's a good place to work? I will have my BSN soon but don't want to get stuck somewhere because no one wants to work there...
The Purple Smurf replied to The Purple Smurf's topic in General Nursing
Does getting extra certs such as ACLS, PALS, FHR, NRP help much? What about taking online CE type stuff for patient safety, etc? Going to Nursing conferences & teleconferences? What about academic...
I just got my first letter of recommendation from one of my clinical instructors are it's pretty short, only 1 paragraph. Should I be concerned that this will look bad and seek another person to write...
The Purple Smurf replied to The Purple Smurf's topic in General Nursing
How long of a letter of reference is too short? I just got one back from one of my instructors and it's pretty short, just one succinct paragraph. It was all very nice things in it, but I don't know...
The Purple Smurf replied to MeganAK's topic in General Nursing
Do you know if it's hard to find a job working for IHS? I thought I read that working in a rural area for IHS can help pay for your education loans, does your facility take new
I was wondering what kind of things really stick out to you on new grad resumes? How much do really great letters of recommendation matter? Since we all complete the same required classes, what makes...
Today I was in a community health rotation and I saw something I feel very uncomfortable with an need some advice. I am a BSN student and and 6 months from graduating (just background on knowledge...