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Yes, a name can help or hurt you. My last name makes people think I am a race that I am not. It's funny what people say :-0 Before I got married recently I did not get any call backs for a job interview. When I changed my last name I got call backs r...

Express your passion for the job. Everyone says "I always wanted to work with kids" or any other generic answer, make yours stand out.........instead let them know you and your story. Let them see your heart and your passion to make a difference. Don...

Great post!!! As a nurse I love helping students, teaching, giving feedback, and watching them learn new skills.

I moved here from another state after graduation and had a hard time finding a job. I had given up and just decided to do what I have been doing for years.......let my husband take care of me and our family I only appiled for jobs when I felt like i...

It was more of a dig at the companies who advertise in night clubs, bars, casinos, loungers, etc. I am a nurse and I didn't realize the dangerous effects it was having on me. Granted I am far from a saint and kind a million things I have done in my l...

Helped my ADHD too

I was one of those pts. I had been drinking red bull and vodka for almost 4 years. I had chest pain for almost 2 years but never connected the dots. I went to the doctor for pain in my shoulder and we were just discussing everything and I mentioned h...

Hello.......I feel you're pain!!!! I work on in PCU and we can have up to 7 pts, but average 6:1. It is unsafe and fair to us or our pt's. I just got a new job and I look forward to turning in my 2 wk notice. You are a brave woman!!!!

If you are near the tampa area I know a good hospital that takes new grads

I was also an aide before I became a nurse and after being on both sides I don't think it is fair to blame the RN for the load CNA's have to do. STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! Is often the problem. Many facilities higher up's have no idea what w...

I know at my facility they are not hiring LPN's due to the push for RN's and the lack of jobs of new RN's I think it would be even harder for LPN's. The insurance companies pay more out to hospitals that have a greater number of RN's. There are a few...

I get to work about 6:45, get my pt assignment for the day. I look up the H&P, consults, order's, labs, VS hx - to not trend or change. I go and look in on my pt's rooms to make sure no one is in distress and assess who is the most critical. I ge...

1. How many goodies your doctors get Is your doctor prescribing you certain drugs because those are the best for your condition or because of a pharmaceutical company's influence? Here's one way you can find out. The Physician Payment Sunshine Act un...

One thing I am sure all of us can agree with with....... When I had my first child in the UK I was young, dumb, and alone. I had no idea how to take care of a baby. My midwife came to my house everyday to help me care for the baby and teach me how t...

I live in the UK for years and LOVED it. There was such a peace of mind knowing that I didn't have to choose between taking care of family or taking care of my health. Not to mention France has the #1 rated healthcare system. What part of Europe are...

I am so excited!!!! Health care is not a privilege it is a RIGHT!!!! Example - I just bought a brand new car, no driving hx and/or no previous accidents. I have NO choice but to buy car insurance because it is the law. If I get caught driving withou...

Praying that I can leave bedside nursing as soon as possible. I hate it, it's depressing, it make me want to crawl up in a bed and die. I cry on my way to work, at work, and leaving work. I am motived by the Lord and pray for His strength everyday.

Always remember that it is okay to ask questions and ask for help. There is a new grad on our floor who may not make it out of orientation because she wants to look like she knows everything and they are thinking about letting her go. I feel bad b/c ...

I only wear my wedding band - no engagement ring. It works out okay for me. I feel lost without something on my finger.

I work in a small hospital on the telemetry floor, I have only been working as a nurse for 7 months. I have realized that what I do is more towards the critical care side than telemetry. The majority of my patients are crazy ill. We have codes at lea...

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I also think it varies on the size of facility. Larger hospitals telemetry units often do not deal with cardiac issues all the time. When I worked at a county facility the telemetry unit took alcoholic and drug addicts to monitor their hearts while...

Oh, my bad......I think you misinterpreted what I said. I agreed with you. I was just elaborating on what you said not debating. I thought what you put was good.

My telemetry unit deals with all cardiac pt's. Most cardiac pt's have several other medical prm's from DM, PE, stroke, HTN, cancer, dementia, and extensive medical hx's. With that being said you are caring for more than just a cardiac pt. I get pt's ...

Thank you, that was an amazing story.