Patti_RN

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  1. CCAC Nursing school or possibly one of the others?

    Patti_RN replied to Newme17's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with the advice you got Sali22 that nursing isn't something to be done on a whim. What you see, as a patient, is far, far different than the reality of being a nurse. And, Labor and Delivery...

  2. Hardly a "new grad" anymore... this feels like a curse?

    Patti_RN replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    It's a difficult situation for anyone to be in, but don't despair! As someone else said, it's not unusual for that first job to be elusive. The first thing to do is find something to put on your...

  3. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    Patti_RN replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi J.Mil ! I'm not sure of Joanne's exact title, but she is one of the high level administrators at Shadyside SON. And, of course I have NO idea what she is calling about! But... think about this......

  4. Did anyone have a CI who stole from the clinical site?

    Patti_RN replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    My friend is a surg tech who works part time at our hospital and also worked for a physician who owns a number of surgery centers. The doctor asked my friend to bring items from the hospital OR for...

  5. Inmates as Patients in Hospital

    Patti_RN replied to 4cas2's topic in General Nursing

    Common sense is important in these situations. I spent some time working in our county's jail; some inmates were difficult, couldn't be trusted and others were downright dangerous--we also had inmates...

  6. Can't find a job!!! Not a "new grad" anymore! :( HELP.

    Patti_RN replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's tough not being able to find a job, especially in a profession where there is such a shortage! It's important not to take it personally! It became depressing when I'd apply for jobs and never...

  7. Can't find a job!!! Not a "new grad" anymore! :( HELP.

    Patti_RN replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in the same position, not too long ago... There are various reasons that hospitals won't hire 'stale' new grads. First, even though nursing school is rigorous and you learn a lot, you also...

  8. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    Patti_RN replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good luck to all! I am a Shadyside SON grad and know exactly what you're going through... the admission process is difficult... the admission test makes everyone nervous, but it is a good indicator of...