RN1298

I've been trying for a few months to find a job in DC, and now that I have my license :) I'm trying one last time before really looking for a job closer to home. I really want to make sure there isn't anything I'm overlooking. I've applied for every ...

I think if the only aspect of my life I'm thinking about is my career, then I think I would wish I'd gone the med school path instead. The doctors I know work shorter, fewer days than I do, for a lot more money and respect. But I'm just not willing t...

I wanted to do this, but then I realized it would mean taking over 8 classes that I didn't take in undergrad! If you have the option to take all your prereqs in addition to what you need for your nursing major, I would do that at the very least to ke...

What kind of personality do you think it takes to work in the ER? What kinds of personalities do you think are NOT a good fit?

I'm so sorry Getting rejected over and over again, taking a job I didn't really want in a city I don't want to be in, and continually getting rejected for the jobs I DO want even after having a little experience has been one of the hardest things. I...

Oh no no...I wish I had a new job! :) I'm just exploring different possibilities...trying to figure out what my niche might be. I know of a few ER opportunities, and while that's always been something I've been interested in pursuing, I'm not sure if...

I don't aspirate when giving vaccines, but I do with other drugs.

The office I work for has absolutely no problem hiring new grads. I think it's probably because we're a lot cheaper than Nurse of the Year w/ 25 years experience, and this job doesn't really many of the skills you gain in a hospital, so there isn't a...

I don't have any practical advice for you, but one thing that's helped me have a positive attitude (ok, I actually don't have a positive attitude about it most of the time, but I'm trying and remembering this helps...) is that I'll probably be a nurs...

I'm a new RN in a similar job too, for a few months now. I would say... don't be afraid of the doctors! They are probably really nice most of the time and this is just their job, they are humans too. Also, don't let yourself feel like this is somehow...

I think also there are a lot of big egos in healthcare. Not just physicians but a lot of nurses. We should be proud of our profession, but I think some people feel like if they know how to help improve/save someone's life, that excuses and allows the...

I graduated in December 2009 and found a job in about 3 months, but I had to relocate and it is not in a hospital. Also, I had applied for 100+ positions since September 09, mostly in Washington DC and I didn't get any encouragement there so I broade...

Anyone have tips on inserting urinary caths in pediatric patients, including babies? (i.e., landmarks, angles, anything you've found to be helpful!) Thanks :)

Thank you so much for the advice everyone!! janfrn, I really like your advice about the 2x2s... that seems to be my mine problem, that my fingers are constantly slipping... but I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're saying. are you saying use...

I can't help but see the similarities between nurses and teachers... both are traditionally female roles; both have come a long way in the last 100 years; and both are stretched to the limit and expected to just put up with far more than is reasonabl...

Me too! It's so helpful and enlightening to hear so many different nurses' perspectives. (Except for the party poopers! :-P)

Is it possible for you to get a repeat skin test, and then get several opinions before deciding to take the meds? In my short experience so far, a *lot* of nurses and even some doctors aren't really 100% clear on what constitutes a positive reaction,...

I have to disagree with those that have said it depends on what region you're in. I applied for jobs in many different states and regions, and there is no place where it is easy to get a job right now. I do think there is less competition for jobs in...

It's abused where I work. One nurse calls in for migraines so often, she might as well be a part-time worker. I know migraines are miserable and can be debilitating... but if you're missing 3 full days of work a week (out of a 5 day workweek), it see...

Haha! You guys are hilarious. Yeah, that doesn't seem right to be able to tell someone they can't come to work... or it seems like there should at least be a policy limiting how many times it can happen in a pay period? if they hired you as a fulltim...

I work at a clinic. The work environment is much better--I get an hour for lunch!!--but I also get very little respect from patients and parents (it's a peds clinic). I feel like they view me more as an obstacle they have to get around before they ca...

Well I haven't been a nurse for long, but I feel like the grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence. I think being an engineer...or a teacher...or a dentist or doctor...sounds kind of awesome. I haven't been a nurse long enough to sa...

well you'll use your a&p, but i know we kind of got a review of that in patho. but as for the other ones like.... anthropology?? lol no way :) just enjoy this time and make the most of the free time you have while you take your prereqs! good luck...

Does anyone have any advice for getting over this? I got a job where I'll be giving a lot of shots to a lot of kiddies, and I'm so afraid one is going to jump again and I'll stick myself again