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I agree with you. I have lived in much better places and can't wait to leave- I hate Houston. It is great that we all have different tastes, otherwise we would all be living in the same spot!! I forgot who said this quote or if I remember it correctl...

I wish I lived in Alaska :)

Are there any respectable childcare options for night shift in Houston? I live in the Cypress area and will be working night shift in the Medical center. I need someone to watch my kids and I dont really have any friends or relatives in the area... d...

Thank you, I will check it out :)

You will find something! I am a '09 new grad with a lot less experience than you have (with an ADN to boot) and have had MANY recent job offers in the past 3 months from hospitals. I finally had to start turning down interviews because it was gettin...

I am a new grad and was offered a job in LTAC for $30/Hr with a 6:1 nurse pt ratio (no vents-they are in our ICU). As a new grad I am having a hard time finding a job and it's this or LTC ... Do hospitals frown on this sort of experience? Also, how d...

It looks unprofessional and cheap. Imagine a lawyer wearing a suit with teddy bears on it in the corporate world...

I worked for free during clinical rotations in nursing school. Now I want to get PAID.

"considered for employment" after completion?! Wow... I think the same sort of probationary period should apply to this as it does for a regular employee-- there should be a job waiting for you after completion unless you fail the 30, 60, 90 day prob...

I recently graduated from nursing school and when we went to clinicals you were NOT allowed to have a tattoo showing. They made you cover it with a band aid or go home if you showed up to the site without it concealed. I would wear a long sleeve shi...

It has something to do with caffeine causing a surge in insulin... my doctor explained it to me once because I also get hypoglycemic after having a caffeinated drink.

Why would she lose her friends? Doesn't she still have 4 nights OFF per week to see them? I am not getting it? I also don't work nights so there might be something I am missing. I would think if she worked 5 nights a week there may be an issue, but i...

Just send a text message--KIDDING I would do both like others mentioned(e-mail & hard copy), that way you have proof it was sent.

You could always apply-- you may or may not get hired.. also, be careful about burning bridges. I wouldn't tell the new place you are already working-- they will think your a job hopper and that you will leave them as well. JMO

How about shadowing for a day in each area that you are interested in-- sometimes the specialty we think we will love is NOT what we expected it to be.

How far would you commute each way (not relocating) for a hospital job as a new grad? I am curious what others think...

Hi , I was wondering how far any of you would commute for a job as a new grad..?? I am trying to make a decision in this stinky economy.

:yeah:Congrats to ALL of you!!! It is a HUGE accomplishment and a TON of sacrifice!!!

I like both of those ideas.. I get bored hearing the same music over and over again. Those two things will def keep me entertained, thanks!

After 2 Hours on the floor I handed over the phone they gave me and said NO THANKS! This was last week actually. I am a new grad w/ only 6-7 months experience in mother/baby and we had to move. I got a job here on a med/surg floor , walked in for my ...

I just got a call from a place that stated the nurses do "shift work".. 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off and every other weekend or something like that-- she talked too fast.. This just sounds like a normal schedule-- is there a reason she ...

Thanks.. I have heard of the different shifts, just never heard of them referred to it like that . I think it was just the way she said it because she asked if I was OK with it. I immediately thought don't most nurses work 12 hour shifts??? Anyways i...

What type of job are you wanting exactly? Maybe we can brainstorm with you..

The drive should take 50-60 min w/ no traffic, but I have to give myself extra in case I hit traffic.. I think I will find a Starbucks nearby and sit and drink coffee until my shift starts. Im not really worried about the commute-- every job I have e...

Great!!! I'm glad you called!