KayteRN

I am hunting for jobs now. And I read so much about getting your license (which seems to be more straighforward than getting hired). I have my license, (2 weeks ago), but now am terrified of the hunt. I have had a few GN interviews prior. But nothing...

I also just started working in ICU (cardiac/neuro) after 1.5 years working in psych. I am struggling. It's been a very difficult adjustment. There is so much to keep track of and to know. It's still quite overwhelming. Just when I think I'm on top of...

I was hired at a county psych hospital, which is sucky in the area. Worked there for almost a year and JUST got hired at a very great hospital in my area on another psych unit.* I have these on my record: possession/paraphernalia, marijuana (2001) DU...

I just recently got a job as a psych nurse on a mainly geropsych unit, that I began 3 weeks ago. There are some younger pts as well, but "frail", or vulnerable (as if psych pts aren't). i.e. with more medical problems as well, that may have greater d...

I also just got my first RN job in a behavioral health setting, working in the county facility. There is the potential for violent patients, and that does frighten me. I DO however feel, that a "good" psych nurse is able to communicate and tune into ...

I am in the exact same boat here. 1 year later, RN and still no job. DON'T go to school for nursing and waste all of that time. They won't give you a chance (employers). They simply wont.

i wouldn't bother. I have a record. I got INTO school. I graduated from school. I was allowed a license. I passed my boards. And a year later, nobody will hire me. Even though it's illegal to NOT hire me based on my background. THey can. And they do....

No. I filed bankruptcy last year and still took my nclex. Havne't found someone to hire me yet, but thats another story.

Had interviews at 2 different places the last week in june. BOTH were really great! One place (a rehab unit at a LTC) I had a 2nd interview. HR knew about the background, and called me in for the 2nd. I thought this was a great sign. The other place...

I agree with who said to stay and work. Also a new grad, and been looking FOR A YEAR. I would give anything to have a hospital job. PLUS, many hospitals, (even in this economy) will help pay for a portion of your schooling if you decide you like it a...

I really feel for you. I have been in the same situation (in WI) since LAST MAY. Of 09! So for me it's been over a year. I just started volunteering at an STD clinic and a free clinic I start volunteering at within 1 week to try to network and make c...

What type of establishment did you get hired at? Was it recently? With the economy dive and all? I'm really hopeful about this job, but obviously, I have an uphill battle. I'm not sure whether it's a tiny hill, or a big ole' one quite yet. Time will ...

Right. I have my license. It's the JOB I'm concerned with now. I have them listed in the begining of the blog I believe.

I've found it hard, as I have no experience. So I don't know how to get into home health. How did you do it Chicago? Did you have prior experience? I just had an excellent interview at a hosp in Milwaukee. I was recomended by HR to be interviewed, lo...

That's horrible. I am a diabetic (type 1), and wear a tiffany style bracelet with and engraved charm on it stating "diabetic insulin" on both sides of the charm. I would think that as a medical professional, it's horrible practice to overlook an engr...

I always refer to these as the "default email" and have gotten it frequently. I granduated in May (BSN, and am a new RN) and am having great difficulty finding a job, but have an interview on monday for a hospital in my area. I am praying that it is ...

I don't want to discourage you from doing that. But depending what state you're in. It may not be an option. For instance. In WI, you can get some felonies overturned I believe 10 years after or something. However, to do that, the governer has to agr...

I am in a similar yet different situation. I have a municipal violation for retail theft, (as well as a DUI and marijuana conviction from 10 years back). I am a RN, BSN in the state of WI. So I was given my license, but am having problems finding a j...

It's really stressfull. I find myself getting depressed already, because I have a history as well. So not only am I dealing with a bad economy, I am dealing with my own past as well. It's hard to stay positive. I was so hopeful that this job would ha...

Never bring up salary until THEY bring it up. They'll tell you what they want to offer you, and if you want to say "is that negotiable?" But make sure you know what new grads are making in your area first.

I just accepted a job at a LTC facility. Graduated BSN in may, and passed my NCLEX in December, after I waited a bit to take it. I started this last monday, and after 5 days, I don't think I can go back monday. THere are so many violations in the par...

This just in: the company I just was hired at. I'm quitting asap. I MAY go back on monday, but we'll see. It's horrible. There are so many violations, and such substandard care it's ridiculous. Evidently the state is supposed to come in because it wa...

Like I said, I have different things on my record than you do. But I have MORE things on my record as well. I just recently started at a rehab facility. I am leary, because its definately NOT my first choice of employment. I'd much rather a hospital....

I post this with such trepidation, as I fear the response, although with that said: knowledge is power, I guess. I have three "black marks" on my record. 2 are not misdemenors (in the state of WI anyways), or felonies. But they are considerd "municip...

Just reporting back. I just found a job! It's at a Rehab health facility, I start on monday. So I answered my own question. "Yes. You can get hired with priors".