Barbara Hessinger

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  1. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

    My college is happily pumping out around 70-80 graduates a year in a small community. Enough

  2. Finally had an interview! :)

    Barbara Hessinger replied to jadu1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats and hopefully you get in. Let us know, Best Wishes,

  3. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Wow, this turned out to be a mind opening thread. Thanks to the nursing student who started it. I guess all of us have to find a way to deal with this current situation. From what I hear, we will...

  4. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Couple things come to mind. First, there could be quite a pressure on hourly pay caused by the current over-saturation. And why does the media insist on "educating" the public about this so called...

  5. Health care reform: what it means

    Barbara Hessinger replied to mscranton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am from Germany and when my mom was diagnosed with cancer, she immediately went through surgery. I also worked for the health insurance business overseas for many years and I know that there are...

  6. New grad to Home Instead Senior Care..

    Barbara Hessinger replied to ladymarfee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked for Comfort Keepers before I received my LPN license and employers can care less. I do understand your motivation to find a job. Trust me, I feel the

  7. Is anyone else having trouble finding work?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to zelda878's topic in General Nursing

    I am in AZ in a smaller town and still look for work since last summer. I am a new grad though. However, I own some rental property and in 10 years never had any problems. Now I am forced to start...

  8. Med. Assistant Ques.To Nurses

    Barbara Hessinger replied to MEDRULES's topic in General Nursing

    Just saw an ad in my paper where the local hospital is looking for MA for the outpatient clinic. But, they are only hiring experienced MA's. Experience and being a new grad is the catch here. Good...

  9. RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    Also check out the forums on indeed.com. There are a few good threads which could give you some more insight, especially regarding the job situation and

  10. someone tell me it gets better after RN school???

    Barbara Hessinger replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    Beside that it takes some time to get used to it, it really opened my eyes about being old one day and on the receiving end. It is hard to imagine though when you are just in your

  11. Life as a New Grad Sucks

    Barbara Hessinger replied to lifeasanewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just curious, did you find a job by

  12. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    Barbara Hessinger replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That was exactly my point earlier. The nursing programs continue to increase there enrollment while knowing that the new grads (obviously with some exceptions as mentioned) will have a hard time...

  13. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    Barbara Hessinger replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The media is nothing but smoke and mirrors and can't be trusted. The problem I have with the situation is the role the nursing schools play in all this. They keep on increasing the number of students...

  14. Ready to graduate... HELP!

    Barbara Hessinger replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to my experience. I got out of a 2 year program after one year because I realized my money wasn't worth spending on a college which could care less teaching me hands on. I might go back one...

  15. Finding Happiness??? Can it be done?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Can understand how you feel but having a job should be enough to make you happy in these tough

  16. RN--TO LPN

    Barbara Hessinger replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here are my 2 cents. I have been in a 2 year program and got out last summer to obtain my LPN license. I am in AZ and I still don't have a job. I am willing to work as a caregiver but have not tried...

  17. I FEEL LIKE I'VE MADE AN ABSOLUTE MISTAKE BECOMING AN LVN! I regret doing this!

    Barbara Hessinger replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in California Nursing

    Just to make you feel better, I got my license this summer and so far no job. I decided to take a break after the first year of school because it was just getting ridiculous and the hands on training...

  18. If there are no jobs in Nursing then where are the Jobs ??

    Barbara Hessinger replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I am in AZ and I noticed that physical/occupational therapists seem to be in high demand and job offers are open for new grads. Unfortunately, there are waiting lists to get in schools, and there are...

  19. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone ever consider how the CEOs of these companies sit in their million $ mansions and enjoy the holidays while the worker bees provide for their rich filthy lifestyle. It is a disgusting...

  20. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Camoflower, being 50 myself I so agree with that respect issue. And having teenagers myself... Your post cracked me

  21. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    Barbara Hessinger replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I am 50 and in my second semester. And English is my second language. It can be done, just focus and study a lot. And I am not the oldest student in my class. The only concern is finding somebody who...

  22. All I want for Christmas is a single payer plan!

    Barbara Hessinger replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, there needs to be a change. I am from Germany and we have social health insurance where everybody according to their income pays into a mandatory system. For example, students pay a very low...

  23. I need serious encouragement/reasons to stay at my BORING job

    Barbara Hessinger replied to DaisyChains's topic in First Year After Licensure

    DaisyChains, I hope that your situation is better now. I have worked in other women dominated professions before and I have a hard time understanding why women have to be so cruel to each other. How...