calhirn

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1. Well-seasoned Diploma/AD RN -Want to relocate but can't secure a job.

   calhirn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I have also had the same problem trying to secure a job relocating and even in my local area. I have been doing agency work for a year and a half as I have not been able to secure a permanent position and I have over 27 years of experience in a vari...

2. Lied to in Interview

   calhirn replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   RUN GIRL RUN! Don't feels guilty about leaving your new position at the rehab place. You can alway explain to the dialysis center that the job was not what you were told it was supposed to be or that you felt you were not a good fit for the company...

3. Burned out and looking for job

   calhirn replied to calhirn's topic in General Nursing

   Can not relocate at present, to many obligations here. Yes this área is saturated.

4. Burned out and looking for job

   calhirn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an older RN, working for about 30 years. Recently had to quit My job or be FIRED. Out of work for Over a MONTH and can´t find work. Even temp agencies aré requiring more recent experience to work in Any field. I have multitude of experie...

5. Queens punchbowl ER

   calhirn replied to ughhmehh's topic in Hawaii

   I worked Queens ER for eight years. Queens os a beautiful hospital but Management sucks, ER personel aré full if themselves from Nurses to Doctors to techs. There aré a few Docs who aré nice but There is One little Fat young Japanese doc who is ...

6. New nurses thinking of leaving nursing

   calhirn replied to mswim's topic in New Nurse

   The backbiting has and always will exist no matter what type of job you have. If I were you, I would start looking for a new job in nursing but one where the hospital respects their nurses. Perhaps a union hospital would be a better fit for you. I...

7. New Nurse Completely Surprised!!!

   calhirn replied to LPNlisaD's topic in General Nursing

   Good for you! You should always follow universal precautions, not only to protect yourself but your patients as well. I'm wondering what the infection rate is at your facility. Using gloves when drawing blood or starting IV's is a learned skill. ...

8. Peers don't believe nurses can't get jobs...

   calhirn replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

   My best friend and I are applying to Saudi for jobs. We are that desperate!

9. Peers don't believe nurses can't get jobs...

   calhirn replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have 20 years in varied specialties. Most recent 8 years in ER. I moved from Hawaii to Calif. for what was supposed to be a better opportunity for me to get ahead. I was fired on the last day of my orientation. I was left without the bonus prom...