I wrote the original response in 2016. Since then, I did quit government and work in the private sector for another 6 years. And again, I've gone back to government. What I've learned is that honestly...
I second the OP's question. I have been in nursing for 20+ years. Looking for a new position now, I am really having trouble cutting my resume to one page. There isn't much I want to omit. I would...
I have applied for a supervisor position that I do not possess the specific qualifications for. I did so at the suggestion of other administrative nurses who say I would be great for the position....
bestallaround replied to gabe55605's topic in Men in Nursing
Congratulations to you!
I am always glad to see mi gente enjoy success. I am the only one of my three sisters to have a job. They don't understand why my husband allows me to work. Good ole...
Welcome to my world.
At my hospital, we have to wear our N95s with a surgical mask over it for 12 hours. Many of us have a nose, lip, cheek, or chin issue with the mask. Not to mention dry mouth...
When all this started, the ER was not testing patients for COVID. They would send the patient up to our tele/step down unit and the next day, the attending would order the test. So we'd come in the...
Real talk......I work at a small rural hospital in NC. We have had probably over half the staff test positive at some point. The very first nurse to get sick and test positive was out of work for...
I am currently in UNCW's online RN-BSN program. I applied on a whim in the summer, not thinking I could possibly get in because of my GPA and I don't have a ton of college credits. But strangely they...
In my experience, I do think nursing is dangerous. I have been kicked, punched, spat on, had my breasts and crotch pinched- all by patients who are not in their right minds. I have had coworkers who...
bestallaround replied to epinephrine1mg's topic in General Nursing
I'm so glad you opened up and expressed how you really feel. I often feel that in nursing we try to maintain a "good girl" image. We need to be honest about our own health and feelings, even when it...
If your calves are sore, you may need to go down a compression or size. I started with the full stocking- too hot, then the thigh high- tend to roll, but I'll swear by the knee highs. I have been...