diligent-trooper replied to cowgirlnik22's topic in General Nursing
Long term care is the place you should be looking. You need to be able to provide proof you have the basic nursing skill sets. It is true the job description is not as set-in-stone, but a nurse...
I agree with the previous post. Anxiety is normal, but throwing up is not. Usually the body can take a certain amount of stress, but if the stressful experience continues for a while, the body...
diligent-trooper replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing
This is a stressful time for you, and the OCD symptom usually worsen. I would advise you to seek assistance, if you are not already in counseling or consulted a
diligent-trooper replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing
Ummm... No orientation? No introduction to the floor? The management must not know anything about creating a work environment with the goal of excellence in care. Every place I have worked in my...
diligent-trooper replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing
This smells rotten. I have heard of similar programs. One Hospital actually had a special area for such members. One-on-One nursing care 24/7, and they were treated like royalty, regardless of their...
diligent-trooper replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing
I agree with the previous post. What was the initial screening process? (was there a test, phone interview, etc.) I believe the most frustrating part of the process is the simple- not knowing. I...
diligent-trooper replied to southern.bellex3's topic in General Nursing
Don't go into crisis mode... You are an individual who is right for a Nursing career. You have the right attitude. What I suggest is to get or make a "clinical flow sheet." You can use one side of...
diligent-trooper replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing
Holy cow... leave nursing, and go into medicine? You come from a rich family? How are you possibly going to pay off the prior loans? Oh, you're 19. That explains
diligent-trooper replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing
Well gees, and HR people like to act like they are looking for individuals who are pro-active. But, what does one expect from the people who think up the nonsense "Mission Statements." (Those are a...
diligent-trooper replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing
It is a question which I do not believe there is any direct answer. Depending on whom you ask, the answer may be pro or con...without any definitive proof. Why do you
diligent-trooper replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing
It should not make a difference... Every graduate nurse must pass the NCLEX exam. If one applies to a Hospital that requires a "screening-knowledge-based" test, then the score one receives is what...