HeatherGurl84

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  1. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I am still waiting........maybe I need to break out the scrubs and do a "job"

  2. RNs and Phlebotomy

    HeatherGurl84 replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    In school we were not allowed to do them, and in employment I have always worked where a lab handled every venipuncture. I hope to learn through a job who is willing to train

  3. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Good for

  4. Because that's the way we've always done it around here

    HeatherGurl84 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank You for this!!

  5. Attitudes of New Nurses

    HeatherGurl84 replied to NextGen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish more people were like this! I would loved to have seen the instructor's face. I am happy to say that I did leave that job after the nurse manager told me to my face that "You are not a good...

  6. Need Some Advice-New Job or Stay at Current Job?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to cangel's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can decide if it is financially possible for you to switch jobs. Compare the pros & the cons-better work environment vs. payment for school-can you afford to make the swap. With cheaper...

  7. Attitudes of New Nurses

    HeatherGurl84 replied to NextGen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first job out of nursing school, I had an older nurse who was suppose to be a "mentor" ask me "Did you even go to nursing school?" in front of other colleagues when I simply asked about something I...

  8. Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a public health nurse, I worked the convenient hours, never worked a holiday, or weekend, and had the family time. We had nurses with newborns who kept these hours and their career.....and made it...

  9. New job!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to LPNlisaD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!!!!

  10. Is it normal to be nervous about "re-learning" skills?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been unemployed for 18 months and am currently interviewing for new positions. I was a Public Health Nurse at a local health department, so we mainly focused on education and not a lot of...

  11. Is it normal to be nervous about "re-learning" skills?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Quote Thank You....I NEEDED to hear

  12. Nursing Job when been out of school for a year

    HeatherGurl84 replied to ICDATTJCWSM's topic in General Nursing

    I did not get my first nursing job until 18 months out of school! Keep your options open, look at clinics, health department, hospital, and all areas of nursing. You will find an area that you LOVE....

  13. Is it normal to be nervous about "re-learning" skills?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the suggestions! If I do receive an offer I plan to be open and honest about needing to re-familiarize myself. I will check into refresher courses

  14. Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a new grad nurse, you can also get positions in doctor's offices, clinics where you do NOT work 12 hour shifts, weekends, or holidays. My first new grad job was as a Public Health Nurse in a local...

  15. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    HeatherGurl84 replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wear glasses for true prescription purposes...not the benefit of stopping bodily fluid splashes.

  16. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    The place I am hoping to receive an offer from has no rules on scrub color/design so the sky is the limit

  17. When did you find out you got the job?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am very glad you got

  18. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    To me time with family, actually having a life is worth more in the longrun

  19. When did you find out you got the job?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    wow I am so sorry you were that stressed! What type of position were you interviewing

  20. Needs some cheering up

    HeatherGurl84 replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A majority of physicians are totally into "drama." They seem to make things 1000x worse than they are. Dont sweat it! I have been there......even had a nurse call me "STUPID" in front of a group of...

  21. Can a diagnosis of a mental illness potentially harm your chances of getting a job?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If an employer were to access your medical records that would be a HIPAA violation. It is only their business IF you tell them

  22. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is ridiculous as them saying "You need experience to get experience." Very frustrating!! I have been applying not just to hospitals but clinics, health departments, etc. You cannot limit yourself...

  23. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  24. When did you find out you got the job?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    I do think your interview went very well according to your description. Do you know if they are truly open to hiring new grads? Did they know you were a new grad going into the interview? It usually...

  25. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I had a promising job interview this morning too....and really want an offer. I have a closet full of scrubs, so maybe I need to dust them