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  1. Job offer on the spot

    germanshep replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    @mjmoon I totally agree! I have to stay one year regardless of the environment. The internship is 3 months (so I have to stay one year and 3 months). It is an at will state so I am sooo worried about...

  2. Job offer on the spot

    germanshep replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar situation. I accepted a position for a new grad in a unit I do not want. When I went back in after the interview, I had a to sign a commitment stating if I leave after my...

  3. New Job 35 miles away

    germanshep replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    OMG-we are like mirror images of each other! I just got a new job which is 35 miles away, in another state and have to work 5 8hour rotating shifts I live in one of the WORST rated areas for traffic....

  4. gift ideas for nurses I have clinical with...

    germanshep replied to ldutton2's topic in General Nursing

    When in school I gave coffee gift cards. There was a Caribou Coffee inside the hospital and a Starbucks outside the hospital. Or, I would pick up a box of coffee from each place with plenty of cream,...

  5. Watch your manners please..

    germanshep replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear he is getting out tomorrow! Best of luck in his recovery

  6. Single Mom and Night Nurse??

    germanshep replied to akaRNmle's topic in General Nursing

    What about school nursing? You would have the same hours as your son, plus ample sick and personal leave and time for appts and play groups. You would also have summers off to attend camps for austic...

  7. RN job outlook in South Florida

    germanshep replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    I heard FL does not differentiate between an ASN vs the BSN. Education never hurts, especially if your future facility becomes a magnet hospital. So I say go for it now because it is easier to go...

  8. Suburban Hospital new grads

    germanshep replied to fsv1024's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi Pokytrokyt, I was just hired for a position. So far I have been extremely impressed with the hiring process but anything will impress me after an awful, disorganized nursing school lol. Sorry I...

  9. Getting hit on at work?

    germanshep replied to ToughLover's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fresh out of high school young man on the post-surgical unit when I did my internship. Both the young man and his dad hit on me....ICK. After that experience, I always wear an tight, high...

  10. What do you do to destress?

    germanshep replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Kickboxing

  11. 2 job offers, which one to choose?

    germanshep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all that answered my question for the child pysch interview :) I was offered the job!! But I also have an offer on an ortho/neuro. Both sound great to me, however, I am worried if I choose...

  12. 2 job offers, which one to choose?

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you every one!!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my post and reply with your opinions and stories:) This site is awesome!! I accepted the ortho/neuro position because I really...

  13. 2 job offers, which one to choose?

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  14. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, thanks so much :) Glad to hear you enjoy it! 5 more hours to go before the

  15. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much!! You gave great pointers and what to watch out for. I had no idea this unit could be so intense! Thanks again

  16. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I will start to look at the threads. I did a clinical at an HCA facility and liked the facility, just not the

  17. activities assistant?

    germanshep replied to clamtown's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Look at mental health facilities. I am interviewing at a place tomorrow and they offer groups for the patients. In my experiences, activities assistants got paid very low wages, had their budget cut...

  18. Knee, work, weight..ugh!

    germanshep replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    My gym has an "elliptical" for arms which is quite a workout! Def weights with a small amount of weight, with lots of reps. I used to do the seated rowing machine, by pushing off with one leg (the...

  19. I notice a trend...

    germanshep replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes co-workers can make or break a place. Never ask them to help you out/cover a patient-they could potentially cause an issue for you. Leave the nurse's station/med room/break room when they...

  20. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I think the facility uses the RN pay scale and start all new grads at the same

  21. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you taking the time. I will def write these down to ask. The facility is a mental health facility, specializing in children, adolescents and adults. I am...

  22. Child Pysch Interview

    germanshep replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  23. What would YOU have done

    germanshep replied to my4helpers's topic in General Nursing

    OMG-this breaks my heart. I am so sorry for your uncle and your family. Is it too late to call the patient advocate line? Can be transfer facilities? It is great that you are looking after your

  24. How to get my foot in the door as a new grad??????

    germanshep replied to kari2009's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer! LTC patients love to make crafts, listen to music, etc. Sometimes I bring in my WII-they love to bowl. I hate to give you this advice b/c if sounds awful....personally I would wait to see...

  25. need info about marymount's bsn program

    germanshep replied to beverly25's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congrats on getting into Trinity!! As for Marymount, there is an extreme lack of communication. They follow the "chain of command" when it suits them. They are basically selfish and unwilling to work...