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  1. Why won't anyone hire new graduate nurses??!!?!?

    sameyjaney replied to samae23's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up. It took me 7 months to find a job. Keep searching. Make personal contact when possible (ex. show up at Human Resources and ask to talk to nurse recruiter etc.). Mostly just be very...

  2. Dansko work shoes. Your opinion?

    sameyjaney replied to Jenni811's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love um. Wear them every

  3. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    sameyjaney replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I currently have a 1hr commute home after a night shift. I park far away in the parking lot so in the morning I have the fresh air on my face as I walk to my car. Then I refrain from blasting the heat...

  4. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    sameyjaney replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the hospitals in my area are starting to require a BSN if you would like to work there. Currently you can still apply if you just have an associates, but you have to sign an agreement that you...

  5. Another job hunting question! help

    sameyjaney replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I am all about showing up. When I couldn't find a job at a hospital I stepped up my game and showed up on the floor I was applying for with my resume and cover letter in hand and asked to talk to the...

  6. hi everyone!

    sameyjaney replied to hopefullyNursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I did Kaplan. They will return your money or let you re-take the course for free if you don't pass the first time as long as you make sure to complete their entire course content before you sit for...

  7. Administering Capsules

    sameyjaney replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My advice is to talk to pharmacy and ask them if you can open the capsule. I went through this very same thing when I first started. Nurses were like, "I was always taught to open these ones."...

  8. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

    sameyjaney replied to onlyj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the nurse is maybe just a tad bit envious of all the sitting you are doing while he or she is running around on the floor, so they are taking it out on you by making hurtful comments. Fact of...

  9. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    sameyjaney replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow. That is some INTENSE physical testing. I am a petite young girl too. I guarantee you there is no way I would pass the test either. My physical testing for employment consisted of getting my...

  10. New RN on the verge of a breakdown.... Help!!

    sameyjaney replied to RN1221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse too. My preceptor was very open with me about having very similar feelings when she first began her career. She said after a year she finally stopped getting nauseous before her...

  11. Is this professional?

    sameyjaney replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    My only possible explanation for this is that she has eyes that are sensitive to the computer screen lighting so when she is charting for long periods of time maybe she actually wears them?? Haha that...

  12. How do you guys feel about shadowing?

    sameyjaney replied to FutureNurseKaturah's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to have a high school student shadow me. I entered college 5 years ago and chose nursing as a profession because it was the only thing I could see myself doing out of all the choices that...

  13. Debate: 8-hour shifts vs. 12-hour shifts

    sameyjaney replied to mfrench's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on what you do with your time outside of the hospital. For example, are you able to go straight to bed when you get home or do you have other obligations that you need to...

  14. Need Opinions on Med Bar Coding Systems

    sameyjaney replied to Sum77's topic in General Nursing

    I had clinical at facilities with computers in every room, one with COWs and now where I work we use the hand-held. They are my preference. The COWs are obnoxious. They would be my least favorite. The...

  15. Job Search Question?

    sameyjaney replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for it!! That is exactly what I did to get my job as an RN. After applying for 2 months and feeling like I was getting no where I printed out my resume & cover letter, got in my car and...

  16. Nursing student help

    sameyjaney replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there and DO NOT feel dumb!! I did not do well on my first chemistry course I took my freshman year, so I took a pass/fail option so the © would not affect my cumulative GPA. The next term I...

  17. Starting to feel a little bummed out about finding a summer job.

    sameyjaney replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Give them at least a month to get back to you. If it was an online application, follow up with an e-mail or phone call stating you are really interested in the position. But seriously, at least a...

  18. Unemployed Old Grads?

    sameyjaney replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I know a new grad who was two years unemployed and recently got hired into a competitive critical care internship. So, it's not

  19. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    sameyjaney replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    stethoscope, blunt-tipped scissors, carpuject, roll of tape, saline flushes, alcohol swabs, watch, mini

  20. How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    sameyjaney replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Sometimes I incorporate faith into my practice...as in I pray to God for strength to get me through the shift :). Oh you mean patients? Ask them if you can meet their spiritual needs in anyway...then...

  21. Let's think positive today!!

    sameyjaney replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad nurse I am ever so thankful for the veteran nurses on my floor who take the time to answer my questions, provide feedback on my care and offer support and guidance when I have a...

  22. how old is to old for medsurge

    sameyjaney replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad. My current preceptor started as a new grad on our busy med-surg floor at age 46. She is excellent. Many of the nurses I work with are older than she and they are excellent. I treasure...

  23. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    sameyjaney replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh...I understand!! My parents call during the day wondering why I'm not awake. I woke up at 6:45pm and called them and they are like wow I can't believe you slept so late. I'm like well I just had 3...

  24. What are my Chances?

    sameyjaney replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend in almost the exact situation. We started in orientation together about 2 months ago, both in med-surg. She has always wanted to do OB. Well just a couple weeks ago she got an on-call...

  25. QUESTIONS For you !

    sameyjaney replied to IwannaBe1's topic in General Nursing

    1. Drama? Depends on who is hired onto your unit. Quite honestly, there is not a lot/any drama on my unit. We are too busy!! 2. I am an RN. I cannot pro/con with LPNs because I have not been one. 3....