debbie61

I ask to rate on a scale of 0 - 10 with 0 being no pain and 10 being that is the only thing they can concentrate on. It's the best I can think of but I still get patients laughing on their cell stating their pain is a 10

You also might want to know that currently new grads are getting paid $19-$20/hr in St. Louis.

I know the uncomfortable feeling, but think of it this way. You aren't asking someone for a job. You are asking someone to help you get an interivew. You are responsible for getting the job. Most of my jobs have been because of someone I know. Your instructors are great resource. At least in my program, most of the faculty also worked in a local hospital even if it was 1-2 days per month. They have the pulse of the hospitals.