BigB_RN

BigB_RN

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  1. To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

    BigB_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys and gals, It's a crappy job market and economy. I was just wondering what my fellow umemployed new grads were doing while they are job hunting and pulling out their hair. I'm just finishing...

  2. Aloha Hawai'i Nurses

    BigB_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My wife told me tonight that she would be totally cool about moving to Hawai'i if I found a job there or on one of the other islands. I was like, Sweet! So, I was wondering, how hard is it to get a...

  3. Nursing plan of care for hypotension/anemia

    BigB_RN replied to nmlpn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hmmm....Risk for Infection? Don't forget psycho-social aspects

  4. Nursing plan of care for hypotension/anemia

    BigB_RN replied to nmlpn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for Injury and Activity Intolerance come to

  5. superstitious?

    BigB_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Kind of a silly question, but is anybody superstitious or slightly obsessive when it comes to applying for jobs? For example, do you only call recruiters at a certain time of day or do you stare at...

  6. superstitious?

    BigB_RN replied to BigB_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! Well, I'm glad I'm not alone. As far as being superstitious at work, I learned that very quickly at my first job and it's amazing how true that is. I could site several examples of

  7. Going from RN to Paramedic

    BigB_RN replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    Are there more job openings being a paramedic? We all know how many job openings are out there as a new grad

  8. Who is working tonight?

    BigB_RN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 3 - 11 pm last year. Brought it the New Year during my

  9. Volunteering?

    BigB_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any unemployed RN's on this forum who are doing any volunteer work to keep their resume's looking sharp and active? I'm considering it and would love to hear some thoughts or advice on it....

  10. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    BigB_RN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it hurts to do... My brother has had success with it, granted, he's not in the healthcare field, but still. It's another form of

  11. So, I interviewed last week and I thought it went well...

    BigB_RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would say this is typical. The process is generally slow, but when your looking for a job and finally had the interview, every hour that passes, is pretty much like torture. Try to chill and enjoy...

  12. How many years experience helps?

    BigB_RN replied to ericleroy's topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to get an RN job in Australia??? Wow!! That's refreshing to

  13. Called for 2nd interview!

    BigB_RN replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome...Congrats! My advice: Take a deep breath and relax. You'll hit it out of the

  14. i want to pass my nclex rn

    BigB_RN replied to toto rose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get the blue Saunders book. It lays everything out in bulleted format. Malenurses is right; don't stress out and focus on your weaker

  15. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    BigB_RN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a great predicament to be in..Congrats!! I agree with Ticky.. Hospital A sounds much more secure and a great environment on which to begin developing

  16. I need help with charting!!!

    BigB_RN replied to Peeker19's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may also want to chart how much of each meal was

  17. I need help with charting!!!

    BigB_RN replied to Peeker19's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CBWR = Call bell within

  18. inappropriate work attire

    BigB_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Well, more silly than

  19. inappropriate work attire

    BigB_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    This is an odd, yet entertaining

  20. What would you change about nursing?

    BigB_RN replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    1. More job opportunities for inexperienced nurses and new grads 2. A better balance of female and male

  21. who do i have to sleep with to get a hospital job??

    BigB_RN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    I just wanna say that I love the title of this thread!! I was doing my qh scan of messages on this board and just started laughing. Props to

  22. Job Market in Canada

    BigB_RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello to my northern friends... I'm a new nurse in the US (9 months of experience) and I was just wondering how the job market for nurses was in Canada. I'm not planning on relocating there, but I am...

  23. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    BigB_RN replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I workout on my days off and I might sneak in a quick 15 or 20 minute run after a shift, if I'm doing consecutive shifts. I think the worst thing you can do is not to do anything no matter how tired...

  24. Job Market in Canada

    BigB_RN replied to BigB_RN's topic in International Nursing

    No, I understand that getting a job would still be a challenge. However, the fact that the government works to get new grads jobs is pretty amazing. The U.S. government does nothing like

  25. Job Market in Canada

    BigB_RN replied to BigB_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the replies... that's interesting that you can get work so easily, Ottawa. Maybe I will move up