Burlshoe114

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1. Pardon the bad math, but I noticed something about nursing jobs!

   Burlshoe114 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

   I guess the point is that with the majority of RNs being women, and most having children, this may be something to consider seriously before getting into a nursing career path. I think that we are...

2. Pardon the bad math, but I noticed something about nursing jobs!

   Burlshoe114 posted a topic in General Nursing

   After a short stint with a very BAD SNF job, I found myself unemployed and looking for a new nursing position. (Long story!) While there was a lot of different positions listed in my area, the...

3. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   Burlshoe114 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   My first hospital had a room in the "back," which was the room we often put dying patients in, as it was quiet and far from the nursing station noise. Of course we never told patients who were NOT...

4. How would you know?

   Burlshoe114 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   It's that post-interview paranoia! You just can't help it!!

5. How would you know?

   Burlshoe114 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks for the info! I checked my number, and all clear! :-) So now it is just up to the references to come through! Keep your fingers crossed for

6. How would you know?

   Burlshoe114 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I just had a great interview for a job that I think could work out well for both me, my family, and the floor I would be working on. Now that the interview is over, my references are being checked as...

7. "Please call me, there are *issues* with you..."

   Burlshoe114 replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I will never work in LTC again. This is "normal" practice for these facilities, and it is why so many of them get "busted" by the state for elder abuse, lack of proper care, etc. This is also why...

8. Leave nursing job to be stay-at-home mom?

   Burlshoe114 replied to mol42's topic in Nursing Career

   I didn't chose to be a stay-home Mom, but here I am! There are pros and cons.... The pros are obvious: The children do better, the home is cleaner, and life is more organized. Your biggest stressor...

9. Am I in the wrong job?

   Burlshoe114 replied to Denise81's topic in Nursing Career

   Wow, Celtwoman! I am floored by both your story and your compassion to another RN who is soul-searching! I'm not the OP, but I sure feel better just reading what you

10. Leave nursing job to be stay-at-home mom?

    Burlshoe114 replied to mol42's topic in Nursing Career

    A few things I am doing to stay current while being "at home"... 1.) I put my name on a list as a free clinic volunteer RN. All they ask is for you to volunteer 4 hours a month at their clinic. 2.) I...

11. Is It Just Me?

    Burlshoe114 replied to Mijourney's topic in General Nursing

    amen!!! i came back to the board to get ideas for my own direction in nursing. i can't believe the negativity, blaming, poor attiudes, and yes, harsh judgements of nurses on other nurses! new, old,...

12. Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    Burlshoe114 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is actually a really nice thread, as I am following your advice as we go! The problem I am having with following up with the HR nursing recruiter or even sending a thank you note is that they...

13. Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    Burlshoe114 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is it a bad idea after you have been interviewed for one position and are still listed in the "consideration" category to ask about another position listed? Today a part-time Nurse Educator position...

14. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

    Burlshoe114 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Exactly!!! There is my biggest frustration in medicine right

15. RN in a job funk...help!

    Burlshoe114 replied to comfortrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow! You just described my EXACT situation!! Do we know each other??? :) I was in Hospice and Home Health for 1.5 years, and experienced the EXACT SAME THING!!! I quit for the exact same reasons as...