Burlshoe114

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  1. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

    Burlshoe114 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am at "year 6" of nursing, and I can't help but notice that nursing jobs seem to be getting worse and worse as time goes by! When I first entered nursing, there was a big push for appropriate...

  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. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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!!

  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. 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

  8. "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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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,...

  13. 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...

  14. May I ask??

    Burlshoe114 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    May I ask a question?? Nearly every time I do a job search, it seems like there is always openings for ER RNs and L&D RNs. Emergency RN vacancies I can see - I worked in ER for 2 years, and I...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. "bad" evaluations given by students of faculty

    Burlshoe114 replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Here is the hard thing... No one here on the board has seen you teach or can say with any authority if you are or are not too hard on your students or how you can improve. I don't know you or your...

  19. Former job hopper...help!

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

    I also have resume problems. Part of this is due to my husband being in the military (Hard to hold down a job long-term when you move every three years!), part of this was due to life-changes (having...

  20. How do I become a good candidate to be a Clinical Instructor?

    Burlshoe114 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello! I need advice. I live in an area where there are several community colleges with nursing programs and I want to be a Clinical Instructor. I have a BSN, 5 years of bedside acute care clinical...

  21. Going into homes scare me off??

    Burlshoe114 replied to erika.RN's topic in Home Health

    It really depends on who you are and what bothers YOU. I loved working in Home Health most of the time, but after a while I started to have case after case of filthy homes, hoarder homes,...

  22. Help!! How to document clinical info narrative

    Burlshoe114 replied to RNBSN95's topic in Home Health

    Your manager should have some good examples ready of what they are expecting you to write. Put this in a Word document that you can copy and paste into charts, then tailor to your specific

  23. Nursing burn-out

    Burlshoe114 replied to Mandy LVN's topic in Home Health

    Okay, this is going to sound cliche, but where is your heart telling you to go? What are you feeling a big pull towards? If it is more of a "run from" than a "go to" impulse, then I would do some...

  24. HH Parking Woes!!

    Burlshoe114 replied to harlee's topic in Home Health

    First, I agree that it is tacky when people leave notes on windshileds. If they had a problem, they should address this in person or at least address it with the apartment complex manager. Speaking of...

  25. How many do you Case Manage in a Certified Home Health Agency?

    Burlshoe114 replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Home Health

    It depends on what is going on. Example - 2 SOC admits can be a full workday, or it might be 5 repeat visits. Occasionally I will have 6. It really depends on what is going on that day. My agency...