shouldabeenabarista

Give her a hug for me. There is a lot of unemployed nurses right now along with other professions and it hurts. Just support her because she is going to feel defeated. She has to continue to keep sending out resumes to all job postings and she will ...

Exactly! I had something similar for my entrance to nursing school. What they want is pretty much what you listed here but how did you handle it and how did it change the person you became and how do these experiences tie into the type of nurse you w...

Let me drop this out here- in my recent experience it doesn't seem as if there is any "right" way of doing things in the job hunting / nursing field. What I mean is this: 1) I have been passed by because the bulk of my experience is in Corrections s...

I feel your pain-I am in similar situation job seeking. Don't apologize for your frustration- there are tons of us feeling it too. BTW- where is this nursing shortage they talk about? Maybe you and I should go there and apply ha ha

Hi! I don"t know if this helps with your decision but I am an RN in Eastern WA state. The job market here in my area is HORRIBLE. The only jobs open right now are $22-$24/ hr for RN. Many clinic and SNF jobs are only open to MAs and LPNs. I do see a...

This too shall pass...this is one of your million times in your career that you will not be perfect. Sorry :). I also tend to get upset when I think another nurse is thinking I am an idiot (human nature) but just ask yourself: "did she SAY I was an i...

I have to agree with the advice of getting another job before you quit this one- sitting here pretty much unemployed- I left a job from hell thinking "I am a nurse we are supposed to have a nursing shortage right?" Well, I gave notice but it wasn't e...

I feel your pain- I have a couple of years of experience but stupid me I didn't go right into the hospital after graduation so now most doors are closed to me (I get told that my experience isn't med/surg or critical care so it isn't really experienc...

From my own experience, I will also share a story: I had a good friend (RN) who worked a hospital for a year and was highly competent, never absent, etc. "Problem" was that she is gay- the other nurses on her shift had a huge issue and made derogator...

Once again, good post. I think that your story and the contributions from other posters have helped many who have read this topic, whether they have responded or not. I think from the way that you speak, you have forgiven and have put your experienc...

I am so glad you found your spot....I am still trying to find mine. I have been henpecked by the popular club myself: left out of social interactions as a CNA because I didn't go out on weekends and now disrespected because I have a Bachelor's Degree...

Any ADD meds (if you allow them), any narcs, psych meds such as neurontin, seroquel, etc. If an IM is REAL friendly during med pass or several IMs are interested in what they are taking or an IM is trying to get a lot of info about the meds because ...

Hi! I am back working in corrections after a stint in LTC- anyway I had to dump my blue scrubs after an IM sent in a kite stating "talked to the nurse in the gang blues". LOL!

Now that I vented myself above LOL I have to say that amari you will be fine. You will find a school to get into and I want to encourage you to find the degree/level/area that makes you happy- that is what we all hope for is joy and fulfillment in ou...

I think nurses are frustrated at every level right now...in my area (metro US city) most employers are hiring LPNs because they can work them for very low pay. The ads say specifically "LPN ONLY" to justify working the LPNs into the ground and not pa...

I am a newer nurse manager (as you probably got from my rants on other posts) and I am at my end with my staff. #1- The secretary sends all "medical" calls or questions to me- I gave her some guidelines on how to screen calls/people who show up and ...

I agree with lots of water and I have found if I keep my mouth shut for a long time it gets icky. Try darting in the bathroom and swishing your mouth with some water now and then. FYI- if you smoke (as I do) you HAVE to rinse your mouth out before ...

WOW! At least they gave you some of the dirt before you signed on as an employee! It's amazing that employers think nurses have to sacrifice themselves for the corporation bottom line because we are "caring" individuals. You will not regret the decis...

Don't beat yourself up over this- I have been beating myself up plenty and it doesn't help. People who have a heart and a drive to do well sometimes get into a situation where we think we can change things but the situation ends up changing us. I go...

Just an update- I have quit. I have had NO support and every idea or plan I have came up with has been shot down. I cannot deal with my name on the line but no authority to enforce anything. After this experience I am NOT going to be in management ag...

Be VERY cautious- I took a job with a fancy title that is basically a DNS in LTC. When I got hired I was the only one who walked thru the door (should have had a clue then). It has been a horrifying last year and I am planning on leaving this week. A...

"Wow- unfreakingbelievable....

WRONG!!!!! I work as a nursing supervisor and I have held firm from day one- if you are there doing your job then you will be paid. Period. I have stood up and defended my nurses who have stayed afterwards for the benefit and safety of a patient. I...

Thank you all for so many sensible responses- I have been reading them all and I am grateful for the advice and support. :heartbeat I am taking all the wisdom to heart- I may have to print them out since there are so many good ideas. I really enjoy ...

I believe the stigma comes from many lazy people who are drawn to LTC because they THINK it's an easy job or at least easier to slack off at. If those people are at a place they bring down the entire reputation of the facility. Meanwhile, the hardwor...