SushiRN

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  1. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I graduated in May 2009 when the economy took that wonderful fall and all the glorious stories you heard during nursing school, such as "$10,000 sign on bonus", "hospitals need nurses!", "you'll...

  2. Applying to everything, smart or a huge waste of time?

    SushiRN replied to NurseWinn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I followed the steps from this thread that I found back in November: https://allnurses.com/success-stories-nursing/i-got-job-532817.html and in the poster talks about how she super stalks...

  3. Is it time to throw in the towel or what??

    SushiRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in Nursing Career

    So I followed the steps from this thread that I found back in November: https://allnurses.com/success-stories-nursing/i-got-job-532817-new.html and in the poster talks about how she super stalks...

  4. Job searching is DISCOURAGING!

    SushiRN replied to Cammy84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I followed the steps from this thread that I found back in November: https://allnurses.com/success-stories-nursing/i-got-job-532817-new.html and in the poster talks about how she super stalks...

  5. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    So I followed the steps from this thread that I found back in November: https://allnurses.com/success-stories-nursing/i-got-job-532817-new.html and in the poster talks about how she super stalks...

  6. Tips for a good shift!

    SushiRN replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    These are great tips! Keep them coming. I agree with everyone else, Be rested, prepared, and

  7. Just got the call...I'll be an ER nurse!

    SushiRN replied to Prettyladie's topic in Emergency

    YAY!!! Be assertive and you need to anticipate orders. Good

  8. That fantastically horrible night....

    SushiRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    :dncgbby::w00t:

  9. What is it like to work at Patient First?

    SushiRN replied to christinacub's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good question! I'm interested in the responses too. Does work there can't as acute

  10. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think if you pursue this Preceptorship you will be opening a very big door for you in your career. You will already have a foot in the door and if you work extremely hard and have a great attitude I...

  11. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I never thought to add my waitressing experience from Cracker Barrel or my teller experience from Bank of America. Should I just list that under my skills? "10 years of customer service experience...

  12. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Bill, I love it. You're like a breath of fresh air. I totally agree with you. I do remember back in 2009 that Hospitals were only interviewing to interview and had no intentions of hiring b/c they...

  13. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am more of a night owl and my best friend works PT nights and doesn't seem to have any issues. I'm looking to get into a hospital not just b/c of the schedules, but it's where I have ALWAYS wanted...

  14. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    SushiRN replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hallelujah!! :yeah:I thought I was the only one in my boat. Welcome aboard the "Stranded at Sea b/c we have no Hospital Experience" Cruise Ship, LoveMyBugs! Would you like a "Where's my career going?"...

  15. freaking out about taking the nclex

    SushiRN replied to tlovedolphin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very True! Friend of mine had all 265 questions and passed. I don't know anyone who had 75 and failed, but I hear it happens. Just

  16. freaking out about taking the nclex

    SushiRN replied to tlovedolphin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    DO NOT RESCHEDULE!!! EVERYONE WHO TAKES THE EXAM HAS THAT THOUGHT POP UP TOO!!! My suggestions: 1. Review test questions everyday and answer using the methods that Kaplan and your Kaplan book taught...

  17. PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    SushiRN replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    Checking out the NSO site and I'm getting ready to buy my insurance. Just curious, how much liability coverage do you all

  18. Trying to find a job in a doctor's office.

    SushiRN replied to kimogieo's topic in Nursing Career

    Craigslist, INdeed.com, faxing your resume to different offices if you're lookinng to relocate and calling to

  19. Trying to find a job in a doctor's office.

    SushiRN replied to kimogieo's topic in Nursing Career

    It really depends on the practice and location. When I was a first year RN the family practice I worked at loved RNs. I'm a Clinical Supervisor now at another family practice. I think 1 day should be...

  20. HHH

    SushiRN replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    Huge Hairy

  21. Facilities switching to 8 hour shifts

    SushiRN replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8's now at a doctor's office, 9 actually. I work from 815-530 w/ an hour lunch break. I hate it. I want 12's. By the time I get home I have no evening left w/ my baby. Especially if I have to...

  22. Family complaint? Throw the nurse under the bus!

    SushiRN replied to Jamthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: NurseOnAMotorcylce!! My fav character of all time is the stapler

  23. New Grad Battery Nursing exam (georgetown university hospital

    SushiRN replied to connolkm's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, PBDS exams are the

  24. Yay! New Job!

    SushiRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: That is wonderful!! Best wishes to you!

  25. Thank you note for hospital RN recruiter?

    SushiRN replied to dancinglamb's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Ashley about waiting and then sending an update. Do you think you can share some of the techniques and answer tips she gave you? I'm really interested, especially if it can help me during...