MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    MedSurgeMess replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    As I've told other posters with similar questions: My crystal ball is hazy right

  2. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that may be true for your area, but if you read my whole comment, $20/hr is about what everyone starts at around here. Only those with truckloads of experience, ie 20+ yrs, will make 30 ish an...

  3. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    That the job market is tough, the employer holds the cards and may dictate what they want from an employee, whether it seems fair or not. Right now, unfortunately, unless you live in a geographical...

  4. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    Besides working at the bedside, I also teach. You wouldn't believe what some of my students say. They think they will be making at least $30/hour, starting rate for new RN (even LPN with experience...

  5. role of nursing diagnosis versus doctor diagnosis?

    MedSurgeMess replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  6. contingents and holiday pay

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is part of the privilege to not have to be a "regular" employee. They don't work get holiday pay, and they usually don't schedule themselves to work

  7. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a nurse, then go for the program, but if your looking for a "high paying job that is easy with not a lot of training" then you may want to look elsewhere. Sorry, I don't mean to...

  8. I am beginning to think that I can not get a job...

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wingnut09's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, not really an answer for this. Would you hire someone new that you have to basically train from scratch, and yes, it really is that way, when you can get someone that can come in with minimal...

  9. Pregnant Pt 20 wks How Do You Document?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNinTX's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS document the facts, not what management or the facility want you to document. As everyone above has said, if it comes to lawsuit time, they will toss you under the bus and laugh as it runs...

  10. No-Question Job Interview:

    MedSurgeMess replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! Some interviews are like this, and some are more traditional. I think 1 of the previous posters was correct in that many times they want to see what questions you have. Let us know if...

  11. Job dilemma

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the interview, like others said, it's good practice for skills. You may or may not get offered a job, and likewise, the place that is 45 min away may never call. I'm a firm believer in that...

  12. What's the Baylor Program?

    MedSurgeMess replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My dh (not in any medical profession) works weekends only at his job, so it works perfectly for me....we both get paid 40 hrs, work days on Sat and Sun (6a-6p) and can work our lives around everyone...

  13. RT to RN online programs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to amlocopo's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say probably no specific programs for that, since they are 2 entirely different disciplines. If you're happy being an RT, who cares.....If you really feel you just HAVE to be a nurse, then follow...

  14. What are your hours?

    MedSurgeMess replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    staff nurse, 3 12s a week,

  15. Freezing cold- what can I wear under my scrubs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to caffeineRx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    look for "silk" thermals. They are wispy thin and warm. I got mine at wintersilks.com, but there are less expensive places out there. Keep

  16. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    MedSurgeMess replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    I have to say, like others, be prepared to maybe not have a job right out of school. My friend was going to take the same approach as you, and of the 22 hospitals she contacted, all told her that 0...

  17. no regular schedule

    MedSurgeMess replied to GratefulHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    welcome to nursing

  18. Best specialty to be in for job security?

    MedSurgeMess replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    most schools for NP require some clinical experience, usually at least 1-2

  19. Thinking About Starting Nursing School at age 50

    MedSurgeMess replied to Candyy's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses (young and older alike), cannot find a job. I would stick with your sure thing for now, and take prereqs at night or weekends, or even online. And yes, nursing can be very physically...

  20. Was just offered a clinical liaison position!

    MedSurgeMess replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    what is a clinical liaison? Other than that, congrats if you're

  21. Is this school worht it???

    MedSurgeMess replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in LPN to RN

    $60 grand is waaaay too much. Wait, especially since jobs have dried up, and there's no guarantee that you'd get the job paying the big difference to pay that loan that you'd surely have to take....

  22. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that with ADN programs on every corner, and ABSN programs just as readily available that the market has been glutted with "warm bodies". I worry that there will be so many looking for jobs in...

  23. Didnt make it into Baptist RN program so trying for LVN

    MedSurgeMess replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    An LVN/LPN is a very valuable, often unappreciated part of the healthcare team. Never let yourself be valued as any

  24. The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    MedSurgeMess replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing that you've finally got teaching through to a patient and that maybe, just maybe, you've taught them something that will alter their life permanently...that's the best feeling

  25. Unique job for new grad...

    MedSurgeMess replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    that is so awesome! I'm so envious.....this is the kind of opportunity most of us dream of, even if we're not bilingual! Take this opportunity and run, not many get a chance like