FireSpriteRN

Burnout has been a Huge and ongoing issue for nurses for a long time. We as nurses try our #&$# to give the best to our patients (and for the most part - their families) but as time goes on, the undermining attitudes of management and the lack of control of over anything consequential take their toll. It's unfortunate and as long as companies view us a (for lack of a better word) replaceable, it won't change. My first degree is actually is buiness and don't understand how constantly training and replacing nurses is good for the system OR the bottom line. Usually the first question from a patient is 'how long have you been a nurse?' followed by 'how long have you been here.' (I can't imagine it positively affects their press-ganey scores when they're constantly told that the unit is staffed with new people.) Wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to attempt to reasonably address the concerns of the Professional staff. I have a feeling it's not a Wolfgang Puck cafe they're asking for (usually it's more likely to be adequate dressing supplies, etc.) I digress. However, I have found it does get better with Magnet institutions. I hope your new position - where ever it may be - is in an institution that values its nurses.

I'm well familiar with the blackballed interview. But here's a a silver lining, you now know in advance what you're weakest point is! Go in there and wow them with the things you Can do and are familiar with, and don't skirt issue - maybe say "I know my professional experience in this field is limited right now, but due to my related experience with ABC, my willingness to learn, and my passion for the challenge of ID as a field of study, I feel I would excel." Or something of that nature. One of the senior staff told me as I was just starting nursing 'the only cure for ignorance is education and experience.' And You've already got the education part down. But I can't count how many times I've come out of an interview and felt really good, and then got the letter/email that said 'sorry, a more experienced candidate was chosen d/t ABC' and I have ABC, but I didn't mention it or play it up because that's not what I thought they were looking for. So, yeah, it sucks. But make lemonade, address the issue strongly, ask what his/her concerns are about hiring a less experienced person for the job - (and be able to counter those questions) like that you would bring a fresh perspective to existing issues, etc. And if you don't get it - you tried! Good Luck!!!

Hi - First time posting to this site, so I apologize for my techno-clumsiness. However, I've been trying to find more information about those two companies specifically, although general information on traveling would also be welcome. I've been an RN (BSN) for ~5 years, with 3 years of ICU experience, looking into traveling now for the experience more so than the $. As long as my bills are paid, and I have money to put to savings,oh and food (food is good too ) I'm a happy camper. (Although that leads to another question.....OT on assignment?) I was looking at PHP b/c of their worldwide postings as well as their ranking on highwayhypodermics.com. But haven't found anyone who actually works for them lately. Also Trinity Healthcare was high on my list, but worried that it might be a branch of Trinity Hospice? I have a few friends who work for Cross Country now - but the reviews are mixed. Although I have to say that I have yet to meet anyone who thoroughly hated them. Thanks!