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  1. Discouraged new RN

    Pedal replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm one year out of school/post-licensure. Let's all face it. We are dealing with a broken system. Why set high expectations? Do what you can do within your sphere of influence. If you can't enjoy the...

  2. New Graduate RN Just got a new job in a county Psych hospital!!!

    Pedal replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Psychiatric

    I am wondering, have any of you had to submit to back x-rays as part of the health screening procedure? I know this sounds strange, but I declined a recent job offer due to this invasive

  3. Safety Concern

    Pedal replied to jewlsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Sounds like a dangerous place. Things can turn very fast in psych as you probably know. You always need a safety plan to protect yourself and others on the unit. Maybe you are recognizing the...

  4. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Call it too many early days and late nights of endless job searching leading nowhere. After 100+ applications and 9 months post-NCLEX with my RN with no interviews and no offers, I am ready for...

  5. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    An update on this: I landed a job in the last month. Basically I learned a few things: It may be a long search or a short one for your first job depending. I may have made life tough for myself...

  6. New Grad LPN needs help landing my first job in NYC area.

    Pedal replied to Newgrad_LPN's topic in New York Nursing

    I posted this for another with a similar q: It may be a long search or a short one for your first job depending. I may have made life tough for myself post-grad/licensure by looking far and wide...

  7. Job hunting suggestions for a new grad

    Pedal replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi. It may be a long search or a short one for your first job depending. I may have made life tough for myself post-grad/licensure by looking far and wide rather than in my own back yard. Go with the...

  8. X-ray for pre-employment screen?

    Pedal posted a topic in General Nursing

    After a lot of searching I got a job offer. They want me to submit to a back x-ray among the pre-employment screening of my health. I feel like declining the offer for two reasons: A) I take x-rays...

  9. X-ray for pre-employment screen?

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the input here. !0 years ago the Irish courts outlawed this practice: X-ray exams: new rules you need to know - irishhealth.com One can argue the health risks, but no one can deny...

  10. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, done. I don't take much stock in web-based tools because I think they are mostly used for marketing and third party research purposes, but my info and resume is now posted at monster. Thanks for...

  11. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's great to hear! With every post like this the planning stage gets closer. How

  12. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am sorry that I touched a sore nerve. I do not believe unemployment is like having cancer. I know what it is to be sick and it is not like searching for a job, having nowhere to use one's skill set...

  13. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ...and by the way, if you are referring to my "relay for life" comparison, I ask you to consider this: what is the mission of relay for life? what is the mission of the RN? Are they both not about...

  14. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    whoa, whoa, hold the phone! Are you talking about a different post? I never said such stuff. - The OP p.s. I would appreciate it if you would retract your message.

  15. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for your sentiment, not.done.yet. Your handle for me says it all. I was laying in bed late last night and it was like this light went off. It's taken me nearly a year to realize this. Nursing...

  16. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you, Eric! You are the first pin on my map! and it would be my first time in Philly. Congrats on your accomplishments.

  17. New Grad RN Pedal Power

    Pedal replied to Pedal's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks! Like the adage goes, when life gives lemons you make lemonade