Flatlander

Flatlander

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  1. Resume, thoughts?

    Flatlander replied to green34's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think your entries are way too brief. It's just a laundry list of job duties and lacks punch. (Boring...sorry!) Resume writers talk about the importance of the top one-half of your first page as...

  2. Frustrations of an older student

    Flatlander replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you feel, I think. My 3.79 GPA in my MA program couldn't get me into nursing school, but my ACT scores from age 17 finally did. (I hadn't even tried to retrieve them because I thought...

  3. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Flatlander replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, AZ........ Have you started doing any LPN work yet? I've read through most of the thread now and know from experience that we will be met with ageism in the workplace. It is true, it does exist,...

  4. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Flatlander replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physiology class and other nursing courses are darned difficult! Like other groups affected by prejudice, elders tend to identify with the traits society ascribes to us (doddering, forgetful, infirm,...

  5. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    Flatlander replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Reply to AZ_LPN_8_26_13 Regarding international crisis/disaster nursing. This has been my secret goal, too. I'm starting late in life as a new grad and think it would be a great job for someone with...

  6. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    Flatlander replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Reply to PureLifeRN re dignity issue: The surgery was a lap Nissen fundiplication (sp?). She was eventually covered up and there seemed no other reason for the lapse. Thanks for the reply. Now I'm...

  7. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    Flatlander replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for this excellent article. Is it possible to get into a surgical RN position as a new grad? What is a typical route to entry? On another note: Something has bothered me since my surgical...

  8. Staying safe vs being new with too much to do

    Flatlander replied to Tooimpatient's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's very scary being a brand new nurse in a busy acute care unit. There is so much we don't know, and we don't even know what it is we should know that we don't. I guess knowing hospital policies...

  9. Saving notebooks

    Flatlander replied to PA_RN87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I kept all my notes and study materials. I have been unemployed for awhile and find it necessary to review, review, review. My study guides and notes from school, my textbooks, by DVD's from...

  10. Good resources for a nurse going back to work after break?

    Flatlander replied to hilary1216's topic in General Nursing

    I am using Saunders NCLEX review book. It comes with a CD and a pre-test exam that prioritizes your areas for study based on results of the exam. It then makes up a 6 week schedule for review,...

  11. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Flatlander replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry this happened to you. As others have said, it does not seem to be a serious infraction, but you were caught out on a technicality. In today's climate, with beaucoup unemployed new nurses...

  12. New grad nurse in hospital and feel like I won't make it through orientation.

    Flatlander replied to krissyr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My story was the same as yours. I am an older, second career nurse who was "let go" at the end of orientation on a busy acute care unit. I had no warning and no formal performance reviews. I walked...

  13. Im in a PICKLE! Help please!!

    Flatlander replied to newnurse1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    congratulations!

  14. The Night The Fire Died

    Flatlander replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    How would you respond to a new staff member who approached staff with a suggestion in the manner described in the original post? What kind of behavior or comments would you offer the new staff,...

  15. The Night The Fire Died

    Flatlander replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry. I thought you were defending the way the nurses in the story reacted to the new nurse pointing out a potential error. I still believe the behavior she described toward her protagonist from...

  16. The Night The Fire Died

    Flatlander replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    It might have helped the discussion if the OP had given the reason the protagonist of the "story" was compelled to speak up. What was the concern/issue/etc. she hoped to address? The ensuing...

  17. The Night The Fire Died

    Flatlander replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Every nursing job want ad is looking for "compassionate, caring" nurses. Seems like these ideals are reserved only for treatment of "patients" and never to be extended to those on our "team" though of...

  18. Im in a PICKLE! Help please!!

    Flatlander replied to newnurse1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, newnurse. I sent you a PM. We corresponded before and I remembered your situation. I'm interested in how you resolve this problem and sorry you're not happy in the med surg job. Please consider...

  19. The Night The Fire Died

    Flatlander replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Somewhere in the I Ching, I remember reading an excellent piece of advice on how to gracefully behave as a newcomer. It was basically an echo of what the OP finally concluded was most appropriate. I...

  20. Just had my first interview! Wasn't asked any questions

    Flatlander replied to anxioustotest's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. It's charitable to consider lack of training rather than lack of interest in one's duties. Could be both. If you take this job, use this knowledge to prepare yourself to establish better...

  21. Just had my first interview! Wasn't asked any questions

    Flatlander replied to anxioustotest's topic in Nursing Career

    I had the same experience for first job, which turned out to be a bad fit. One possible explanation: they may hire you but not really be interested in getting to know you. Is that the environment you...

  22. Do I have any options?

    Flatlander replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I didn't read the entire thread so if I repeat, please forgive. I have been almost where you are now, though not quite as dire. Your situation seems very complicated. If your college offers...

  23. New grad nurse in hospital and feel like I won't make it through orientation.

    Flatlander replied to krissyr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    krissyr-- I feel for you. Been in your shoes. I urge you to get a written review ASAP, detailing your weak areas and providing a plan to meet objectives for satisfactory completion of your...

  24. Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    Flatlander replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Holy Cpap! What are they thinking? You'd bet I'd be checking on the Executives' pay and bonuses... Without unions workers are at their mercy. There have been excesses on both sides, but you've got to...

  25. No bathroom break for 12 hours straight - A nursing record!

    Flatlander replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Sad, but