Hello everyone! This may seem like a silly question, but I wanted some advice on it. My question is, how far in advance should I apply for a job at the VA? I will graduate with my ADN in December...
I must say I don't think the post was judging at all! I myself am overweight and after reading the post I think it is wonderful and inspirational. You go
Hello everyone! First of all I want to say thank you to anyone who replies. I am one semester away from graduating from nursing school. I am aware I need a year or two of experience before going into...
I am currently in an ASN program. I had the same battles that you are having now. I talked to a few recruiters and managers at local hospitals to see their opinion on this topic. I would suggest you...
Hello everyone! I had a few questions regarding the VA centers. I have heard that the shifts at the VA centers are awful. I have heard that you never know if you're working shifts that are 12s, 8s,...
Although this isn't true for everyone, you may want to check your vitamin D levels. I have been on nights for 3 years, and began feeling depressed, restless, emotional, stressed ect. Someone told me...
This is my first post! If I have duplicated a topic I appologize! I am applying next semester for JCC's RN program. I am one of those people that have to work at least 3/4 time and go to school. I...
Part of nursing is caring for all patients regardless of religious beliefs, sexual orientation, race, ect; A homosexual patient is no different than any other patient and deserves the same care and...
Our hospital has a crazy policy that if you don't get a flu shot you MUST wear a mask anytime you are within 3 feet of a patient regardless of their diagnosis. Being caught around the patient without...
leckzieloo replied to fhsu_nurse's topic in Critical Care
If you're interested in trauma then ICU is where you should be. A lot of people say that its unlikely to get a job in an ICU as a new grad but several of my nursing school friends have gotten hired...