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My wife is a nurse - I post questions on here to help her figure things out as challenges arise. The Question (simple): Where in the world (or US) are people actually interested in getting better? The Problem: My wife is 1 year out of Nursing School (BSN - RN), has been working on a cardiac floor, but nearly every patient she gets is drug seeking, doesn't want to make lifestyle changes, or the doctors are performing open hearts for the heck of it (ie. the person has no running water at home, and bathes in a family outdoor tub, or they are 85 yrs old and have cancer, or pretty much any situation where they will most likely make it through surgery, but no guarantee after they go home) On top of that, the hospital has setup a satisfaction survey where they ask patients if their pain is being managed and if it is not, the nurse is reprimanded. My wife is going back to school next year for her Masters to be an NP - at that time we would like to move anywhere in the world that has a better healthcare system than what we have experienced in the US - with people who are actually somewhat interested in getting better. (we understand that statement seems somewhat utopian, so obviously there are exceptions, but I have to agree that there is a feeling of entitlement in america that is seeping into their medical treatment) We are interested in mission work, but also interested in making a living and residing in that area. Any thoughts - advice? Thanks,

Does anyone have any tips for finding a job with a Doctor's office? I currently work in a hospital, but am not feeling too cut out for the 12 hour shifts and am interested in 8-hour 5 day shifts, possibly at a doctor's office. There does not seem to be any postings on the typical jobs sits: indeed.com or simplyhired.com

I understand what everyone is saying and I do appreciate your input. I have one last question: when applying for some of the jobs, just to see what they say, can I count any of my time as a tech/intern before i graduated? i don't expect i could, just wanted to ask.

I graduated with my BSN back in May. After passing my NCLEX I started orientation as a critical care nurse on the cardiac floor I had my preceptorship on and was kept on a tech for the next year until I graduated. My time on this floor as an "RN" has only been since August, but most of that has actually been orientation. I am not very satisfied with my time here and have started to entertain the idea of moving hospitals, but many of the similar positions offered at competing hospitals post requiring 2yrs experience for Critical Care Cardiac nurses. What are my options as a "new graduate"? Is this something I really have to grin and bear for the next year?