purplegal

purplegal

Member

  • Content

    432

  • Visitors

    34,033

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    10

All Content by purplegal

  1. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal posted a topic in Critical Care

    This is a huge shout out to the mega-talented ICU nurses. All of you do what many of us aspire to do with our lives, but some of us will never get to do. You work with the sickest of sick, with the...

  2. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    I actually have looked at other employers and so far the SNF I work at is "winning." There has been no other interest. My intent with working at the SNF and my job at my other employer was that I...

  3. Not getting hired because no BSN?

    purplegal replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    It may have a factor, but I doubt it, at least not in every single instance. I know of some ADNs who have gotten every job they've ever wanted. In only one year, they've been promoted three times....

  4. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    Problem is, I've been applying to other jobs that aren't in ICU. Many other jobs. I've probably sent in 30 or 40 applications to this employer, with only one interview that didn't result in a job....

  5. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    I may have to change my entire career so I don't get stuck doing old people nursing for the rest of my life. 16 months = enough

  6. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    I have gotten at least 10 rejections from the employer I am trying to gain a nursing job at! There's a very real possibility I will never work in one of their ICUs!!! Therefore, congratulations to...

  7. Is psychiatric nursing a dying profession?

    purplegal replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with other posters that there is no lack of need for psych nurses. In my area, there's opening for psych nurses all of the time. Our psych hospital is so full that many people are on the...

  8. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    Actually, I do not "insist" on working as a tech. I would much rather prefer not to. The reason why I am working as one is because I am wanting to land a job as an RN at this employer and had...

  9. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    How is that possible when not even lower acuity hospital jobs will hire

  10. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, right now I'm actively seeking to change my status from working two jobs to only working one job. It has gotten to the point where I cannot give my all to both jobs, so this change really needs...

  11. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    ICU Nursing is not my gift or place in nursing so that is why I admire them so. The knowledge and skills they have just baffle me, since I do not possess them

  12. All Hail ICU Nurses

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in Critical Care

    This wasn't intended to say other nurses aren't important, although it read that way. I'm probably a bit obsessed with ICU nursing since I've been told since nursing school that it's not the right...

  13. Anyone disliked ICU?

    purplegal replied to RNbubu's topic in Critical Care

    GO FOR IT!!! I would take an ICU position in a heartbeat, although I probably will never get one. You have no idea how lucky you are. Take advantage of becoming one of the best nurses out

  14. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    A family member had suggested that I possibly go full time at the rehab center and decrease my hours significantly working as an ECG Tech, with the reason being to "give me an edge" at the place at...

  15. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, that's funny. Supposed to be Purple Gal

  16. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I originally graduated with an ADN, and then pursued my BSN. Some of my classmates from ADN program have yet to complete their BSN. While ADNs and BSNs due generally perform the same duties, it...

  17. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend's response to my considering full time at my other job, "Oh

  18. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    At this point, it may be my best option since they are the only ones offering me anything that would allow me to no longer work both jobs. In fact, several people there are actually encouraging me to...

  19. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. It will only put me in a less favorable light and says nothing about the people who have jobs that someone else has deemed they have earned. While having a BSN is a great...

  20. How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

    purplegal replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. This is very helpful. If it was just one job rejection, it could maybe be attributed to luck in that there were multiple good candidates and one just happened to be a little better in one...

  21. Have you ever called in sick to have time before an interview?

    purplegal posted a topic in Nursing Career

    This week, I have two interviews scheduled. One was yesterday, while another one was tomorrow. Although I had yesterday morning off, I was very stressed and was not able to rest in the morning. I...

  22. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Be honest--do you ever the patients you take care of, even just a little bit? It probably sounds wrong, but I often do envy the patients I take care of. Ultimately, they get to choose their schedule...

  23. Getting a Second Opinion to Confirm a Patient's Death

    purplegal posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, last night, I experienced the death of a patient for the first time. She was on hospice, so was expected to pass soon. As I was assigned to her, I was often making checks on her to offer her...

  24. RN with two jobs? One non nursing

    purplegal replied to Meganmcm's topic in General Nursing

    As someone that works both a nurse and a non-nursing position (although still in health care), I do not recommend working two jobs, unless you keep your hours at your second job VERY limited. I...

  25. Can you refuse to give care to a resident in LTC?

    purplegal replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In a way, you can "refuse" to care for a patient. By that I mean, you can choose not to care for this resident ONLY if someone else is willing to take over his care for you. There is nothing wrong...