lovinmymac

Well, I have a question, should I lie and not tell anyone that I have osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, scoliosis of the lower spine, and venous insufficiency with heavy leg syndrome? I've been filling out multiple job applications, applied online, and so far no job due to problems with walking. I am much better now and I got through my clinicals and schooling, but was hard. I finished school and I've noticed that I am able to be on my feet for a few hours at a time and can do just fine with a few breaks like for less than fifteen minutes or so. I was told that the reason I am not getting hired is because I am telling the employer about my leg problems. Well, I don't want to lie, but that is what I was told that I have to do if I want a job. I do want a job, not a full time one just yet, but I feel as I am getting better with mobility and things that I think I may be able to get on full time in the future. I told one in an interview the other day that I don't think it would affect me if I were to work part time or PRN. The facility I applied for is very small and not many patients, so I don't think it would be difficult at all. We are very close to the dining room and other nurses help you with anything you need. I would be really happy if I get this job. It pays well and the tasks are not as many as I had before, but it is a long term care facility. I wanted something different when I first got my RN in March of this year, but right now I will be happy with anything and happy to just be able to put food in our mouths and pay bills. But what do I do, just lie or not say anything at all. See I left on bad terms at other job cause I had shots put in my knee and I couldn't walk, so I had to finish school and I couldn't do the job and school too, so I had to pick and choose. I chose my RN over the LPN job. I knew that if I dropped out of school that I wouldn't be able to get back in. So I wanted to give 2 week notice but I didn't get to do that. I almost got fired for calling in cause of my leg, so I just quit and didn't go back. I called them and explained to them what I had done and what was happenig, they told me to get a statement from my doctor so that I could leave on good terms. Well, my doctor would not send over the letter because I had not seen her since May or June of that year, and I quit in November. She wouldn't even refill my thyroid meds or my heart meds, or nothing. So I've been without a job, without insurance, without a doctor, the whole thing. I fought for my strength to continue in nursing school to get my RN. I wanted my RN and that was my goal. It was hard, but I did it. So now I don't have a job but I have the RN. Now what??? I applied for case management they want a certified person for that. I've applied for health department, clinics, hospitals, private practices, you name it. Too many to count. So I am hoping that the interview I had the other day is enough to pull me through to get a job. But if I don't get the job, what should I do?

I will tell you one thing, being overwhelmed at work can make a person nervous and cause errors itself. I know because I have truly been there. I have had multiple errors too, but not all at once. I worked as LPN for over 5 years and so yeah, errors happen. The sad thing is some don't get reported and most get swept under the rug or lied about. But it's important to admit your mistakes and to fill out a medical error report. I agree with nurseladybug12, always know your 5 rights and only take out one patients medication at a time. And never leave them sitting anywhere. Always check 3 times against the mar, etc, before you give the med. When in doubt, always check it out, if the the orders are unclear on the MAR or medical order sheet records, then call for clarification. Sometimes its the ones before you who may have in fact done the same error or they wrote the order wrong causing you to make the error.

Does anyone know the hiring process of the local public health department. I live in North West Kentucky and I sent in my app and I got a confirmation letter from the capitol of Kentucky stating they received it and are reviewing it. So how long does that process take? Do I need to call the place I applied for ask them this info? Also, should I just wait or should I apply for more jobs? I want a health department job but if I can't get one then I would get something else. I need a job soon. I put the app in about 3 weeks or so ago and I got the confirmation back about 2 weeks ago. So now what?

Okay for starters, you sound like me when I was working 12 to 16 hours a day over a year ago. I was at first only working on weekends then I switched to the 12 hour days that was mandatory. So I was lifting weights every other day, I was doing cardio every day, but more on other days, and I was having to eat every 2 hours. So when I switched back to working on 12 hours for 3 to 4 days in a row, that was very very challenging. So I belonged to a body building forum back then, and I read a few tips. First thing is, you have to make time, no matter how tired you are. Next, keep something in your pocket like nuts or dried fruit. Always drink lots of water. Be sure to not skip meals, which I did in the end and was not good. I eventually stopped exercising because I had so much stress, and I had problems with arthritis, and so I wanted to go back to nursing school to further my career. Well, in the end, I quit because of all of the drama and stress at work. I just couldn't take it any longer. I also finished school. Now I just got my RN back in March. I don't have a job yet, but since I've been off, I've been so depressed that I haven't been exercising faithfully. But I have started. And I switched my diet again, but being pennyless, has left me not buying the proper foods I should have in my home to eat. I have to eat whenever and whatever. And so that makes me even more depressed and stressed. The bottom line is, if you don't make time for yourself, then who will? You must organize your meals and menus, you must take portable foods to eat on the run. Like for breakfast a low fat muffin and a small cup of coffee and maybe some fresh fruit. For lunch, if you get it, eat something like finger foods like peanut butter and crackers, nuts, vegetable sticks and hummus or something. There are ways to eat healthier. Also, make sure you are eating high fiber foods like oatmeal and beans because they will stick with you longer during the day. What about high fiber protein bars? Figure out what you can afford, and what you like, and plan for it.

What are some things to know for an interview for the health department? Can someone please reply? I've posted this similar question in various places across the forum and no one has ever replied.

What are some things they ask in the interview? I applied and I received my confirmation from the capital of my state so I was wondering what things do I need to be prepared to know for an interview. I really would like to have a job like this. I am 41 going on 42 and I have kids and I've worked in a hospital setting for a few months and I have worked in a long term care center for over 4 years as LPN, but not I just got my RN. I know it's hard to get into the health department but people say they love it.

You say you did pap tests? Does the RN do this or the Nurse Practitioner? I am confused. I was never taught that in school. What exactly does a RN do in the Health Department as an entry level nurse?

I scratched the general surgery job, I was told by an employee who works there that the general surgery job is too hard for an entry level RN. She gave me advice about critical care or the Med Surg FAmily unit first. I thought of transitional care since I've had some long term care experience. I don't know.

I don't know what to do. I've been researching for jobs and if you go to home health they want 1 year of experience, but I don't know if that means as a RN or any clinical experience. I need a job. I need something that I can do with my bad knee. I have had 4 1/2 years of long term care experience and I've had med surg experience of less than one year prior to that job. I just need to get some RN experience. I don't know what to do anymore. I am losing hope.

Well, from my understanding, there were 14 of us in my class, only 13 passed so far and almost all of us have jobs except about 3 or 4 of us. I'm really not sure. But from I know, most of them got a job in the hospital, and the others in long term care. I am one though that doesn't have a job yet. I have long term care experience but as LPN, not RN. I am a RN now. I have had one interview and that is all. I just don't get why I am not being hired. I need RN experience. There are 2 or 3 that moved out of state and are working in hospitals. I may have to move back home myself.

Well, they called me, but I didn't get the job, so yeah I'm upset kind of. I wanted that office RN job so bad. They told me that someone with MDS experience over me got the job, but I was the first one to get it, but since they had someone with more experience then they got the job. So I was booted!

Well, I just returned from my interview. It went just fine. My nervousness is over. I am hoping and praying that I get this job. It would mean a lot to me. I do know more about the job position now than what I did know before. I researched the job description as well. It is a wonderful opportunity for me. And if anyone is out there who is a MDS Coordinator and have anything to share, please let me know. Thanks!

Hi all, I'm going today for my first RN job interview for the MDS Coordinator job. Do you have any suggestions for me? What do I need to know as MDS Coordinator?

What about a staff development coordinator? I saw a job posting for that. I used to get nervous in front of crowds when I was younger, but I am interested. A person told me when I worked in long term care before that I would make a good one for that job.

Here is a job I have found in my area for General Surgery. This is the description: Assesses/evaluates, plans, implements, reassesses/reevaluates the needs of the patient/family Responsible for discharge planning of the patient Provides health educational needs for patients/families Manages patient care assignment Assists with meeting shift staffing guidelines on short notice while acting as relief charge Demonstrates leadership and professional development/clinical competency Responsible and accountable for the professional and technical skills for delivery of care specific to the needs of the patient population Performs other staff related duties What do you think? Do you think I would be pulled to another floor to work if I chose this job? I don't know what kind of "other staff related duties" they are talking about.