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  1. I have a 1:1 meeting with my hospital's Vice President tomorrow

    RNdonut posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi all. It's been a while. A little background: I have been at the same facility for a couple of years and am involved in Unit Council/Shared Governance. I just took over the Chair position for my...

  2. Love school nursing, but can't pay my bills.

    RNdonut replied to jupitercrash's topic in School

    What about working in an infusion/hydration center? There are some nurses that do that part time and make decent money (although I'm not sure how much

  3. Leaving New Job after only 4 months

    RNdonut replied to Sweetie_Pooh's topic in General Nursing

    You should speak to your manager first before applying for a transfer. He/she may be able to work with you. Just be honest, and you can come across respectfully, and just say you want what is best for...

  4. Moving to Seattle alone?

    RNdonut replied to aprilfresh's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm going to jump in, too! lol I have a year of experience on a Cardiac PCU and my boyfriend is an engineer. We are looking to move to Seattle/Bellevue area in 6 months or so. Is it difficult to find...

  5. Moving to Seattle/surrounding area

    RNdonut replied to CaneRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi! I am going to be moving to Seattle/Bellevue from Florida in the beginning of next year. What are the best hospitals to strive for? Right now I'm on a cardiac PCU and would love anything cardiac!...

  6. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    RNdonut replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All of the above advice is great. Also remember that they are people, just like you and me, and they had to build their career from knowing nada just like us. They are not God! Plus, if you don't call...

  7. Peer Mentor Program

    RNdonut replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A get together would be a great way to get everyone to casually get to know one another and be comfortable around each other! Maybe the assigning of mentors can happen then so that they can meet in a...

  8. The benefits of MBA with BSN

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if getting my MBA, MSN or DNP is worth it for me right now, but I just can't stand bedside nursing anymore! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I graduated last year with my...

  9. I want to go back to school?!

    RNdonut posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all! I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I am trying to decide different routes to go with nursing. I am currently in bedside nursing, with only about 3 months experience. I realized that I need...

  10. I want to go back to school?!

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Rose_Queen, I entered a new grad program at a hospital and had to sign a 2 year contract. I know some of it has to do with where I work, but I also dislike a lot of the extra dirty work (a lot of my...

  11. The World of Nursing Thoughts

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so I just need to get a few things off of my chest. I will tell you that I am a new nurse (still with a preceptor), and I feel absolutely exhausted. I was yelled at by a doctor for the first...

  12. Nursing uncertainty

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Throughout school, I realized that bedside nursing was not for me. I dreaded every second of it, and now that I'm in practicum, I still dread it. It makes me feel like I don't even want to do nursing....

  13. Florida Hospital Flagler Nurse Residency Program

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I went through the program. It's really beneficial for a new grad. You can PM me if you have any

  14. Florida Hospital Flagler Nurse Residency Program

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I recently moved to Jacksonville and I have applied for a lot of jobs with no luck. I applied to Florida Hospital Flagler (although it is an hour drive from me) for their New Nurse...

  15. new grad: cant find a job

    RNdonut replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was having the exact same problem. I had to branch out and apply up to an hour away. Do you have your BSN? I live in Jacksonville and couldn't find a job close to me because I won't have my BSN...

  16. What are some things that you wish you would've known as a novice nurse?

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many new nurses are graduating and starting their first nursing jobs (as am I). I am curious as to what you wish you would have known as a novice nurse (regarding organization, stress,...

  17. Mayo Clinic

    RNdonut replied to resilientnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Mayo Clinic has the ability to be very picky because they are so popular. They usually will not hire you unless you apply to their Graduate Nurse Position. They can get anywhere from

  18. Should I take this job?

    RNdonut posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious to how many of you have to drive over an hour to get to work. I have a second interview with a company that is over an hour away, nights, a 2 year contract, and $19/h with no guarantee of...

  19. Should I take this job?

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all...my gut is telling me exactly what you are all telling

  20. Should I take this job?

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    $19/hour is about $5 less than most hospitals are offering. I am a new nurse, which is why I am having so much trouble. There aren't any other programs that are currently open for me to apply

  21. Should I take this job?

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    I am a brand new nurse, and I've never negotiated anything before. It's for a graduate nursing program. I know that they had plenty of applicants. I am also the type where I am lethargic a lot of the...

  22. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    RNdonut replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! I have an interview in two days for a graduate nurse program. When they ask if I have any questions for them, I want to ask "What has your feedback been from those who have completed your...

  23. Florida Hospital Flagler Nurse Residency Program

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    I actually moved away from a lot of good hospitals. I didn't move to Jacksonville for the jobs, but for family reasons. I have an interview with this company and I was trying to see how it was before...

  24. Florida Hospital Flagler Nurse Residency Program

    RNdonut replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone???

  25. Mayo Clinic Nurse Residency Program JAX

    RNdonut replied to Snafu13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! I have just applied to the posting that is open, now. Did you go through with the interview process or get selected? If so, how is