Barbara H.

Barbara H.

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  1. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    Barbara H. replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    While I encountered the unwillingness to teach as a student many times, I find it even more disgusting as a new nurse to meet so many coworkers who show zero interest in helping me to become a...

  2. Inmate/Staff Relationships

    Barbara H. replied to Tina, RN's topic in Correctional

    Beats me why some women want to loose everything getting involved with inmates. ...if you want to get involved with a looser why not find one on the streets...there are plenty around and it will at...

  3. LPN Travel

    Barbara H. posted a topic in Travel

    Any LPNs out there who would like to share their experience traveling? I am finishing up my last semester for RN and would like to give traveling a try before I start the job hunt for my first RN...

  4. Graduating soon here, curious about correctional nursing?

    Barbara H. replied to Breycn's topic in Correctional

    Sure, most of us would love to get our first experience on a med surg

  5. Nurse or CO?

    Barbara H. replied to Do_Good's topic in Correctional

    Yes, IM who have real medical issues get swept aside...And it bites the med companies who contract there in the butt. Nice breeding ground for lawsuits and we as nurses are right in the middle of...

  6. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    Barbara H. replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    Exactly...tired of the negative comments myself. All nurses should worry about is giving compassionate health care. If this is bothersome, just pick up your license and work elsewhere.

  7. Is it difficult to obtain a job in LTC/SNF as a new grad?

    Barbara H. replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would. Most of them have a high turn over and can't be too

  8. What places will hire a new nurse with no experience

    Barbara H. replied to edigio10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2 words...AZ sucks!! I had some luck in NM...but ended up taking a job at a state prison, mostly because it pays better than most here in AZ. LA is another state which seems to be more welcoming to...

  9. Any thoughts on Kindred Hospital?

    Barbara H. replied to isharRN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Kindred is lucky to have so many desperate new grads

  10. New RN grad can't find work

    Barbara H. replied to Nurseknowsit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hope you find something soon...I have been a LTC LPN for a while before getting my RN. Just got hired on at a state prison...maybe something to consider...Good

  11. Frustrated with Graduating in May

    Barbara H. replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds more like LTAC with vent

  12. Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    Barbara H. replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    From what I hear it's a thing of the past making the big bugs with traveling...and be aware, I increasingly see nurses' contracts cancelled in the middle of an assignment. Important to have a good...

  13. Nursing Home or No?

    Barbara H. replied to asimon1126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Asimon, the travel agency's recruiter forgot to tell you that you can actually travel with LTC experience. Many LTC places are happy with just one year experience and the pay is compatible to med surg...

  14. V tach leading to an MI

    Barbara H. replied to Katniss88's topic in Cardiac

    How sad that we have to tiptoe around some physicians...have seen it also in LTC...Why the hell do some people pick health care...just get a 8-5

  15. Ranting on the New Grads

    Barbara H. replied to RNGriffin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    [h=2]RN - Med Surg- FT - Days (NO NEW GRADS) - new[/h] E-Health - Bullhead City, AZ Must be licensed in this state or eligible. Excellent compensation. Must be a graduate of...

  16. HELP! New Grad trying to get 1st Job in St. Louis

    Barbara H. replied to nursekt87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry, afraid I can't give any advice but know what you're saying. I'm a bit tired myself hearing the same mantra again and again. I did the 2+years of nursing home first and honestly, I think it...

  17. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Barbara H. posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is from a conversation happening earlier and I would love to hear other opinions... "you are missing my point. I have worked as a travel nurse before myself, so I understand. However, something...

  18. Needing Some Advise

    Barbara H. replied to A.Card's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on passing your Nclex. In my opinion a med surg position will be best to transfer to home health and eventually traveling. I'm a new RN grad myself and traveled as LPN in LTC but would like...

  19. FAILED NCLEX!!!!

    Barbara H. replied to jamesdo01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats, James, so happy for you!! Now on to the job search...Good

  20. Finding an RN position as a new grad

    Barbara H. replied to kroute's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I talked to somebody today who had me convinced that LA is a good place to find a job as a new RN. Your experience makes me wonder...good luck and keep us

  21. First RN job hunting-My story

    Barbara H. replied to SquirrelRN304's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats...being bilingual is a good thing!! Keep us

  22. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    Barbara H. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first year only....lol...wouldn't that be

  23. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Barbara H. replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know much about the past travel opportunities other than the pay seemed to be way better. I participate in a FB travel community and from what I see there is still demand especially for...

  24. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Barbara H. replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, consider the fact that healthcare is to a great part financed by the government speak the taxpayer...Should it not be in the public's interest to solve this issue...Doesn't this country deserve...

  25. Cant get a job almost 1 year later

    Barbara H. replied to arose26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Macgirl, you are missing my point. I have worked as a travel nurse before myself, so I understand. However, something is wrong with the "system" when new grads get left behind only because it might be...