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Any tips for an upcoming interview in the ICU? It's at a hospital I used to work at as an aide. I've been working as an RN since April 2013 on surgical stepdown, but my former employer is willing to interview me for the ICU position which would be pa...

Hey...I got the job! :)

Has anyone ever worked two part time RN jobs at once. I know plenty of people work FT and per diem...but honestly would working two part times be do-able?? I interviewed today for a part time ICU position at a hospital I worked at previously as a nur...

I think I'd probably have to resign from the stepdown position at some point if things work out with the ICU position. I'm still trying to find my niche as a nurse. There are days when I hate it to be honest, but then there are days when I feel good ...

That's what I'm a little worried about, the scheduling. Both jobs world have to be willing to work with me... Hopefully it'll work out. Well I don't even know if I got the 2nd job yet. Won't find out till next week.

Hopefully I'll get the other PT position, just going to have to keep my fingers crossed...

Anyone?

I kept applying, everyday, everywhere (I almost moved from NY to North Dakota for a job). I went to job fairs, spoke to a career counselor on how to sell myself and spruce up my resume so that I looked good on paper. I got a lot of rejections, which ...

Wow that's terrible. I also have a co-worker that's very unpleasant and nasty (in general not just to me). I just try to ignore her on the dreaded days I'm stuck working with her. I was so happy when she was FMLA for 3 months after having her son lol...

Surgical stepdown (abdominal sx and ER overflow/tele pts) 1:5 to 1:8 depending on census/staffing

How does your resume look? Is there any chance that you'd be willing to apply as an nursing assistant or unit secretary just to get your foot in the door at a hospital? What type of nursing are you interested in? Are there any job fairs coming up soo...

I'm back on days again, and although it's more stressful (in my opinion) because it's just non-stop tasks (sending pts for tests/procedures, OR, fresh post-ops, discharges, admissions, new orders all the time, etc.), I'm really trying my best to see ...

I am still a new nurse (only have been working as an RN since April 2013) and I have been looking for a new job. I work on a very busy and high acuity surgical step down unit. I usually take care of 6-7 patients at a time. Discharge 2-3 per shift wit...

I was so proud of myself for finishing nursing school! Graduating from a stressful program. Putting in the countless hours of studying, sacrificing so much to reach my goal -- a Bachelor's degree in Nursing... working my butt off to pass the NCLEX...

Thanks all for the replies... I've been reflecting a lot about my career and what I want out of nursing. I'm starting to realize that the people/personalities you work with is SO important. I was placed on nights for 3 weeks as part of an extended pr...

Hey.. Yes I passed my probation! =) Found out yesterday. I actually to feel more confident as nurse, but still want to work in a safer environment. I'm really not comfortable having so many patients on a step down floor. Sometimes there's so much goi...

I've only been working as a nurse since April 2013...so about 8 months. I guess the honeymoon is over, but I find that nights are a better pace for me, work wise. I don't find myself becoming AS stressed.

Anyone? Is it normal to have a love/hate relationship with nursing?? I love being a nurse - as in the actual nursing care part of nursing -- patient care, being there for people in some of the hardest times of their lives, the small victories, advoca...