Cathyd241

Listen, you seem to know a lot.. I'm sure you are smart enough to find this stuff for yourself. I only responded to this thread because I wanted to support the poster after she had been attacked. I wasn't looking to get it into a dialogue with everyone about how credible my facts are. I could get the information to you but that would take time to find it, and I took this day off from work to spend with my daughter, so I'm done here. I've already wasted too much time bantering with people who already know everything

Like I said, there is other scientific evidence out there...you just have to be willing to look for it and read it. That's all I have to say about that. I only replied to this thread to respond to the poor nurse who was looking for support but instead was verbally attacked by others, and I ended up getting attacked myself.

Have you ever listened to Del Bigtree on thehighwire.com? That is an excellent place to start. He had been doing research on covid for over a year and the information he has put out is phenomenal.

I just got through explaining that I am looking at actual data and published studies. Who are you to say that this is not credible? I have not been telling"tales" (again, LOVE the snarky judgemental attitudes). The problem is that people will not even look at it. Everyone, including you, seems to have already made up their minds about what is truth and have no desire to seek further. And yes, it's unfortunate that even our physicians seem to have gone along with it. I have sent research articles to my own PCP to review, but I doubt he will. Even if he did change his mind, he is "owned" by the corporate healthcare system he works for.

I also follow the science. What I am saying is that there is science out there that is being censored and hidden. Yes, I do watch podcasts and Youtube, etc... But these people are simply doing the research for me. They point me to peer reviewed studies, research data, and experts in the field who have given witness to their own research. I read these sources of data myself, so I know they are not made up. There is so much out there that people just don't know. It's frustrating because we try to share this knowledge but nobody wants to listen. Everyone seems content in just going along with the narrative. Doesn't it make you wonder even a little why there is so much "vaccine hesitancy", especially amongst healthcare workers? Perhaps there is something they know that you don't. Just saying. Do your own research.

I am really sorry that you are receiving such snarky judgemental comments here when you were simply looking for support. Unfortunately, nurses aren't very good at supporting one another... "We eat our young". We are going through the same thing here in CT, and we have been able to support each other through private facebook groups, private websites, and group chats. I would try to look there for support. You can PM me and I will hook you up with one that I know is nation-wide. The truth is, the majority of people in our country are following main stream media, and are not seeing the other side to this story. I would like to think that if only these nurses knew the truth, they wouldn't be so quick to judge. It's unfortunate that they don't put more effort into seeking the truth, being the medical professionals that they are. They are willing to blindly follow the narrative without asking questions and using their critical thinking skills. Regardless, this self righteous attitude has got to stop... We are just breeding such division and hatred amongst ourselves. Good luck with your journey. Remember, only you can decide what is right for you. Don't let anyone else coerce you into doing something you don't feel right about, even if it means losing your job. You only have one body and it is yours alone to decide what is best.

Hi all, I am struggling to get my BSN done. I started a program last year that was competency based, but unfortunately they discontinued the program and I found myself having to find another college. After extensive research, I decided to go with the course-based program at Aspen University because they required the fewest courses from me, and therefore tuition was by far cheaper than most other online programs. I've done three classes with them so far, but I'm struggling to make these weekly deadlines. I often stay up very late or pull all nighters just to get them in on time. I had to withdraw from my fourth class because I just have too much stress going on in my life right now. Before I re-enroll and pick up where I left off, I was considering going back to a competency-based program that would be less stressful. I am reluctant for fear of losing credit for what I've already done, and having to pay a lot more money. if I have to pay a little more it won't be too bad. Not having to deal with stressful deadlines will be worth it. I thought of WGU, but I know that they are only cheap if you work fast and get through more courses. Any thoughts on this? I would appreciate any advice you all could give me!

I'm glad to find someone who is in this program. I am currently on the edge of making a decision as to what RN-BSN program to do. WGU is one choice, but the one I'm leaning toward does not have an MSN program. I'm 50 years old, not even sure if I'm going to go any further after my BSN, but I don't want to rule it out either. I know in their RN-BSN program they automatically give you 50 credits for licensure, but what do they give you if your're coming into the BSN-MSN program? I can't find any information on that.

I am so discouraged. I worked in a small hospital on med-surg for over 10 years. I had to leave for personal reasons, but thought I would always be able to find a hospital job again if I wanted to. I have been out for over 2 years now...I spent 1 year working in an outpatient endoscopy center, and then made the foolish move to go to homecare. I thought it would make my life easier, but it turned out to be the complete opposite! Furthermore, I realize that I really miss working in the hospital. Problem is, I just can't get a job! I have applied for over 50 positions among 9 hospitals within a 30 mile radius of my home, including the one I left. I have only been granted 3 interviews in the past year, and none of them offered me a job. I don't even bother applying to a couple of them anymore, as they now require a BSN, and I only have an associates. Many of them indicate that it is "preferred", so I still apply in hopes of being recognized for my experience. Med/surg jobs are few and far between, so I have applied for just about every department. Most of them "prefer" experience in that specialty. How am I supposed to get any experience in any specialty if no one will give me the chance? I am even applying for every shift, thinking they might be desperate to fill the off shifts and I can get my foot in the door that way. Nothing. I just don't get it. Meanwhile, I see the same positions that I applied for months ago still posted, or even reposted again and again. Am I that undesirable that they would rather have vacant positions than to give me a chance? You can't even talk to a live person in human resources anymore...they just want you to fill out their online applications and sit and wait. Meanwhile, I see new grads all the time landing jobs, usually because they know someone. It is so unfair! I don't know anybody. The one person I did know said she would give my resume to her manager, and that was the last I heard of it. I saw something on tv recently where a husband posted a billboard with his wife's picture on it and it said "please hire my wife". It actually worked! I am thinking something like this might be the only way to get recognized, as I feel like my applications are sitting in a pile somewhere, or in someone's "inbox". A little crazy, I know, but I'm getting pretty desperate. Has anyone else had problems like this? I would like to know how you were able to get noticed and finally land a job. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You soldiernurse22, that was excellent advice! I will definitely do that.:-)

I am an experienced med/surg nurse. I left the hospital last year to try homecare, but I really want to go back to more acute care nursing. I have a job interview for Oncology infusion nurse and am looking for advice. I had plenty of IV experience at the hospital, but no oncology exposure, which I am afraid may hurt my chances at getting this job. I really want this position, so any info about the role or anything I might need to know would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

I'm right there with you. I've been a nurse for 20 years, and left the hospital 2 years ago after working there for over 10 in med/surg.I am in a job that I hate now and have been applying for every hospital job I see posted for the past year and a half. So far have only been called for two interviews after applying for over 50 positions. I honestly thought it would be a piece of cake since I had so much experience...apparently not. This has been very frustrating and I feel so discouraged. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Is it because they are looking for younger nurses that they could pay less? I know a lot of the hospitals around here are looking for a bachelor's degree and I only have an associate's. It used to be that experience could be substituted for the higher degree. I don't know. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

I worked med/surg for 10 years. I had a love/hate relationship with my job, but I loved the people I worked with, loved the direct patient care and all the technology. I must admit, I did feel pretty exhausted at the end of my 8-hr shift, and often stayed an extra hour or more to finish my charting. When my manager bumped me from 1st shift to 2nd, I was pretty upset, and looked for work elsewhere. I figured maybe it was time for a change anyway; felt a little burnt-out. I've been in homecare now for 9 months, and I hate it! I actually like visiting with (most) of my clients, but the pay is not as good, and being salary getting paid for an 8 hour day when I'm actually working 11-12 really stinks! I have heard many nurses complain in our agency, but often followed by "I don't want to go back to the hospital though". I'm starting to feel like I'm the only one who actually wants to go back. This HH job is taking all of my free time and sucking the life out of me! At least at the hosptial, when I left I was free to do whatever I wanted. I miss having a personal life! Unfortunatley, I have applied for numerous hospital jobs (any dept, any shift...I'm desperate!)with very little luck. I'm thinking maybe because I don't have any ICU experience and I don't have a BSN? You would think all my experience would count for something! I see new grads get jobs all the time! It's very discouraging...I feel like I'm going to be stuck in this hell forever!