Stella-Ohio

No, roads are definetely roots here.

I'm not sure I would either. I would make that decision if/when it comes up. I too am not opposed to those workers and strongly feel they are not acting against the unions. Thanks for posting that about insurance companies......agree with that one ...

Starting tomorrow I think I'll refer to myself as the 'boo boo fixer nurse' and anyone with qualities to do the same may join my 'boo boo fix nurse club'. :cheers: That will stop the confusion. Either we can fix boo boo's or we can't. I can. Anyb...

:yeahthat: I have to agree. These nurses aren't out to take your job and few of us would turn down an opportunity to make huge sums of money to do what we normally due for much less. These nurses go through a lot to gain the opportunity by maintai...

once you pass it, are you done, or would another place rewuire you to do it again?

Even if an agency takes you on, the contracting hospitals often won't. I have had to be less selective about area due to only having 18 months experience. Many hospitals will not budge off of their 'experience requirement' by even a small amount.

I was shopping around for a company. A male recruiter called me and left a very positive message. When I called back he was on vacation and I was given to a different recruiter. She and I were like oil and water from the first conversation. She w...

My initials get me in trouble/teased on paperwork all the time (you would think we are in junior high still). We are supposed to use only our two letters as you do ........making yours appear as a time meaning but I refuse to put BM on all of my cha...

There is another post on this subject. Basically it says go for it if the hospital has a good track record for precepting new grads into the ICU. I agree, there is no reason not to jump into the ICU if the hospital has a good program to get you star...

Lowly paid nurses, Licensed Pathetic Nurses, Limited Practice Nurses, etc etc. Whatever you want to call them , I love them. They got me through my first year, continue to be my best friends, and gave me great job references when I left. I learned ...

Regarding students/young nurses checking off or teaching the skill, don't underestimate that they are learning as much from this as the person they are checking off. If you are open minded, you may find that this is a win/win situation. Everybody g...

I'm interested in knowing the answer to this also, as I saw one person had signed with 4 travel companies. Is this necessary and/or confusing?

where is this 'eval of companies'? I'm looking for a travel job.

Another vote from me for straight to ICU.

No you don't have to get your med-surg experience or any floor experience right now. If you choose to later, you can do so when you apply for a new position (whether or not you choose med-surg then also). I would keep track of your hours you put in...

No need to make it a male nurse thing papawjohn, I do the same thing working nights and can accomplish any daytime task I need to. I don't frequently have an after work drink but when I do........very odd looks from any observer.

I would like to hear from RN's who have gone on to complete their BSN programs. This is not a thread meant to rehash which degree is better. I am a new graduate (December 04) of my RN program and currently working as a staff nurse on a Med-Surg floo...

You are all fantastic. It was the pick me up I needed during a time of doubting. Tomorrow I am going to make certain with my manager that my work schedule can accomodate the school schedule (but with my DON behind the whole process - it shouldn't b...

Wow, thanks Daytonite. I'm going to sit and absorb this wealth of information for a bit when I get done thanking you for a well-thought response. I'm trying to figure out what my gut is telling me. I think my gut is telling me to drive on but my hea...

It is possible that 'mom' may be wrong, but that is not generally the case. I think it is good advice to be told to listen to one's parents with few exceptions (VERY VERY FEW). There are plenty of career choices out there, and this doesn't sound like...

I am an old new nurse also. I graduated last December and waited until June to apply for NCLEX. It wasn't that I was scared or anything, It just wasn't the right time immediately after school (which was a bear due to the way they treated students)...

In a court.......innocent means.........no guilty The school is being ridiculous. I can go file charges on any number of people for any number of things.....they will go to court and be found not guilty. There is a very big difference between being c...

First of all, if you were not convicted then, no fault/no foul. If you went to court and you were found guilty and had to pay a fine/do a few days in jail whatever......then that is your conviction. Your State Board of Nursing (and possibly even th...

Usually when the whole world leaves you stranded, it's your family you still have. Tough decision. I wouldn't just go against what your mother says and I would advise against a confrontational meeting. Mom, potentially has some valid concerns for yo...

You are just now into the window of getting used to your backwards clock in you were able to adjust. It takes at least 3 months to adapt (and that's just an average I read somewhere). I have the opposite problem. I've worked nights for 10 years. S...