~Shrek~

~Shrek~

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  1. Job Hopper, concerned

    ~Shrek~ replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    you don't understand. I don't *want* to job hop. I want to stay somewhere ideally for life. But if my safety comes into question (I am being vague), I cannot stay. If this job was merely unpleasant I...

  2. New grad in Community Health Nursing & NP School

    ~Shrek~ posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hello, I am a new grad and I am looking into community health nursing. I have always known that community health is where I want to be and where I want to build my career. Things are looking good at a...

  3. New grad in Community Health Nursing & NP School

    ~Shrek~ replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank you! I read everywhere that nurse practitioners NEED acute care experience and even my professor from school told me I shouldn't go to NP school unless I work in a hospital. Maybe she's meant...

  4. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    ~Shrek~ replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Podiatrists are not physicians they have a doctorate in

  5. Advice on jobs?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Mourtney's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That stinks! At least now you can go into this interview without having that lingering doubt! Now you can gain experience elsewhere and do whatever you choose to

  6. Advice on jobs?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Mourtney's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You go to the manager and say "I really want to work in your unit as a part of the new grad program. However I also financially need an RN job in the near future. I am wondering where I stand with the...

  7. My job hunt experience so far...

    ~Shrek~ replied to kimmy20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "I thought it was odd for her to ask me why I took so long to start applying for jobs." What a stupid question. It takes time and effort to find a good job, it doesn't happen instantly the day you...

  8. Am I Crazy? Traveling after Nursing School

    ~Shrek~ replied to Camp7712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the advice here is so discouraging. Coming to allnurses.com made me make awful decisions for my career and I am paying for it very dearly. After reading all these forums on a regular basis in...

  9. 24, want to become a nurse, best route

    ~Shrek~ replied to Jbc15's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't go into nursing, but who am I to tell you what to do? I am incredibly disappointed with where nursing has taken me. I wish I could explain here but in nursing I feel like you end up...

  10. Leaving a job for another...

    ~Shrek~ replied to Shanny246's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you need the money? Are you okay with night shift hours? if you need the money try to adjust your schedule so that you can have adequate sleep and time with your family. If you can afford to take...

  11. When should you start applying?

    ~Shrek~ replied to HoosierJumper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For new grad programs that require you to apply several months in advance, apply about 2-3 months before graduation to jobs that say "license required by XYZ day" or that specifically ask for new...

  12. Where are new grads getting hired?

    ~Shrek~ replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Listen to this person. I took the first job offer that presented itself to me twice and ended up in dangerous and crazy places. Just don't do it. I may end up leaving nursing, and I worry that I...

  13. How do I word this in an interview?

    ~Shrek~ replied to NCBeachRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Say you're learning a lot, but ultimately your dream is to work in acute care. That's all. You don't need to go into detail. Hospital managers understand that LTC's and SNF's and a lot of places...

  14. Is it bad that I have no interest in working on Med/Surg floor?

    ~Shrek~ replied to spearsfm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jail experience is excellent for community health and vice versa. If you told me your dream is to work in the hospital, be open to med/surg. If your interests are in community and public health and...

  15. Will hospitals hire those in the National Guard?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Trajan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow I did not know that! See, OP. Don't get

  16. I started my nursing career and I am so unhappy!!!!! :(

    ~Shrek~ replied to alaber's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate it when people say this on here. I think it is very mean and rude. Just because she/he doesn't like her job doesn't mean she doesn't deserve it. She/he likely *earned* it through hard work and...

  17. Breaking Nurse Residency Contract

    ~Shrek~ replied to Vincent12's topic in Nursing Career

    I am very wary of new grad contracts. People don't pack up and leave a good paying middle class job in less than 2 years unless something is wrong. If they need to threaten their employees with a...

  18. Will hospitals hire those in the National Guard?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Trajan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be honest and open about it during the interview and that should help. 1 weekend a month can easily be scheduled around, and 2 weeks off could be used for your vacation time. Many places will like...

  19. How many jobs have you applied to?

    ~Shrek~ replied to middleagednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    First job I got hired into: I applied to about 25-30 jobs. I got this offer and took it right away because I read online about how bad the job market is. Worst decision of my life so far. I ended up...

  20. Peace Corps - New Grad Nurse

    ~Shrek~ replied to jk<3's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't have to work in the hospital setting. 2 years of experience in the peace corps will definitely open the door for a career in public health or non-hospital

  21. Nurses eat their young during report?

    ~Shrek~ replied to ammanke64's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be assertive and stand up for yourself. People shouldn't put you down. If they are being harsh and rude to you, be firm. Don't talk back but stand

  22. Will quitting this job early kill my career?

    ~Shrek~ replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The right answer depends on a few things. What is your financial situation? Can you afford to quit and then wait a few months for a new job? Is this something you can tolerate until you find another...

  23. Being delgated a new task outside your job description.

    ~Shrek~ replied to graft's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sometimes feel that I am given so much work that it detracts from my ability to take care of my clients as well as I should. Everyone is doing what I can where I work, but we are short staffed...

  24. Being delgated a new task outside your job description.

    ~Shrek~ replied to graft's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And this is why our profession has so many problems. We don't have the courage to speak

  25. Public Health Nursing

    ~Shrek~ replied to alice_DNPxPMHNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have the time and money, go for the MD/MPH. If you don't, then go for the NP. It's all about what is best for your