~Shrek~

~Shrek~

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  1. 3.5 years post school and finally got a hospital job! Don't give up!!!

    ~Shrek~ replied to krazieklutz03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been a clinic nurse for 2 years, RN for 3. This should encourage me but it doesn't. I always figured that if I wanted change, I could apply out of state and easily find a hospital job in a...

  2. "just" a school nurse rant

    ~Shrek~ replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I am a clinic nurse. Possibly an aspiring school nurse, as I have always wanted to do school nursing and have applied to school nurse jobs. I get the same. I was texting my friend who is an oncology...

  3. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    ~Shrek~ replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    just wear an undershirt under your scrub top (a light weight t shirt), then after work, take off the scrub top and leave the undershirt on. It looks like you are wearing something a step or two above...

  4. In fear of losing my license.

    ~Shrek~ replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should talk to your local police department and get some kind of restraining

  5. Do grades mean much?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Aim for A's, but don't become depressed or discouraged if you get

  6. Who do you use as references?

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

    I think it is ok to

  7. Who do you use as references?

    ~Shrek~ posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In school, my professors were willing to write recommendation letters and act as references. I have one former supervisor that was willing to be a reference over a year ago, but she moved jobs. My...

  8. Husband became a RN

    ~Shrek~ replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    omg I have a question, aren't you scared of the housekeeper looking through all your personal information? Like stealing your money? I don't know I am wary of hiring a stranger to come into my house,...

  9. Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

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

    I worked in a hospital, and they let you wear whatever color scrubs you wanted as long as it was professional. Stop being judgmental and harsh. Good

  10. Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

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

    One of my employers reimbursed me for scrubs I bought. It's not all a

  11. Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

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

    Goodness gracious, what a callous and harsh comment to an innocent question. Every employer I have ever had let me wear whatever color scrubs I want, except for one, and they reimbursed me for the...

  12. I don't have the right kind of experience

    ~Shrek~ replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I don't know how competitive your area is, but from my understanding, having several years of home health and LTC experience should qualify you to at least be considered for positions in...

  13. Career advancement?

    ~Shrek~ replied to %63theend's topic in Public, Community Health

    Where I work, it goes like this: Staff nurse (ADN and up; in the clinic) --> PHN (PHN certificate; Case manager) --> Supervisor ( BSN and PHN certificate; PHN III or IV or something along those...

  14. Nurse Family Partnership Home visitor RN

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

    I would love to have this position one

  15. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wait what is it? I don't understand, I am pretty dense with these

  16. Should I quit?

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

    I work in public health! You make somewhat less money, but in exchange you get normal hours, good benefits, and usually better treatment. However, I think that you should stay a year if you can....

  17. Anyone successful in switching from psych to med/surg?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Guest321574's topic in Medical-Surgical

    OMG how did you do it with a 10 day orientation? I would be so

  18. Public Health nurse to Hospital Nursing

    ~Shrek~ replied to amv89's topic in Public, Community Health

    How did you find this job? Did you relocate? Did you get

  19. New Grad confused about stipend and 2 year contract.

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

    What is HCA? edit; never mind I googled

  20. $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    ~Shrek~ replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you know? California is the only place which matters in the world!

  21. $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    ~Shrek~ replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    TBH if you want to buy a 3Bd/2b home in a safe neighborhood, afford a horse, help your kids through college, etc., you cannot do that on a nurse's income alone in California. I could do some of those...

  22. $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    ~Shrek~ replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I live in SoCal and I make $30/hr. If you make over $50/hr as a new grad, you must live in the Bay Area. Most nurses in non-bay-area CA make $25-45/hr. Most nurses outside CA easily make less than...

  23. New Grad: How can I get experience if nobody will give me a chance?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you are willing to work outside the hospital setting or move, you will get a job in no

  24. How long did you stay at your first job?

    ~Shrek~ replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    3 months lol But I have been at my current job 1 year and plan to stay at least another year or two. I am hoping to stay with my employer for much longer,

  25. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    ~Shrek~ replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    What does the doctor's religion have to do with