Thank you CrunchRN, I will do that! EDIT: Actually, I was trying and trying to find the button to PM you but I found this popup on my account instead: "We apologize for the inconvenience but sending a Private Message is disabled for all members who h...
Hi all, I had a few questions about the hiring process. So far I've submitted something like 25ish applications to various units (medsurg, ICU, ED, and Tele) and haven't heard anything back. All I've done was apply to their career websites and that w...
Hello all, Long time lurker, second time poster here. I guess this post is more of a vent / advice post since It's probably going to be long. I currently work in a SNF/LTC and we have this one resident who is notorious for her abusive behaviors. On o...
1. Everything will go wrong/get super busy near the end of your shift. 2. It's not just werewolves that come out with the full moon, the crazies come out too! 3. Your ability to keep your "nurse face" on during chaos will become invaluable. 4. You w...
Molly.RN replied to rubyagnes's topic in Psychiatric
Hi, I got my very first job (I got it 2 weeks after graduating from nursing school) working at an eating disorder treatment facility (we were PHP, RTC, and IOP) and despite my reservations, I loved that job! It's hard work and you have to firm with t...
Hi all, I'm a new grad RN who got her first real nursing job working at a SNF. The SNF I work at is attached to a hospital, which while I was originally not excited to work at a SNF I was excited for the opportunity for advancement into the hospital ...