Me93RN

"Smooth seas dont make experienced sailors"

Love what you do as a nurse.... it's essential for surviving the rough demands of the job.

I agree that I was confrontational, but that was after I was badgered by her over and over again. I have done plenty of self-reflection over this, trust me. As a new nurse to a highly intense work place, and as more sensitive person, I cant understand why nurses feel the need to put down and give attitude to new nurses. I am a very friendly person by nature and never had any trouble getting along with others. Maybe its just that Im a private school kid and Im not used to the drama and toughness.

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Firstly, how did your manager react to the fact that you have ADHD? And why don't you start meds? Adderall was the best thing I ever did in my life, and I can only say that now because I see a huge difference. Of course, each person needs their medication regimen, but if you're struggling, then give it a try.

So I need some advice. I am new to my job...I've been off orientation for about 3 months. I'm an outgoing person and I've never had any issues getting along with others. Well I find that many of the other nurses at work have so much attitude and it seems like they are always judging or criticising me. I am not one to just let them step all over me and I opened my mouth a few times and say things like "why do you give me attitude" or "what do you have against me that you talk to me that way." The responses which I got were horrible and usually denial, which leaves me feeling bad abt what I said and wanting to apologize. I've never had to deal with issues like this and I need advice.

So I just received my first nursing job in a facility (not homecare)!!!! It may sound dumb but I have no idea what kind of bag to bring and what items to bring with me. - Should I bring a tote bag or backpack? And what size?? - Do nurses have lockers or is everything they need in their bags? - Should I always have an extra pair of scrub with me in case its needed? - Should I bring a drug book with me? Some advice please! It will help my nerves!

Thanks for that advice :) What do you think about having a resume that is longer than one page long? My current resume is a page and it has just my health related experience. If I add my volunteering or other past work then it will be longer than a page. Should I still add those?

I have worked many jobs in many different areas because I like to do many things. For example I was a gymnastics coach for kids. I have also volunteered for many organizations. My question is- should I put all of these jobs and volunteering on my resume even if it has nothing to do with nursing? I am a new grad and I am seeking a hospital job. If I do put these on my resume then it would be way longer than one page. My current resume only has the jobs that pertain to nursing including my current nursing job.

Ive been a nurse for one year, working in pediatric home care. Im desperate for a hospital job. Ive been applying everywhere but I don't have my BSN, although im in the process of getting it, so Im limited. I just revised my cover letter for the millionth time, but I actually like it now. Im open to suggestions on how I can improve it. Thx! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hadasa Greenbaum Adress phone number email I do everything with a full heart, therefore I need to love what I do. And I love being a nurse.” To whom it may concern, I am pleased to be contacting you regarding a Registered Nurse position at your facility. I have no doubt that you receive countless resumes daily, from nurses like me, whom are seeking an opportunity to prove how they can contribute positively to your facility. So I would like to take a moment to thank you for setting aside time to read my resume thus far, and to request that you read through the duration of it so that I can tell you about myself, my aspirations in the nursing career, and my desire to contribute to your facility. I was raised in a home in which my father served as an active paramedic in the community. From the time I was young, I admired his endless giving to help those in times of need. I jumped at every opportunity to help” my father with his medical work, whether it was handing him supplies or giving an injured child a lollypop, to ease their pain. I acquired a strong desire to devote my life to helping others. As I approached adulthood, it was clear that my enthusiastic, positive and compassionate personality would allow me to contribute positively to the health care system. At this point I would like to share with you my nursing experience and aspirations for the future. My work experience has all been with the pediatric population, which I enjoy enormously, but I feel that I can adapt easily to provide dedicated nursing care to any population. One trait that I definitely do not have a shortage of is my compassion for other people, and with that, the ability to provide continuous, patient-centered care. In fact, my ability to provide dedicated care was noted in NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, as I spent many hours in the Pediatric ICU tending to a child from my work. Thus, I was requested as a private duty nurse in the PICU before I even had my nursing license, and hired immediately after obtaining it. In addition, its often been said that in my work environment, I can accomplish as much as a few employees together. With my strong inner drive to achieve excellence in whatever I do, I aspire to be an asset to the healthcare system. I am determined to use my strengths, and to learn from my mistakes in order to achieve continuous professional growth. I would be pleased to have the opportunity to discuss my strengths and skills with you further. I am certain that you are very busy, and would happily interview at your convenience. I can be reached at 845-xxx-xxxx. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Hadasa Greenbaum

I am a nurse with combined type ADHD. I got my RN about seven months ago. I'm currently working in home care because that's the job I got, but it's way too boring for me. At this point, I'm going nuts, and I need a hospital job.

Hey! This is my first post here! So I got my rn lisence in july 2015 and I'm doing home care now. My plan is to move on to a hospital but I just started college again for my bsn....so I'm going to wait a bit. In the meantime, I'm getting great vent and trach experience but my problem is that although my case is a very busy one, there is still a good 4 hours that I'm hardly doing anything. I bring my laptop along and do school work but I need more ideas of how to use my time. Sometimes I'm soooooo bored! Any suggestions?