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There were no clear expectations. I had no idea what the norm for a contractor was now I have a better idea. They pretty much set me up for a bait and switch and thought I would be quiet. My first day was in the OR by "accident". I made a fuss and made it clear what I applied for and where I needed to be assigned. Then everything else started to become clear. I did not have the experience to work in the position I applied for and in the 8 months, I communicated with the recruiter not once did I agree to be placed in the OR. That is, however, where they are in the greatest need. Whatever, when you know better you do better. Lesson learned. The realm of shady business is not my expertise.

Thank you all, I had my first interview today on a Med Surg floor. They are willing to orient me for up to 3 months and she told me she wanted me on her team :). She also mentioned nurse-patient ratio is usually 1:6, 1:5 on good days, and 1:7 on rare occasions. Is this a doable patient ratio. I really felt she was genuine in supporting my growth so any feedback you guys are able to provide is read and appreciated.

I have only been a nurse 5 years. In the OR and pediatric home health. Would getting experience in the hospital be realistic at this stage in my life or should I stay in the home health sector.

I became a nurse 5 years ago. I was hired in the OR then went to pediatric home health. Im 44 is returning to the hospital a bad idea to get better experience? Any genuine, supportive and honest advice is appreciated.

Thank you I appreciate the support and clarification. I have never done contract or travel nursing. It took 8 months and tons of paperwork. I for the most part kept in touch with the recruiter and was upfront with my experience. I was consistent in letting them know and asking will I be OK with my experience. I am in the process of printing the contract now. If that is the case I should not have been allowed to step into the PACU.

I don't have alot of support and need objective answers. Im 44 I applied to a recruiter on linked in, it took 8 month to get me into a military hospital as a contractor RN. I applied to MEDSURG,PREOP, PACU. My first day they placed me in the OR because my only experience is OR and pediatric home health. I never applied to OR. I never wanted OR and pushed for PACU. I wanted to grow and learn something different. I was told after 2 weeks as a contractor I was taking too long to adjust and was removed from the unit. I am left feeling useless, incompetent and just plain sh@@. I am now scared to apply to any job other than home health. Is it too late for me to gain different experience. Where would be a good place for me to start. Should I return to home health? I need the guidance of the nursing angels. My goal is to be a travel nurse and finally start to save. I am behind in that aspect as well.

Are these a myth or do they actually exist and are students allowed to use them to study for exams?