Murse1975

I'm a house supervisor RN finishing up an MSN in Leadership and Administration. I was wondering what doors that may open up for me, but also, being completely honest... at times I am curious what this Masters may be able to do for me outside of nursi...

I've worn scrubs multiple times to interviews and it's never hindered me, unless of course, you're going for a non-bedside position. That being said, I always figured if I am doing a job that requires scrubs and they won't hire me for not wearing a t...

Seeing a lot of this here in Indiana now too. No pay difference for acquiring one though, only marketability and getting into a different job.

Started out in a nursing home for about 2 weeks. Had already been working there as a CNA while I waited to take boards. LOATHED it. Not my clientele and absolutely NOT the company to work for by any means. Fortunately, the pediatric position I interv...

Not much different here.

While I don't like to be confrontational to other healthcare providers, I'm calling out this post. If it were YOUR family member in a critical situation, would you want the nurse who is so sleep deprived that he/she is having trouble focusing, grainy...

I've spent my entire short (4 year) career in Peds as well, on an inpatient peds med-surg unit. Julius gives a lot of sound advice, though make sure to adhere to the policies and procedures of your facility, as well as following Dr. orders and DOCUME...

I'm with the rest, land a job and get some experience. Diversify a bit. Hone your chops. If you had a certain area you loved in school, pursue that fervently like I did, you might get lucky and catch a break, but get a job, unless it's in an area you...

I went back to school to get my RN in my mid 30's, I am now 41 and considering advancing my ASN to MSN. It can be done. You have to be willing to sacrifice and work hard, but you CAN do it. Don't let any one tell you that you can't. People told me th...

See comment below, pardon the posting error.

First of all, let me say that you were going to deal with snarky people anywhere, especially when you work with a bunch of women. No offense, as I am a great admirer of the fairer sex, but it's the simple truth. There is always one ****-stirrer somew...