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  1. Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    ottersloveoysters replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like others have said, I would take a good, hard look at why I was not successful the first time and make a plan for what I will do differently if I am given the opportunity. That being said, since it...

  2. ER orientation....

    ottersloveoysters replied to RNuko's topic in General Nursing

    This is why it is important to ask an interview, "Can you tell me about the training involved for this position? What sort of training is provided on/off the floor and for how long?" If the...

  3. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    ottersloveoysters replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I regularly work with a nurse who wears head to toe white daily but no cap (skirt/dress, hose, shoes). I kind of envy the fact that dressing in the morning must take very little thought :-) We dress...

  4. nursing career over 50 in Raleigh

    ottersloveoysters replied to Bsimeon's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, I would go straight to the BSN program and skip the LPN route. As others pointed out, there are more jobs for RNs out there. I would do prerequisites as cheaply as possible (community...

  5. CRNA

    ottersloveoysters replied to along2708's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This was not my experience in nursing school. Our professors encouraged us to go into whatever area interested us. Here are a few of the first nursing jobs my classmates got: oncology, outpatient...

  6. How to handle being belittled by superior?

    ottersloveoysters replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As much as it sucks, I would let it go and move on. Some people have a thoughtful way to deliver constructive criticism, some

  7. PCT/CNA (Certified) can't find a hospital job..... what am I doing wrong?

    ottersloveoysters replied to Jtrer2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call to follow up on your application. I can't tell you how many times I have done this and then person on the line says, "Oh, right, here is your resume. Let's set up an

  8. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    ottersloveoysters replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you give an example of something he has

  9. The "How was your day" question

    ottersloveoysters replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    With my husband, I answer honestly. I'll tell him, "It was really rough. I had a patient die and I wish I could have done more for them." With friends, I might tell them about an annoying or funny...

  10. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    ottersloveoysters replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Supportive managers and coworkers? I would not have quit if I were you. But the past is the past. In ANY nursing job, there is going to be a certain level of stress, fear, uncertainty, anxiety,...

  11. Is this bad customer service?

    ottersloveoysters replied to emmafrancis's topic in General Nursing

    Hold on, it was hard for me to get past the part where you said nurses have bought CANES for people. Don't they know this is durable medical equipment that can be covered by insurance? I know they...

  12. Started first RN job in CA, offered another position

    ottersloveoysters replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a job you like, I would not leave because the grass is greener. Enjoy the job and build your experience. You can always change jobs when you tire of the facility/patient...

  13. Painful IM

    ottersloveoysters replied to SammyCT's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Sour Lemon about letting the alcohol dry and not going too slowly. Also, in my experience, most IM injections just plain

  14. Been at Job 9 Mons, Work Suddenly Calls References?

    ottersloveoysters replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is really bizarre. All I can say is that if your employer has serious concerns about your work performance or a mistake you made, they don't call your references. They talk to you directly or...

  15. Arghh, am I the only one is tired of systematic cheating

    ottersloveoysters replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I am naive but how are people cheating on BLS certification/renewal? I am not aware of this in the crowd I

  16. How long to give notice of resignation

    ottersloveoysters replied to missjosieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with HR. In my role, Big Fancy Teaching Hospital requires me to give 4 weeks of notice. If I do not give that notice, Big Fancy Teaching Hospital will not rehire me in the

  17. SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    ottersloveoysters replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    5 times is nothing! It takes a lot of attempts to become proficient. Give yourself a break and find a good teacher. Sometimes the best phlebotomist is NOT the best teacher because they can forget the...

  18. I have heard nothing 2 weeks after a job interview. Still in with a chance or not?.

    ottersloveoysters replied to Karen 77's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest continuing on with your job search and apply for other jobs. It's possible the company is really slow at hiring (I once got a call 6 months later!) but it's also possible that you did...

  19. Anxious about starting nursing school.

    ottersloveoysters replied to makeuplover2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I felt nursing school was challenging but no more so than the prerequisites. If you continue to study hard and stick with it, you will get through it. On a similar note, I had classmates who were...

  20. New Grad trying to deal with stress

    ottersloveoysters replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    Have you found any nurses on the floor that you can talk with? The people who know what you are going through are the other people in the trenches with you. When I have a rough day or a patient passes...

  21. Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    ottersloveoysters replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do in nursing before clinicals. After clinicals I only knew I did not want maternity or labor and delivery. I liked all my other clinicals. I am in a...

  22. Nursing Admissions: A Frustrated Student's Manifesto

    ottersloveoysters replied to medicapoetica's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to becoming a RN I worked in college admissions and I will tell you that most college admissions, not just nursing, is a game of sorts. Schools have an idea of the class they want to "create" so...

  23. holidays... sick call...

    ottersloveoysters replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call out if I was not really sick. Ask a coworker if they would be willing to swap holidays with you and present the plan to your

  24. Job Hopper

    ottersloveoysters replied to 1Sharon1's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a reason you keep going back to the same setting? There are many other places to look for work. Also, what questions are you asking in interviews? Do you ask about staffing ratios? Employee...

  25. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    ottersloveoysters replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was bullied during my preceptorship in nursing school. I was absolutely beside myself. I was so excited for the nursing experience and here I was struggling not to burst into tears every shift....