Recommendation letters for graduating students

"Jan 26, '08 by llgGuide I run a summer extern program that requires letters of recommendation from at least one clinical instructor. I have also been involved in hiring many new grads for staff nurse positions. So, I have read a lot of such le

Question about accepting a job offer

1 Hello,

I am hoping I can get some advice on a situation I am experiencing. I went on an interview with state and went on one an ER. I heard back from the state job today with an offer for employment. I am excited about this, BUT my heart is in emer

Would like some advice about a future in Cath Lab

Hello everyone, i'm going to try to keep it short. Basically, I am an ADN student who plans to go on and get my BSN. So far, Cath lab has caught my eye more than any other specialty, but I also understand that it (usually) takes previous experience

The Claim of Nursing Shortage or is there apathy when hiring new nurses?

Today I went to a job fair advertised by a hospital in Florida. The ad says come with your resume because there may be on the spot interviews. I got there because I wanted to prepare my way, I am graduating this August. Once I got there it was not a

looking for something new -- need advice

dear fellow nurses,
I have been a full time nurse in the neuro critical care unit of a comprehensive stroke center for 2+ years. while here I have been charge, preceptor, obtained CCRN and my SCRN. But, I am not exactly satisfied with my job, my hour

Need advice on a new job

Hi All,

I recently interviewed for a great job. It's exactly what I wanted to do for awhile, to work in a skin and laser center. Throughout my nursing career, I have only worked in hospital settings and wanted a less stressful change. Became interes

Insight into State Oral Examination/Appraisal?

Hi There:

I am a newer RN in CA, and I recently applied to take the state's RN Examination. This is essentially an exam to be put on the "eligibility list" for state nursing jobs. It's not actually an application for a specific job. My ch

Caring for a patient vs. providing medical assistance

When dealing with a patient, which proves more important, genuinely caring for the patient and making them feel comfortable or providing the most efficient medical treatment or is a combination of the two? Is this homework? What do you think about whi

More school after school?

Hello everyone, I'm currently in my last semester of nursing and have been questioning what to do after I'm done. I know I want to further my education but have recently heard of fast track to msn. Should I just stick to bsn or go on msn? What are

Nursing Jobs

Hey guys. I am almost a graduate and I am wanting to know about the different types of jobs available. It would be nice to hear things from different parts of nursing and what their jobs consist of and how they have differed from others, or possibly