What to do?

I'm a new RN with approximately 6 months experience on a busy Tele floor. Recently I've been contacted about a position in a pediatric practice near me. They have all RNs, and one of their docs is in need of an RN. I'm going to meet with the offic

Intern graduate now having baby...

I am a 2nd degree BSN (graduated in Dec 2013), worked at a local hospital for a year as a nurse intern. 6 months in, my manager told me they'd like to hire me when I graduate, which was amazing, and I was very excited to have a job promised to me. 2

Regain employment

Last month, I posted mistakes I made while being overwhelmed with charge nurse duties and staff nurse duties. I ended up being terminated. I think the punishment was way harsh (I thought I would have been suspended for a few days) but I can respect H

New RNs NJ USA

Hello everyone
I just graduated from a nursing school in NJ and failed my first NCLEX exam. I passed through this painful experience and now thinking of new ways to study and pass. This thread is about getting a nursing job after graduation. Any thou

Nurse Anesthetist/Nurse Practitioner?

Hello! I'm 18 years old and a pre-nursing student. I'd seriously been considering medical school, but now I'm questioning it for financial and personal reasons. I'm leaning more towards NA because if I were to become a doctor, I was considering a

Personality holding me back?

I was told by an HR manager after two different interviews(cna position), that I do not talk enough.(Although it is an interview, I am nervous) But to me, I talk enough in interviews.
I know nursing requires a lot of people interaction, but I am sta

offered day shift...help!

Im a new nurse and was hired to a busy ortho/trauma (med surg floor). So far ive only had three days on the floor with my preceptor (who is amazing so far). We do 12 hour shifts with a 10 percent shift differential for night shift. I was hired for ni

Switching Careers from Legal to Healthcare

Hi Everyone,

I'm thinking of switching careers from legal (paralegal) to nursing. I have several questions and hope that you guys can shed some light. I have a Bachelor's in paralegal studies.

1. Should I pursue the LPN before the RN degree? - My s

Non-clinical jobs suitable for Nicu nurse

Hi, im a nicu nurse in a hospital in abu dhabi for 4 years now and im getting more than average salary. Opportunities are overwhelming i see but unfortunately the working condition is not that good. We do 12-hr shifts and most of the time we are unde

Planning pregnancy while looking for job

Hello everyone! I posted a few months ago about whether it would hurt my career to take 6-9 months off of work. We decided to go for it. I am an L&D nurse with 2 1/2 yrs FT experience at the time I left my position due to my husband's job loss.