Pre-employment personality assessments

I am currently looking to relocate to Tampa and applied to Tampa General Hospital. Despite my qualifications I received the automatic email that I wasn't what they were looking for. I think it has to do with the personality assessment that one has t

MSW to RN - is this wise for me?

I am considering making the switch from school social worker to RN. I have my Masters and am a Licensed Social Worker as well. I was looking into an accelerated program in either Philadelphia or Southern New Jersey. I am a mom to 3 and work part time

Need advice about switching specialty

Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice in regards to a change in specialty. Let me explain my situation:

I started out as a new grad on a busy medsurg unit in AZ and spent one year (plus a year previously as an extern on the same unit) there. Afte

Texas and New Mexico Hospitals

I am considering making a move to Texas or New Mexico in quest for RN ER or Tele jobs.

Have any of you worked any of these facilities and could you tell me anything about them quality of care, progressive or not, opportunities for advancement and sur

I need some advice!

Hi everyone I am in a ****** situation it seems like. I really need some advice. I am a 23 year old male who graduates with an associates degree in 2 weeks and hoping to take the NCLEX on December 23rd. My issue is that I work as a nurse intern at my

Other Rewarding Careers Beside Nursing

I want to be a nurse but in case it doesn't work out for me.... I would like a career where I will always have a job despite whether the economy is bad or good. I would love a career helping others and with great pay. Are there any careers in the me

New Graduate Nurse Interview Help

I am a new BSN graduate nurse, and have my first interview tomorrow! I am excited/nervous, which seems normal, but what I am really scared about is an NLN exam this institution gives, upon which you must score at least an 80%. I am wondering if anyon

Pregnant nurse just graduated can't get hired anywhere!

Hi,
Just wanted some opinions. I recently graduated nursing school in May but was pregnant at the time and due to the pregnancy (well the interviewers don't say this but it's what I believe) I can't get a job! So, I've given up for now on applyin

Our hospital just gutted educational benefits

I'm writing here seeking advice. I work for a large teaching Magnet facility which I really love. It used to (I'm sure still claims to) strongly encourage nursing education. I am an ADN RN who is in an RN to BSN program already.

Recently I wrote ab

Clinic (Doctor's Office) Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse

I just accepted an offer in a Pediatrician's office for quite a large healthcare system in our city and I am beyond thrilled! It has been 18 months since I have been in the workforce due to medical issues (3 major surgeries) but I am all recovered