Nasty Colleague

A senior nurse misrepresented something I said, told the manager something false. Result: I got called in and talked to about having an insubordinate attitude. Manager didn't believe me when I tried to refute my nasty colleague's claim. Feeling so

Job fair

There's a job fair for experienced nurses at a nearby hospital next week, including SNF nurses. And it just occurred to me that I'm not even really sure how a job fair works , I haven't been to one since high school .. I just pictured myself walki

BSN then PA?

Hello guys so I've been doing some research about becoming a PA and of course there's many prerequisites to take and most programs want you to have a couple of years of experience (I'm currently working as a CNA, so that's no problem). They requi

Quality review/HEDIS nurse vs. Clinical Documentation Specialist

hi there,

I was wondering if anyone has done either or both of the above jobs and if so which is more fulfilling.

I have a job offer for a large insurance company for a quality review nurse position. I would be going around to PCP offices to abstra

RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

2 I am thinking of going back for dental hygeine since I have become so disatisfied in nsg! Any takers? Input please feeling burnt out in nsg I have been an LPN for 7 and RN for 1 and counting. Mon-Fri with all holidays off along with one task sounds

Can nursing crossover with ministry?

I am trying to determine if nursing is a career that is a right fit for me, & if it will bring me fulfillment. I have been a hospice chaplain and a minister, but unfortunately these professions haven't provided well. I have a natural gift for nu

Villa Healthcare (illinois)

Do any of the members work there? Can you tell me what it is like to work for them? Benefits, starting salary, anything? Do you like it? What's your average day like? Do you have a certain uniform?

Uncensored Thoughts of a Nurse Interviewer: Part II

Thank you for the article, hawkesbe! I enjoyed reading it. What are your thoughts on the salary difference between male nurses and female nurses? In a profession dominated by females, is it surprising to see that? Comment:Well written article, enjoyed

Giving up nursing?

Hello everyone,

It has been few months since I joined this site. I found it very helpful as I struggled to gain my first nursing job. A little background, it has been over two years since I graduated yet I have never worked as a nurse. I have never w

Graduate Nurse: Parkland vs. Plaza Medical Center

I am a graduate nurse and I was just offered a med surg position at both Parkland Hospital in Dallas and Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth. The main difference for me is that Parkland requires a two year contract whereas Plaza Medical Center has no