Should I look for other jobs besides Nursing?

1 I am a new grad and I recently passed my NCLEX. I am in the process of looking for jobs around NY (where I live) and other places/states. I was very optimistic but now my self-esteem is low regarding whether or not I can be a good nurse. For two ye

Oops...we don't have a job for you after all sorry!

I want to share my recent experience of being offered a job and then having the offer withdrawn...all within in 72 hours! I am a new grad and was offered a part-time position at a LTC facility. We discussed the salary, an offer was made, and I was sc

ADN，RN licence 5+years ago no work experience any help?

I am 35 now, with 5 and 1/2 years old twin boys, a ADN and a RN licence that I got almost 6 years ago, but no working experience as a nurse (I was pregnant with my twins during the last semester, so less than 4 months after graduation, I became a sta

Newer grad dilemma

I graduated with my BN in May 2012. I was hired into "centralized nursing" or "float pool" at my local hospital. I had to rotate through 5 different units and have 5 different mentors. My first mentor raised questions about my wor

New Grad... not too new can't find job in CT

I can't find a job, I don't know what else to do. This is my story.
I graduated in 2010 with a ADN, and got my CT license the same year. I started to look for a job at the end of 2012 because of some family issues. I have been applying everywhere w

Does having ONLY a MSN-RN allow one to work in a magnet facility?

I am currently completing my ADN program in a community college. I really want to work in a magnet hospital, but I DO NOT want to get a BSN; rather I would like to pursue a Bachelors degree in multimedia, as I feel it's much more potent for teaching

Aspiring RN/ current CNA seeking insights

Hello all, my name is Jason. I'm new here, so be kind a little about me : in 25, male and currently working as a CNA. I am a nursing student at holy family university in Philadelphia, PA.

I write today seeking insights on the current job market fo

Short interview for Methodist Hospital good or bad?

Had a short interview for unit clerk position at Methodist Hospital. It lasted approximately 10-15 minutes. They only asked me about 4 questions and told me about the position and what they were looking for. I didn't ask any questions because I just

Pointing system for absences/tardiness

Do every hospitals use pointing system for absences and tardiness? If employee get more than the maximum points like 6 a year, he or she will get fire? I know there are people who abuse the sick time or tardiness, but why on earth an employer wants a

Looking for some career insight

Hello all! I am new to allnurses and am looking for some career advice. I've been a nurse for 2 years now, I spent 1.5 years at a hospital I loved working in med/surg/tele. I became bored/burned out and decided to leave to pursue critical care at an