Making the move to the day shift..advice?

Hi Everyone!! Was wondering if anyone who's been in the same position as me would have any useful advice. I've been on the night shift (7p-8a) for a little over 2 years now (since Sept '08)..this was my first job as a nurse. I'm on a heavy orthop

50 Minute drive to work.... would you take it?

Hi I am a fairly new nurse and have 8 months of experience in Med-surg. I have been applying for another job for a couple months. It looks like I might actually have found something but it is in another city with a 50 minute drive. It is in LTACH and

Experience CNA with BA and MBA Healthcare Management

1 Hello everyone I am new to allnurses.com and would like direction on career choices. A little over a year ago I graduated with BA in Psychology and Sociology. First let me give you a little of my college/career history.

I am a Certified Nurse Assi

CNA job + nursing school??

I will be starting nursing school in the fall; is it a good idea to try and find a CNA job while in school? Does the experience may you look more employable after you graduate nursing school? Is it possible to do both simultaneously? Any info would b

Is my Career over?

I was hired as a new nurse in a supervisor position but I could not shake the feeling that I needed more experience. I wanted to be a more knowledgeable resource for my staff. So I started school to get my BSN and got a job in a local hospital. Leavi

Getting hired PRN

Hi, this site has always been helpful to me and I am hoping to get some good advice on an inquiry. Without going into a lot of detail I would like to get hired in a hospital or LTC facility but would only work PRN. The question is will these places h

Nursing in Nashville

I'm planning a move to Nashville & am overwhelmed by all the options for nursing. Anyone have advice on where to begin? My experience is OR & I'm open to hospitals or surgery centers. Best to apply directly to hospitals? Use a recruiter? Co

Dilemma

I am a 38 year old CNA with just 3 years experience. I recently was accepted to my local CC's LPN program that's 4 semesters long. That's Fall 2013-Spring 2015. I can also take their one-term phlebotomy course. The only difference to me is one yea

Resigning

Hello all! I am currently in my first RN position (7 months in). While I am thankful for the opportunity, I am currently in the background process for THE job that I want! I am thrilled!

I have never resigned from a position before and am terrified.

Job References: Advice Needed on How to Get My Second Nursing Job

Hi All,
I'm three years into my nursing career and I feel stuck. This was my first job so I have no previous boss or job contacts to use for references. There are no managers at my current job who would not fire me or take serious umbrage if they re