i need help with new career directions for old rural nurse

i am an RN with 17 years hospital experience in various departments. after being laid off from a facility that is undergoing downsizing and financial difficutlies, i have been unable to find employment. i feel reasons are as follows;
1. physical limi

Flailing around with New Grad...

I am not getting any skills or mileage as a RN!! I have been working one day a week in outpatient setting, as post- op RN at an Ambulatory Surgery Center. They like me there but it's small, same type of surgery every week and not much going on. I ha

Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

Would you take a huge paycut and work more hours if there's a chance you would like the job alot more than your current job? I am considering doing this. I am considering taking a massive paycut, which would likely result in having to go from part t

New grad RN need help finding a Job in RI!

I graduated in May with a BSN took and passed my NCLEX and now I am sitting on my bum looking for RN positions EVERYWHERE applied to places (more then once I think because I cant remember where I apply to). I'm even applying to places that need more

How hard is it to get ICU position for new grad?

How hard is it for a recent RN grad to get work in an ICU?? I think your question is actually a two-parter. 1. How can you get in and 2. how hard is it for the new grad. So, I'll address both.Without previous clinical experience, the only way is thro

Regency Hospital in Macon GA

I was wanting to hear from others about Regency Hospital in Macon. What was your work experience like there? How was the pay...if you don't mind posting about what they pay. I am an RN with ADN for 15 years, but I have been out of the hospital setti

Quitting my first job!

I have been working on a stressful floor for the last year and a half of nursing, and out of the blue got a call from an office I'd applied to a couple months back and had my interview for a home health position. They had me do a ride along so that

Cruise Nurse Great job

Hi ,
Just was wondering if at all any one has ever thought of working on one of the biggest cruise lines. Last edit by TheCommuter on Apr 20, '10 : Reason: TOS Cruise Nursing is great Ihave been here for 5 years now. Comment:I love going on cruises,

Need personal career advice!

I feel like a failure! I've flunked 2 nursing programs in the past and I have FINALLY graduated from one! My dream is to become a DNP but I am not sure if any college will take me. I have something like a 3.0 GPA in all of my credits combined (3.0 G

New grad job in Chesapeake Virginia

I just moved to Chesapeake was wondering what hospitals here are hiring new grads, and how long does it take to get a job here, and what is the pay scale. Am a old new grad meaning I pased my board February last year hadn't work. Any insight will be