New grad RN accepted job and wants to continue applying for other jobs

I am a new graduate RN and have just accepted/started a new job at a local hospital. I did not particularly want this job but thought it was my only option to get experience since the position did not require any previous experience. I have recently

Can one hold 2 Cna licenses at the same time?

Hi,
As a CNA, I moved to another state to pursue career opportunities but was unsucessful.
I do notice that I my license is still on the state registry of my home state as well as state I moved to. Is this usual.? Frankly I want to move back. Any kno

Just moved and expecting a baby

Hello everyone,

A little background on me. I graduated from college with my BSN in May 2008 and have worked full time from then until November 2012. I have one year of Med Surge and three years of Emergency Room experience. My husband is in the Milit

Hello.

Is the certificate of secondary school so dignificant in applying fr the nursing job...please anyone tell me because I lost it. I don't know what you mean. Please be more specific. Comment:After high school, you get a certificate to go to university w

Dear Nurses its me...Debbie

Dear Nurses,

Its me Debbie. Do you think there is room in nursing for someone like me? I am 42 years old, my kids are now off to college and Im trying to find my niche. Ive always thought I would like to be a nurse. I have worked as a cna in a nursin

Considering a group home / residential care home

I am a hospice RN and I have had a long term goal of opening a care home for the elderly. I have decided to finally open one this year. I would like any advice possible regarding income, costs, ratios, legals, and personal opinions or any other info

Working nights with a new baby

Hi everyone -
I may be faced with the prospect of changing to nights (7p-7a). I'll have a newborn soon and am trying to conceive of life on the night shift while newly returned from maternity leave. I've read the advice on black out curtains and t

Help please!!!

Hello there,

I am a new nurse who is going to have 1 year experience in few months. My question is when I apply to new job, will I need LOR like I did when I was a brand new nurse? I feel like I will not get a good LOR from my current nurse manager.

I want to be a Nursery Nurse

How many years of school would I need & what type of classes/degrees? Most hospitals are asking for a bachelor of science in nursing. For nursery you would need NRP and STABLE certifications. Both one day courses. Good luck. Comment:You need the sa

It isn't just new nurses not finding jobs! Where's the shortage?

I have been a nurse for over 35 years. Unfortunately, I don't live in the land of opportunity. After many years of 2nd shift, every other weekend, all those holidays, living with the threat of having to stay over into 3rd shift, weekly changing sche