laid off d/t injury what do I tell prospective employers?

1 I was a labor and delivery nurse. I still feel like an L&D nurse but I have a lifting limit of 25 lbs. so no more L&D. I hurt my back transferring a patient from a broken, unmoving bed to the operating table for an emergency c-section.

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Do nurses look forward to going to work?!

I've only been a nurse for a year now, and I know that I probably need to find another specialty..
BUT I dread going to work! I work in an ICU, and I constantly feel overwhelmed about all of the responsibilities, stressed about calling and dealing w

2nd child on the way...input wanted

Hello all,Here's a little background to help you help me:I graduated in June 2009 as a RN. I've been working on a telemetry floor at a near by hospital since graduation. I have a 2.5 year old daughter. After she was born I switched from full time t

Two questions

1. Where is the best place for a new grad nurse to start out in the hospital?2. Any helpful tips on ways to study for the nclex? both questions are common to new grads, but are unique for each individual. If you do not have a burning desire to work in

Military Deployment After Graduation

I am currently a nursing student who will be graduating this May with a BSN. I have a few years of health care experience as well as a few years in the military. I have recently been told that I may be deployed to the middle east for a year after gra

Looking for advice regarding my dream career of becoming a CNM

Hello all!Long time lurker here, but first time poster. I have been looking around the Internet and cannot really find exactly what I am looking for, so I thought I'd ask you friendly folks I am currently working as a CNA for a hospital, and I have

What Type of Nursing is Right for Me?

5 Hello all,

I am currently a nursing student in Texas who will be graduating (fingers crossed) in May. I feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the areas of nursing that are available to me and I am looking for some advice or guidance from those who were

Student nurse jobs?

Hello, im currently enrolled in the third quarter of an RN program. I have my CNA license and have four months of experience in home care over summer brake. I have been applying at some of my local hospitals for CNA and Nurse technician positions but

EKG/IV Therapy Certification in Bay Area?

Hello!
I'm a newly licensed RN looking for ways to improve my resume. I have ACLS and PALS, but am considering EKG and/or IV Therapy Certification. Does anyone happen to know of any courses in the North Bay, East Bay or San Francisco areas? I live i

Can a interview a registered nurse?

I'm doing a research/career paper for my english class during my senior year. I chose nursing since it's my dream job and I'm going to school for R.N right after graduation. I need to interview three registered nurses for my paper. Anybody want to