I don't like being a nurse..Please help

I feel like I am forcing myself to work as an RN and I hate it. The ratio of taking care of 8 patients, the long hours, constant rushing and high stress is not cutting it. I thought nursing would be centered on the patient, but since ratios are so hi

What to do.... Floor nurse vs. Research nurse/tech

Hi all,

This is my first time posting on these forums so I guess I will start off with a little bit about my background... I am a RN that has been working for about 1.5 years now after getting my BSN. I was lucky and found a job at a local hospital a

In need of some advice about my career path...

A little background about myself, I am a 3rd semester BSN student expecting to graduate in May. I currently work as a CNA in a step-down unit and I already know that, although I do enjoy working there as a CNA and I like all my coworkers, I would not

Did I ruin my chances if being an RN???

I'm currently working as a HHA and I will start pre -nursing in March. There's something I've been worried about. Prior to working with this HHA agency I had worked for another. I was hired because a client requested me. However, after a month pas

FIRED FOR NO REASON

Reading these forums makes me sad, but brings me hope as well...to say that you can talk to your mgr to explain things you did wrong

WOULD be nice, but in my world that didnt happen. Im a canadian nurse who went to Fl & Az to work for a few yrs,

New RN BSN needs advice please

I graduated in May 2012 with my BSN. I studied right after graduating and took my boards in JUly and passed. I got let go of my CNA job because I was now overqualified and there were no RN positions available at the time. After 3 months of unemployme

Interview presentation advice needed

I am due to be interviewed for a band 6 staff nurse post in a couple of weeks and need to prepare a presentation. EEEK!! It is 10 mins on the challenges of being a band 6 senior staff nurse at ward level in the NHS. I am struggling with what the cont

job hunt for foreign graduated nurses in NJ

i am a foreign graduated nurse not doing job almost 5years. but now i m going to do NCLEX in NJ.what is the scope for me.is it will be very difficult to get a job.are there any foreign nurses what r your experiences. The job market is very tough right

Can't find a job..because of lack of experience?

I just got my CNAS in October and everywhere I go, they tell me I need more experience. And every homes agency I go to, they act as if I'm going to work and never call again. How do I find someone to give me a chance??? It's tough but don't give up

I have an interview tomorrow.

I'm an RN and I have an RN job interview. Is it better to wear dress up clothing or would could I help my potential boss see me as a nurse by wearing nursing garb? Although it might be weird since he knows that I don't have any reason to wear scrub