Related: Failure, New Grad, New Nurse, Precepting

Hi fellows,
I would love to hear from new grads and experienced RNs(Preceptors), why the precetors give hard time to the new graduates and the new grads that had experienced a negative experience with preceptors.
I graduated 2 years ago, and I was fortunate enough to get a job soon. The problem started once one of my former class mate found out I was working in the [...]

Related: NCLEX, New Grad, Work-Life Balance

Hi, I just graduated and failed the NCLEX, but ok I will keep my head up study again and pass. But here's the problem. I was offered a job but since I didn't pass the NCLEX the hospital took the offer back, then acted like so nasty to me when I inquired about reapplying after passing the NCLEX.

I went on two other interviews but those [...]

Related: DUI, Failure, New Grad

2 years ago I got a DUI.

I am currently on monitorig with the board and recently passed my boards for RN. I have applied at hospitals, nursing homes, rehabs with no luck of getting hired because

1) I can't work nights;

2)I can't work per diem;

3) because I'm on monitoring!

I almost feel like giving up. There is so many stipulations to the boards monitoring I can't get [...]

Related: Assertiveness, New Grad, Salary

I am a newgrad working as OR-RN.

Everyday I work 9.5 hours. Sometime I don't even take my lunch but lunch hours but time is deducted from my total hours. Paycheck only shows 40 hours no matter how long I worked.

Does any one has any solution to this problem? I feel like I am being cheated by hardworking.

Related: Attitude, Career, Job Search, Learning, Mindset, New Grad, New Nurse Tips, Nursing Jobs, Second Career Nursing

I know that it is frustrating trying to find a nursing job right now for new graduates. I've been looking for over a year now.

I graduated in 2007 with my BSN and passed the NCLEX. I had a few job offers before I graduated from school, but the effects of the economy eliminated those opportunities. I haven't been picky looking for opportunities. I have been [...]

Related: Attitude, Career, Expectations, Job Search, Learning, NCLEX, New Grad, New Nurse, New Nurse Tips, Night Shift, Nursing Jobs, Resume

You've worked hard.  Stayed up night after night studying.  Suffered through exhausting clinicals.  Missed out on time with friends and family.  Shoved thousands of facts into a weary brain.  Now all you want is to put all your new-found knowledge to work.  Get out there into the workplace and do your thing.  You're confident.  You're prepared.  You're ready.

You start pounding the pavement.  Sending out resumes.  [...]

Related: Confidence, NCLEX, New Grad, New Nurse, Nurse Resident Programs, Preceptor, Residency

Have you participated in a nurse residency program? Where at? How intense was the competition? And would you recommend it?

Nurse residency programs-geared to ease the transition from new nurse to competent nurse-are increasing in number and popularity. When you take a look at the benefits, you can see why the competition for a spot is fierce.

According to Jean Roberson, MS, RN, BC, who coordinated a [...]

Related: Career, Expectations, Job Search, New Grad, Nursing Jobs, Nursing Shortage

There’s desperation in the nursing industry. But who’s desperate?

Hospitals or new nurses?

A recent headline touted “Nursing Industry Desperate to Find New Hires” (AP, 1-05-09). According to the news report, nurse recruiters are so frantic to fill the gaping job vacancies they are bribing nurses with lavish giveaways: champagne parties, one-year vehicle leases, vacation getaways, gas cards, TVs, GPS devices, and shopping sprees.

Imagine landing the job [...]

Related: Boundaries, Management, New Grad, New Nurse, Nursing Jobs

I'm a new grad working in a nursing home/rehab. I've been there 4 months and I feel like everyday they seem to forget that this is all new to me.

I've been scolded for practically everything I do or don't do. They've told me, in not so direct terms, that I should take on the nursing supervisors job if need be simply becuase I'm [...]

Related: Expectations, Failure, Goals, New Grad, New Nurse, Nurse Resident Programs, Organizational Skills, Orientee, Preceptor, Residency, Stress

I graduated in June, got married in July, moved in July and decided to wait a little while until finally starting a new job in Dec. I found a residency in an ER thats really close to my house, and I was really excited. However now that I've been there for 4 weeks, I'm feeling sooooo overwhelmed. The first week and a [...]