Turkeygirl Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 So got an email back from the guy who forwarded my resume to a person at the one hospital. She emailed him back and said that a hospital they are affiliated with is laying-off people so this hospital I had my resume sent to is giving the lay-offs first pick of any job openings. So that cuts me out:bang: The email said though she forwarded the resume/email to the nurse recruiter whom I know can be a real *insert bad word here* lol. If anything I'd get offered nights is my guess but at that hospital, I've heard horror stories, mainly how the nurses treat each other and the nurse managers. So for now I still refuse to work nights. It's starting to become a little bit of a bummer...Glad I at least have this custodial thing...and summer camp as well, but how am I suppose to be a good nurse if I can't even get hired in a nursing position.....:angel2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 A hospital that's laying off nursing staff? That's interesting, we can't find enough people to fill all of our positions without using PRN or agency nurses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRHNTR Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I agree with the above statment. Ruth you should be able to walk into almost any hospital and get a job. Just a thought is that you are being too picky or your limiting yourself with the camp demand. It maybe time to say good bye to the camp thing and start working a steady 7-330 job. I'm not looking to make you mad but I have been watching your posts and it's what I see. BRHNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ruth, maybe you need to swallow your pride and work nights. For many places, just getting your foot in the door can lead to better things. It sounds like you are limiting yourself to one hospital. I know that Syracuse and our Watertown hospital are hiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I agree with the previous 2 posters. It sounds like you are limiting your options in your chosen field. You may need to think about working nights. Also, I am not sure you will find a entry level job that is going to let you take off all summer to be a camp counselor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 TG, I don't want to offend you but maybe you are limiting yourself too much. Have you tried any of the local Doctors Clinics? They usually work days unless you become an emergency surgical nurse. You would only work with one or two doctors and your schedule would be possibly more flexible. You mean a lot to us, but what makes you think that you are special to that hospital? You need to start somewhere and apparently you are not afraid to work or you would not accept a position as a janitorial supervisor instead of a nursing position. Have you thought that maybe God is telling you to let the camp thing go? Have you thought that maybe God is telling you to accept night work so that you can make a difference in that hospitals night staff? You just keep saying that another block is being placed in front of what you think God wants you to do. If you have received the training as a nurse and you have passed the certification as a nurse; maybe God is telling you to now get busy doing what you were trained to do? Maybe God is telling me to reply to this thread? Maybe God is telling you to quit making excuses and get busy doing what he led you to do? You ask, how you can be a good nurse if no one will hire you. Maybe you should change the attitude to something more like; you want to be a good nurse and would like to work somewhere that you can learn to be a good nurse. There does not have to be so much drama in your life. You are making your life dramatic. Just a little friendly advice, hope you don't take it the wrong way. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 So Ruth, I am sure I know what hospital your talking about that is laying off in the region having worked on an ambulance in the area for a few years. There is always, JMH, Warsaw, Noyes, St. James, Bertrand Chaffee all in the area, just gotta look around. Nights is usually a little more an hour and usually is slower. Just don't limit yourself, because something might bite you in the butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I agree with the above comments Ruth. You have to get your foot in the door first, and in most jobs, that usually means working the less desirable shifts to start. Don't you already work at night in the custodial thing ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 come to indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 No, custodial is a day thing. I am aware that I am limiting myself...and the area I live in is obviously not a city....and that's maybe part of my problem, but when I can live at home with my family and contribute $100/month vs. a couple hunderd+ to live elsewhere.... I may give the hospital a call tomorrow and found out what's going on....There's an Urgent Care nearby I may send in a resume to...they had per diem open last I knew...If worse comes to worse, I know the nursing home nearby has an ad out again, but I am no way going to gain the experience there that I will on a hospital floor...hence wanting to start out on a med/surg floor... Lots of other jobs require med/surg experience or a year experience in nursing to get hired, at least the job offers I find around here...so you can kind of see where I'm coming from... I guess it comes down to I'm not willing to move yet, nor do I have the funds to do so, and I'm completely happy at home.... Night shift, I know that maybe that's the only chance but nursing is stressful and to me it is not worth it to stress my body to adjust to that and put my patients at risk....I'll see what happens with these jobs and go from there... Did I explain myself enough???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Ruth,...think its time to cut the apron strings..I agree with the above..time to get with it girl..u cant start at the top..thats why ladders have steps. Good luck! not being mean...just the way it is. Edited January 14, 2010 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 A hospital that's laying off nursing staff? That's interesting, we can't find enough people to fill all of our positions without using PRN or agency nurses. Laying off nurses??? here in Pa. they can't find enough nurses, offering 5 to $8000 sign on....classified paper is full of openings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Did I explain myself enough???????? Yes, you did. While you do not appear ready to step out of your comfort zone, there comes a time in life when you have got to go for it. I hope it all works out for you. As you are aware, if you are not out there using your skills, they tend to rust away and employers begin to wonder about the gap between schooling and a related job or between jobs. You have chosen a noble profession and have the right mindset, that being, the patient's best interest. I wish you all the best in finding a personally satisfying and rewarding nursing position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I guess you have to go where your heart wants you to. However, there is a whole world of possibilities out there that can and will influence your career as a nurse. There is comfort at home and we all love to work days. With that nursing degree you can get a job in many many hospitals around the country and get that experience you need. The money you can make would be a whole lot more than you realize. You could still send that $100 dollars and then some home to help out. So what if you have to work nights. Millions do. You just don't start at the top. I know you like all the things you do. Camp is fun, but you don't have a camp counselors degree and at best it is a part time job. You earned that degree and you really need to be doing something with it. There is a time to do things in life and the best time is when you are young. Sprout those wings Ruth, get away from the nest and get on with your future. You can probably find something close enough (Lot of big towns and hospitals in NY) to home to keep a degree of what you like to do and visit. Who knows, you might even find Mr. Right. Take that degree and run with it. I wish I could go back to your age with a degree in something I really wanted and worked hard for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'm sorry, I'm not aiming to bring about another episode of drama on here,lol. I was just needing to vent. It is surprising to me that hospitals would be laying off....I guess in this area it's true...I know one of our nursing instructors warned us before we graduated that some hospitals were laying off or not hiring... I appreciate your advice and I will step out of the box...Maybe taking some time off after the summer hindered this...who knows...but I'm dealing with my choices. I'm going to call the hospital HR tomorrow and find out if I am being considered or if they even got to it...I know they are looking for a new VP of Finance so who knows how that affects hiring.... I apologize if this appeared as drama to anyone...did not mean it to be, just letting out a little frustration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRHNTR Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Ruth, Everyone here is talking to you based on experience and not to slam you for your decisions. My wife has a nursing degree. We got married 2 months after she graduated from college. She took the first job offered to her only to back out of it a few weeks later when her dream job of working in the operating room came thru. She is still there to this day and it will be 17 years this summer. You always start at the lower end and work your way up. After 17 years the money is unbelievable and with the amount of OT that they ask her to work because the hospital is sooo short staffed is crazy. That is a reason that we are able to go to places like Alaska every couple of years or Costa Rica fishing etc. We now have 3 kids also and they are gems but alot of work to keep them busy, sports etc. If we where not driven to give ourself and our children a better lifestyle we could go live in the woods of northern New England. Just remember your life is what you make of it. You have a choice to make it better the only thing that people don't like to hear is people complain about their life, GO MAKE IT BETTER, ITS A FREE WORLD. BRHNTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 i agree with lots of the above, ruth. you have to start any job on the bottom rung of the success ladder. everyone does. that may (or does) include the worst shift, longest hours, holidays, etc etc etc. start, show them who you are, and you'll climb above it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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