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Post by psyched on Apr 30, 2009 17:30:41 GMT -5
In short ,I am looking to switch jobs. I currently work in a psych hospital, and while it's OK, I don't want to do it forever, and, as a Jewish woman, reality is that be'h we'll have more children and I don't feel safe working there while expecting.
I went to an open house in manhattan yesterday and, I'm not joking, there were HUNDREDS of nurses there, competing for, at MOST, 50 positions. (but it's probably even less than that.
There's no hope
Out of sheer desperation I emailed a HR officer at a nearby hospital asking for ANY position, ANY shift (just to see) and she basically said, sorry, 2 hospitals have closed in the area, all those nurses are looking for jobs and are quite experienced, I am 200 resumes including yours, I'll call you if I ned you.
Yikes.
What to do???
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Post by achot on May 1, 2009 3:11:04 GMT -5
Why no hope  , I am sure you are better than half of the nurses there, you need to have confidence in yourself, your talents and abilities and you must sell yourself to the hospital. Fix your resume, focus on your strong points, build some confidence in yourself as a worthwhile employee- intelligent, honest, hardworking, get along with others, accepts constructive criticism, responsible and accountable etc. Fax this resume to every facility in your area, with follow up calls to the HR a day later, if you get an interview, make sure you impress them and follow up with thank you notes (they love that). If you need to take courses or learn a new skill (like MDS assessment) or work in a nursing home, or a school- try that!! Dont give the impression that you have no experience, but say that you are a quick learner, highly motivated and flexible. Keep notes of the interviews for yourself - both subjective and objective. If you are taking classes for RN to BSN add that to your resume. GOOD LUCK.. Hashem Yaazor!!!  Keep us updated!!! |
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Post by chanab on May 17, 2009 8:35:36 GMT -5
A couple of suggestions. Look to the unexpected. When I was having no luck finding a local hospital job, I opened up the yellow pages and started cold calling every dr's office, clinic, nephrology facility, etc in the area. I sent out resumes where I could, crossed off the ones that don't actually employ nurses or who wouldn't take a new grad. I've been working in a VA clinic now for almost a year. It's not where I ever would have imagined myself working, but it's a job and most days I really enjoy it.
Second thing you might want to try and do is get in touch with a headhunter. I usually see them recruiting for nursing homes and rehab facilities, but you never know. It may be worth a try! Hatzalcha rabba!
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Post by nicole on Jun 7, 2009 9:52:04 GMT -5
Thanks, chanab for your reply. I think I will have to do what you're saying. I've been looking into nsg homes, etc. Just curious, what is a va clinic? (sorry if I sound dumb, all I know these days is psych) |
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Post by achot on Jun 7, 2009 10:06:38 GMT -5
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Post by chanab on Jun 30, 2009 6:47:17 GMT -5
Thanx for posting the link achot. Nicole - a background in psych may be just what's called for when working with veterans!  On of my favorite things (NOT!) is taking calls from suicidal pts. I wish I had more psych experience cuz I think I would be better able to handle those calls. But I guess you just have to work with what you got. And daven to Hashem that they don't actually kill themselves. Oy! (Had one of those yesterday which is why it's so fresh in the memory) |
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Post by psyched on Jul 1, 2009 18:46:54 GMT -5
Funny, one of our units actually houses our military patients. Last week there were about 12. all have drug and suicide issues.
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Post by medic09 on Jul 2, 2009 22:35:58 GMT -5
Funny, one of our units actually houses our military patients. Last week there were about 12. all have drug and suicide issues. I suppose you know that there is good theory that many vets end up on drugs and alcohol because they start out unknowingly self-medicating for their PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain from wounds, etc. The connection between PTSD, family breakdown, and suicide isn't hard to see, either. These vets have made an important contribution to the safety of civil society, and pay for it now every day for the rest of their lives. As a vet, I try to get some of the vet patients who come to the ER. I respect where they're coming from, and can see to it they'll get some respect, compassion, and a thank you for their service and sacrifice. |
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, I am sure you are better than half of the nurses there, you need to have confidence in yourself, your talents and abilities and you must sell yourself to the hospital.
On of my favorite things (NOT!) is taking calls from suicidal pts. I wish I had more psych experience cuz I think I would be better able to handle those calls. But I guess you just have to work with what you got. And daven to Hashem that they don't actually kill themselves. Oy! (Had one of those yesterday which is why it's so fresh in the memory)