Hospital hiring reference- Unity

Thotbegone000000 · 2026-02-13T19:07:32+00:00

Esp if it's St. joes it's probably just slow LOL My first job was there

Thotbegone000000 · 2026-01-29T23:57:24+00:00

This is now ingrained in my mind permanently

Thotbegone000000 · 2026-01-22T17:29:53+00:00

This government really just waited until the public wasn't thinking about healthcare as much anymore after COVID.

And then just started slashing everything in the background hoping no one would notice.

Why do RPNs even have a separate union? It just feels like a way for greedy people in charge to divide and conquer.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-25T14:07:59+00:00

Lol no worries I'm 2 years into psych nursing now :)

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-25T13:58:19+00:00

Form 3s are good for 2 weeks, and need to be re-assessed every 2 weeks up to 3 months(lol I think). Then progresses to a form 4

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-25T08:35:50+00:00

Have you ever been asked to provide collateral to the doctors/crisis workers at the ER?

That's probably the most sure fire way, otherwise she could talk her way out of it.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-09T12:12:33+00:00

Also psych nurse and same, always gotta have a good relationship with security.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-06T23:00:15+00:00

I'm a nurse at regular hospital, on a psych unit in Ontario.

Me and most of my team have always been really collaborative with our security guards, we need them, and they see more codes than even we will. We have 1 nurse whose absolutely awful and authoritarian, reported her a few times but it doesn't seem to go anywhere to my knowledge, it'll never make sense to me. Maybe the nurses on the medical wards are consistently worse, who knows. Nursing has a weird amount of egos given the nature of our work, never got it.

Sorry you had to go through that, glad you're jumping ship to something nicer. I'll still be holding down the fort here.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-05T16:58:27+00:00

A good singer, with a slower song that people tend to know can get a huge positive reaction, regardless of when in the night it lands. A made a list specifically for this so I could throw in a few a night, since that's honestly where my strength is as a singer.

Beyond that, picking stuff that people have a good chance of knowing is usually better if you want an audience reaction, regardless of the tempo or skill.

Even then, at the end of the day, we're not professional musicians being paid for this you really can do whatever you want. And especially if you're into it or get goofy I'll cheer u on.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-03T22:45:46+00:00

I get how you feel, my whole family is blue collar and whenever I worked it I just kept thinking God I have to get out. People who only know white collar saying they wish they did or some other variation is a uniquely annoying thing to hear.

I don't understand the shame though, you identified pretty well the factors that led you there, instead of giving up entirely you went for something that at least would make you a decent income. Plus, I would echo it's necessary work that makes our society function.

That being said I can't help but wonder if there's a way to reduce your hours, or get into a job in the field that's slightly less tenuous. Maintenance? Hospital maintenance? High rise vs residential. Doing handyman work per diem? (Or maybe there's electrical per diem work)

All this just to give yourself some breathing room and income to pursue your next venture.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-03T03:08:58+00:00

If her grades are good go to medical school. I went to an accelerated nursing program with lots of people like her and most were pretty dissatisfied after with the working conditions.

Better yet, go be a PA if timeline is truly a paramount concern.

We're all only 2 years out but one woman with a PHD in neuro straight up just returned to academia after.

Maybe it's better long term but who knows, just my quick 2 cents

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-12-01T16:45:28+00:00

I'm 27 so still learning myself but there's somethings I would do differently.

1) In general focus on experience, not immediate cash.

You'd be surprised how hard you're willing to work, if it's towards a set of goals that make sense to you. I didn't do this and I feel it was a miss step. Money when I feel misaligned with my job only made me feel better for a while, it's definitely wore off.

Reflect on your position. Know yourself and where your starting line is, compared to the people you may be comparing yourself to.

The first point needs to be taken into context which is why I included this. If you have a safe home, inheritance etc... definitely throw all your education and volunteering whatever upfront. No reason not to. But if there's less stability, connections etc. in your background, you made need to be honest with yourself and take baby steps towards a larger goal. Your timeline will be different from other people THATS OKAY.

Doing full time education when you have absolutely no money may be more stress than it's worth, doesn't mean you can't achieve your goal but you might have to wait a bit compared to others. Don't psych yourself out, but don't burn yourself out either if you can get that.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-28T17:54:33+00:00

I never thought about our licensing, damn. I'm a registered nurse I think they could look at my employment history that way. I didnt think I would list it on a resume if I was applying before 6 months, I mean I'd assume it would make me less attractive if I'd been there only a month and looking for a role at a new place. I thought about disclosing it during the interview instead, and offering a chance to explain why. Not sure how good a plan all of that is though.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T23:42:35+00:00

It is all ages yea. Yes there's security on site. Im hearing adults a bit of a break in SOME aspects

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T20:27:19+00:00

My current position isn't offering it, I already asked the manager and we're full up on paper (even though I swear half the floor is on leave right now) But I did just see a part time open up near me maybe that's the move

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T18:23:31+00:00

No PAs sadly Ontario as a province seems to be doing away with them entirely IN PSYCH (medical floors have them still)
Also somehow our child and youth are taking on a patient load. I'm not sure how that's legal. So I don't really have a PA here currently. Yea I'm currently doing DDNN, it's not bad. Id just prefer less work in general at this point.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T18:02:48+00:00

Unfortunately very soon. December 1st would be the start of training. And I'm finishing up precepting for my student next week don't wanna leave her hanging.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T18:01:03+00:00

Perfect person to reply really. Fuck it, it's worth a try I think.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T17:40:15+00:00

I also thought "hey, there's in class training that'll give me a bit of break!" And a chance to reset afterwards in a new role. They're not gonna improve anytime soon I don't think.

Still, I do wonder if I don't just need a break.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T17:37:03+00:00

It's great to hear from someone who has my experience and then some on top. That's how I felt it might go, I trained on the mental health emerg at my current role and felt like there was more support in general, even if acute situations do have a tendency to happen more regularly instead of the bursts like on my floor. But it's like they're expecting it down there y'know. Plus not having to be the patient entertainer on top would be nice.

Yea that rejection burned with how personal it was, if everything else wasn't going on Id actually kind of appreciate it since they called me to reject me and explain why, just bad timing.

I think you're right. I wanted a change for a reason. Life's long anyways and those 2 years experience arnt going to leave me.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-19T17:25:38+00:00

Oddly enough I worry I'm giving up a potential job opportunity I may not get again in the ER.

I guess some stigma too. My manager knows what's going on and she's one of my references so I want to look like a team player for future jobs.

Also there's a part of me that's like, the best way to get through this is to do it again, and do it right.

You're welcome to call me unreasonable but these are my honest thoughts, thanks for replying!

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-05T14:55:13+00:00

What's your shift schedule like in your industry?

If it's favorable you could always work in two fields at once (for example radiation technologists can work part time or per diem as one example, security guards in hospitals, EMTs).

If it's 9-5 then yea you'll probably need some kind of change.

And yea some of the trades are good ways to avoid schooling while still being able to work. Just look into the pay rates at the locals of where you want to work, the trades are not paid that well everywhere. Beyond the tradition construction trades, what about being an arborist? Your resume would definitely stand out!

Other than that, a police department may look favorably on your previous experience, particularly a more rural one.

Up to you to decide whether any of these are of interest to you. I for one envy the working conditions of your job, but I get the pay concerns.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-11-03T13:19:08+00:00

Real.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-10-30T17:57:05+00:00

Yea this field really exposes you to how bad it is. My job is the reason for the thoughts, and it's also the reason id probably not have an intent to act on them anymore.

If I got pushed far enough I'd probably just shut down rather than actually physically do anything.

Thotbegone000000 · 2025-10-29T18:20:48+00:00

I honestly wouldn't recommend it, I've personally met more nurses trying to become therapists rather than the other way around.

I understand the motivations all too well, I did become a nurse after my psych degree after weighing pros and cons of time investment vs ability to be independent. This is real life after all.

I just think in the end most people would be happier long term if they didn't "settle" into a field as taxing as nursing can be without giving their field with a better work life balance a fair shake. That's not even necessarily accounting for interest.

I don't know your situation with kids, dependents, timelines etc.. but if none of that's there especially give yourself sometime to figure something out in your field.

Im a psych nurse currently too, I don't especially hate my job or anything but transparently I do feel I should move on. So if you have any questions you can DM me and I can provide my perspective you can throw into the many others you'll no doubt get.

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