Ms Jown

WFH Nurses, which one are you already doing?

Save this for your next shift and send it to a NURSE who needs the reminder. 🫶🏻

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Sorry na Nurses.. nabusy ang lola nyo.. Marami pa kayo di ko nasasagot sa chat!✌️

Eto na…sumasagot na!
Pwede rin, post your pending questions here..⬇️

💌ASK MS JOWN | First Week at Work?

First of all… congratulations! Landing the job is already a huge milestone. Now comes a different kind of challenge.. learning, adjusting, and growing.

If you’re about to start your first week or are feeling anxious about your probationary period, here’s what I’d like you to remember:

🧡 Trust the training process.
You were hired because the company saw your potential. No one expects you to know everything on Day 1. Proper training is there to help you build the knowledge and confidence you need.

📚 Be open to learning.
Take notes. Stay curious. Accept feedback with an open mind. Every question you ask is an opportunity to learn.

🗓️ Take it one day at a time.
Don’t pressure yourself to master everything in the first week. Focus on improving a little each day. Progress is far more important than perfection.

🙋‍♀️ Never be afraid to ask questions.
Your trainers, supervisors, managers, and teammates are there to support you. They genuinely want you to succeed because your success is also the team’s success. Asking for clarification is a sign that you’re committed to doing things the right way.. not a sign of weakness.

A few more TIPS for new employees:
📌Be on time and prepared each day.
📌Stay organized by taking notes and reviewing them after your shift.
📌Be kind and professional with everyone you work with.
📌Don’t compare your Day 1 to someone else’s Year 3.
📌Celebrate small wins.. they add up over time.

Remember, every experienced NURSE, trainer, and leader was once the “new hire” who felt nervous on their first day.

Give yourself grace. Keep learning. Stay humble. Before you know it, you’ll be the one encouraging the next batch of new hires.

💌ASK MS JOWN | Nurses… Still Not Getting Hired?

Every now and then, I receive heartfelt messages from fellow nurses asking for career advice, guidance, or simply someone to listen.

With the sender’s permission, I’m sharing this message because I know many nurses may be experiencing the same challenges but are too hesitant to ask.

To the NURSE who’s feeling discouraged because of a career gap…

I want you to know that you’re not alone.

Whether your break was because of motherhood, family, health, or life simply taking a different direction, it doesn’t erase everything you’ve accomplished as a nurse.

That said, it’s also important to understand how hiring works.

One of the biggest factors in getting shortlisted is meeting the qualifications for the role you’re applying for. Many employers, especially for clinical and utilization review positions, look for candidates whose qualifications closely match the role, including any required recent bedside or clinical experience. The closer your experience aligns with the job requirements, the better your chances of moving forward in the hiring process.

If you’re trying to get back into the workforce:
✅ Read the job qualifications carefully before applying.
✅ Focus on roles that align with your current experience and credentials.
✅ Keep your resume updated and highlight your strengths, licenses, and transferable skills.
✅ If recent bedside experience is required and you no longer meet it, consider opportunities that can help you refresh your skills or explore roles with different qualification requirements.

The job market is competitive, but don’t let that convince you that you’ve lost your value.

Sometimes, it’s not about being an unqualified nurse.. it’s about finding the opportunity that matches your qualifications and experience.

Keep applying. Keep learning. Keep believing.

It only takes one opportunity to change your career. I’m rooting for every NURSE who’s patiently waiting for that “Congratulations, you’re hired.”

My inbox is always open. While I may not be able to reply immediately, I promise I’ll respond as soon as I can. If you have career questions, need guidance, or simply want to share your story, feel free to send me a message. Your story is safe with me.

With your permission, I may feature your question anonymously so our nursing community can learn, share experiences, and support one another. Sometimes, the advice you’re looking for may be exactly what another nurse needs to hear.

Let’s continue building a community where nurses help nurses.