JustWandering78

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1. Question about Sabbatical

   JustWandering78 posted a topic in Case Management

   I am a Case Manager and considering taking a year off to complete my BSN. I have young children and am financially able to take the year off. My question and concern is that I will have a hard time getting back into the workforce if I have a gap in e...

2. Recommended experience to transfer into remote nursing position

   JustWandering78 posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been a bedside nurse for 10 years. I recently moved into a case manager position. More like a discharge planner role. I like the position but I have been having a hard time with the change in hours from bedside. I only have a few mon...

3. Is this correct information on San Diego area pay?

   JustWandering78 replied to JustWandering78's topic in California

   @Jordynn akins I worked in Raleigh, 9 years NICU and I made $32/hr. However, I only have ADN so I think that is medium to low end of the range. Also, I know from hospital to hospital pay can range significantly. Some of the bigger hospitals don't nec...

4. Should I mention this in an interview?

   JustWandering78 replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am of the opinion that it would be OK to mention it in the right context. If asked where do you see yourself in 5-10 years. I think it is completely fine to say that you would like to pursue higher education. The NICU is a closed unit. Almost every...

5. Is this correct information on San Diego area pay?

   JustWandering78 posted a topic in California

   Hey, I have looked at archives and not found what I am looking for. I am thinking about moving to San Diego area from North Carolina. To be honest it is just an idea for a life experience move so that is why I am gathering some information to make m...

6. Should I give up on NICU?

   JustWandering78 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU

   Any updates OP? Did you get a nicu job?

7. Should I give up on NICU?

   JustWandering78 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU

   Another option is to volunteer as a cuddle in the NICU you want to work in. Be very helpful and get to know the staff. Then let them know you want to work there. If the staff likes you they will be a good reference for you.

8. Should I give up on NICU?

   JustWandering78 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU

   Do not give up on NICU. It is an amazing place to work. Have you tried either calling or personally going to the unit and talk to the manager? Tell him/her that you would like to work in NICU and see if they would schedule a time to have someone show...