desertace

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1. Telecommute Nursing

   desertace posted a topic in Case Management

   HI, I have been researching telecommute insurance company positions for the past few months on these forums and I have a few questions about this type of nursing career field I could not find the answer to here yet. 1.Do they provide financial ince...

2. Lost stethoscopes

   desertace replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

   Dont get expensive ones they get lost all the time, I had one for a while and a Dr. stole it, I found his and held is ransom until he gave it back and we swapped each others scopes. I reccomend getting a cheap one.

3. Medical Assisting or RN?

   desertace replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing

   RN, go all the way, you will get bored and regret to going for the full license, the job outlook is worth it.

4. Is it safe going into RT?

   desertace replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

   RT is a great field, highly under used if you ask me, I work very close with them in the ICU, but the jos outlook is not as good compared to nurses. just my 2 cents.

5. 15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

   desertace replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is all relative, I'm float pool, everyday is my monday with a new assignment, take it as it comes, never bored, highly recomend float pool if ever given the chance.

6. 2017 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

   desertace replied to emmiecb's topic in New Nurse

   The VA has a loan repayment program for new hires but it is dependant on certain va facilities and the in need positions at the time, contact your local VA.

7. My hair is dyed.. Job interview

   desertace replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

   Its more of a hospital policy thing, at a hospital in Reno named Renown thier color is purple, I'vs seen nurses with purple hair and it was fine. It depends on the hospital, ask HR.

8. I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

   desertace replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

   Hang in there, it is worth it, there are tough times and good times, and each place you work at will be slightly differnet, it is worth it to stay in.

9. Will nursing wreck my hands?

   desertace replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing will be hard on your hand but just take care of them, plenty of creams and wear gloves.

10. Kaiser New Grad Salary - Bay Area

    desertace replied to spaghetina's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking for jobs in the bay area they they will pay quite well. I know compared to Nevada, california nurses make $40-60/hr depending in area and experience.

11. Worried about turning in my two weeks

    desertace replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    No worries, as a skilled RN there will always be jobs for you no matter where you live. good luck!

12. My poor hands!

    desertace replied to MelHarris's topic in General Nursing

    Use thick hand creme by O'Keefe, its saved my hands plenty of times at work.

13. How do you feel about being a nurse?

    desertace replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing, no regrets, it can be tough at times but a very satisfying career.

14. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    desertace replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing the best to you, I'm sure you will be very successful on your next endeavor.

15. Night shift schedule?

    desertace replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I worked all shifts in a row, 3 in a row, to keep my sleep schedule more even, that helped me, but everyone is different.