Layla_B

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1. Clinical Documentation Specialist

   Layla_B posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi everyone, I am desperately trying to get out of my current Med-Surg position of 4+ years, and I would IDEALLY like to transition into something with less direct patient care. I am a perfectionist, detail-oriented, and very "by the book." I like ru...

2. Non-hospital RN job - ideas/suggestions?

   Layla_B replied to Layla_B's topic in Career Support

   How do I go about FINDING these jobs? So far I've found very little advertised outside of hospitals and nursing homes. I just don't know where to start. Oh, and thank you for your very helpful response. It was good to hear a success story.

3. Non-hospital RN job - ideas/suggestions?

   Layla_B posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello all. I've been a nurse on a medical unit at a hospital for 2 years now. It has been a great learning experience, but I am 100% burnt out and can't do it any longer. I would really like a break from the overly stressful hospital environment for ...

4. Working with hand laceration?

   Layla_B posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is so stupid, but I still want some advice. I accidentally cut my hand on glass earlier tonight; there was a shard I didn't see and I jammed it into my palm when washing dishes. I have no idea how deep it is, because I held pressure until the bl...

5. Giving report - experienced nurses make you feel foolish

   Layla_B posted a topic in New Nurse

   I know this is a completely random thing to vent about, but I absolutely cannot stand giving report to the older, experienced day shift nurses when my night shift is over! It always seems like they are giving me harsh criticisms, even when I don't fe...