jstradley

jstradley has 12 years experience and specializes in Long term care and med-surg..

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1. 8 vs. 12 hour shifts

   jstradley posted a topic in General Nursing

   As an upcoming RN graduate I've noticed that most hospitals are converting to 12 hour shifts. I'm wondering if the 12 hour shifts are burning nurses:angryfire out or if the more days off are makng up for the long hours. What is your take on this?

2. What do you do when a child passes?

   jstradley posted a topic in Pediatric

   I've been in healthcare for almost 10 years now, starting out as a CNA I worked in nursing homes, than I finally got my LPN in 2005 and again worked in nursing homes. I am now getting ready to graduate with my RN in May of this year and am really exc...