siringe

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1. RN jobs with the most independence?

   siringe replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

   I'll keep my eyes open for you. After 10 yrs of nursing I have discovered that there's administrative garbage everywhere. Sometimes you may not see it right away, but it has a way of seeping out the cracks. Try looking at clinics, ambulatory care, h...

2. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

   siringe posted a topic in Headlines

   I don't know the woman in question, yet news reports acknowledge that facebook has caused another job termination casualty in the nursing community. I know there are numerous posts regarding this topic, yet I figure sharing this may help someone thin...

3. Time to hang up my tourniquet????

   siringe replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

   Snoopy29, You have taken all of the thoughts of my mind and put them here in your post! I experienced my first burnout after 5 years of nursing,yet worked through the burnout. I still feel compassion for my patients yet I am really cringing at what I...

4. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

   siringe replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

   Occupational or physical therapy, speech therapy, radiologist. I would consider any of the 4

5. First 2 months at work - need some advice (stress is piling)

   siringe replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

   Ask you preceptor and peers their advice. Ask them what works best for them to help them stay organized and on task. Where is your preceptor anyhow? Maybe they need to step in and handle some of the calls to the doctor which would allow you to focus ...

6. Question about equal pay for equal work...

   siringe replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   I would talk to my manager first. I would just wonder how the facility sets their pay rate. Some places set their pay rate based off of past job experience, certifications(i.e., BLS,ACLS, CMSRN...), negotiations.

7. To all the New Grads on the Job Hunt

   siringe replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

   Nickilaughs, the info you provided is right on point!

8. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

   siringe replied to jalvino1's topic in Relations

   After miraculously reading through all of the responses to the original question I am just speechless! With that being said, I believe nursing is a collaboration of both medicine and customer service. I am there to promote wellness and healing in add...

9. Things I have learned in Nursing

   siringe replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   1. Ignorance is bliss...don't take it personal. 2.Treat others the way you want to be treated(including your coworkers). 3.Your career is what you make it, good or bad. 4.Being extremely calm,nice, and perky irritates and confuses the crankiest patie...

10. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    siringe replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't work for $8.50 as a nurse. I was making that as a high schooler working at Burger King. I believe in pay for services rendered especially for the wear and tear on my body, education required, and license requirements. If I have take al...

11. What is easy RN job to get for new grad

    siringe replied to reikoweller's topic in General Nursing

    If you know what aspect of nursing appeals to you then I would say go for that job because you are more likely to be more productive in a job you like versus a job that easily fell into your lap. You will never know what job you may get until you app...

12. Med-Surg Interview next Tuesday!

    siringe replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    I just went for an interview a few days ago for a full time job. The manager didn't ask me specifics about any disease process. Considering I have been through numerous job interviews in my lifetime, The managers here lately ask questions pertaining ...

13. How many of you are the only income for your household ?

    siringe replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I am the sole provider for myself and 2 children. I currently am employed by multiple places of employment. These are all contingent/per diem jobs with no guaranteed hours. I was recently canceled for 36 hours of 60 hours scheduled between the jobs f...

14. Advice

    siringe replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    To me it sounds like you already have doubts about this position. I would initially say...trust your intuitions. Yet, If you are willing to make the sacrifices it may take to support your family, then traveling to that job may be an option. If I we...

15. Feel like throwin' in the towel!

    siringe replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your plight because I have been there many times before. Situations like what you are dealing with can be stressful. I suppose since you state that you are "on your own" with your patient care that there is no teamwork with the other nur...