grumpynurse

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1. How do I leave this GOOD job????

   grumpynurse replied to podnuh11's topic in General Nursing

   George, Go to this site. There is a wealth of information here and lots of info from other travel nurses about good/bad companies. http://forums.delphiforums.com/travelnurses

2. Leaving on a jet plane...don't know when I'll be back again

   grumpynurse posted a topic in Travel

   Well, actually I'm driving and I know I'll finish on June 12th, but I am leaving. Heading out in the morning for the 1179 (?) or so mile hike to see the places I've never seen before. I've cried all day because I've never been this far from my family...

3. New job! No more hospital for me!

   grumpynurse replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

   Cherry, Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel:chuckle Hope it is everything you are looking for.

4. Excelsior students/CPNE info

   grumpynurse replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in Online Learning

   I graduated from Excelsior (then Regents) in Nov 1999. I was an LPN for 4 years before going through this program and it was the only way for me to go at the time. I had the CPNE in Atlanta and waited about 2 months at the time. The first day , we ha...

5. All burnt out and ready to roll!!!

   grumpynurse replied to grumpynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Jnette, OH, you are the other nurse crazy enough to love Dialysis. Someone told me there was one more besides me:chuckle

6. burnout anyone else experience it?

   grumpynurse replied to greyhair's topic in General Nursing

   You are definitely not alone. I am at "the" pivotal point in my career to either make it or break it. For me, change seems to be the only answer. Unfortunately, I need change a little more often than I should. I think it's just Nursing. It's a high s...

7. All burnt out and ready to roll!!!

   grumpynurse replied to grumpynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone. I was having a real pity party last night. It's so wonderful to have people that understand. I leave on Wednesday for Rhode Island. I'm a Dialysis Nurse and will be in a chronic unit for my assignment. I have tried to get out of Dial...

8. Anxiety w/nursing school!!!!

   grumpynurse replied to prenurse's topic in General Nursing

   I just discontinued Paxil after three years. You definitely must taper the dose when you are ready to come off of it. I had some side effects (nausea, dizziness even when tapering), but the Paxil saved my life three years ago when I was suffering fro...

9. All burnt out and ready to roll!!!

   grumpynurse replied to grumpynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it's better than the look of disgust when I'm talking about body fluids and not even batting an eye.....I just can't understand why my husband doesn't want to discuss sputum.:chuckle

10. Hemodialysis travel.

    grumpynurse replied to ESRD's topic in Travel

    I read this board last week and took your advice. I called Joe and it looks like I'm going to providence for 13 weeks. I have never spent time in New England, but have family in CT and Maine. You were right. He's been great so far. I am excited. I've...

11. All burnt out and ready to roll!!!

    grumpynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. After lurking for a really long time, I decided to jump on in. I've been a nurse for 8 years and I'm getting ready to leave on my first travel assignment. Well actually my second, but I don't count the first one because it was only an...