Thephoenixrises

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1. It Literally Only a Couple of Extra Minutes in Your Day

   Thephoenixrises posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently I've had the misfortune to have an un-invited guest perch onto my doorstep. Who is this you ask? His name is Homey (lovingly short for homeless) and he's a large grey and white cat. Everyday in the morning, he sits on my doorstep literally s...

2. Day in the Life of a Case Manager?

   Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi There, I recently interviewed for a case manager position at a local hospital. The hospital indicated that its been slow in the case management department and they are trying to improve in this area. While interviewing, the manager told me that I'...

3. New RN, Hyperbaric Nursing Good Choice?

   Thephoenixrises replied to Thephoenixrises's topic in Wound

   Hi Brian, I've been doing HBO for about a year now and do critical care HBO. If you really want to get into it, I would consider applying to an HBO job at a Multiplace chamber site rather than a monoplace. Multiplace chambers allow you to "dive" with...

4. are online MSN programs respected?

   Thephoenixrises replied to goingback's topic in Educators

   Samuel Merritt has programs online. Its a private university (respected) and it's expensive but its online =)

5. New RN, Hyperbaric Nursing Good Choice?

   Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Wound

   Hi all, Just wanted to get your opinion on if its wise to go into hyperbaric nursing as a new grad. I only have about 6 months of critical care experience and knew very quickly that the critical care environment was not for me. On top of it all, I ha...

6. Crash Landing: Welcome the Newest Failure

   Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Career Support

   I know in this economy its a luxury to have a job. Its almost criminal to also give up a job... I'm a new grad and have been working for about 10 months. I work in a critical care environment during the grave yard and things have been miserable. I've...

7. I'm leaving my first nursing job after 6 months, any advice?

   Thephoenixrises replied to yng65's topic in Career Support

   Thanks so much for posting this. I am in the EXACT same position and am going to be taking steps to transfer. I feel very comforted that I know others are going through this and that im not alone..

8. Am I too young?

   Thephoenixrises replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in my 30's and started my Nursing Career recently (2nd career). If I was working with you and you were saying something sensible, I don't care how old you are.. I'm more likely to go with logic. Don't let your confidence bog you down =) People wi...

9. This is sick but I quit without notice need advice.....

   Thephoenixrises replied to kasendamiles86's topic in General Nursing

   Whats done is done. Its not the best way to handle things I'm sure. Just remember that in the future. Is this the only experience you have to put on your resume? Either way, I'd leave it off. It obviously was a bad experience for you for whatever rea...

10. Oh What to do...

    Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Career Support

    I'm posting here because I am having trouble deciding what i want to do career wise. I am a new grad and have been at my position within a critical care department for about 7 months now. I signed a contract to stay with my hospital for a couple of y...

11. CA nursing ratio numbers?

    Thephoenixrises replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a CA nurse. Heres whats in my hospital which is pretty typical throughout: Med surge: 5 to 1 ER: 4 to 1 ICU/Critical Care: 2 to 1 or 1 on 1

12. 3 year Contract

    Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Career Support

    I am a new grad and have been working for about 6 months. When i was hired, i was put through a new grad program for about 4 of the 6 months I have been working. I signed a document saying that I would stay there for 3 years. I had to move away from ...

13. New RN searching for a job-HELP!

    Thephoenixrises replied to Pow82's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your head up. I am a new grad as well and I got a job in a very competitive setting. The thing i rec. is getting ACLS or PALS if you are applying to a Tele/med surg floor. Also, try to get EKG certified. The more certifications you have the bett...

14. Crappy day- An omen for the future?

    Thephoenixrises replied to Thephoenixrises's topic in Career Support

    Thanks Ukstudent. I will definitely keep my head up and continue trying for the best =)

15. Crappy day- An omen for the future?

    Thephoenixrises posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi all, I'm a new nurse (been working for about 4 months) in a critical care area. I was hired because my grades were good and i showed promise. Now i'm wondering whether they made a mistake in doing such. Yesterday I had the crappiest day of my life...