@candoit, yes I do. Sometimes I may only get 60 hr a pp around the holidays when regular staff works a lot of overtime. I think some agencies offer benefits, but in house float pool is more secure than agency. I don't work any weekends unless I want ...
hstats44 replied to schoolmack's topic in Medications
I understand your area of concern and was once faced with this in my nursing career. Later, I then realized, if these people are drug seeking and "setting a clock" which some of them do, lol. The doctor wrote an order for it, and until the order is d...
Pros for me, More pay, don't get caught up in the units politics, no staff meetings, builds character and level of skill. Cons, no unit to call home, have to be well liked, even by difficult people, no benefits, have to go the extra mile to be well l...
I will add, that I was a pharmacy technician prior to becoming a nurse, and I feel that it has helped me recognize meds better. With that being said, I do not feel it is necessary to prepare to become a nurse.
hstats44 replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse
Hello, I would suggest starting out working on nights, if that accommodate your lifestyle. That way you will have time to develop a routine. Also, find a kind nurse who is very experienced to use as a resource.
hstats44 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Texas
Hi MissRNBlue. How are you? I recently sent you a friend request. I have a question. I have not figured out how to send messages on this site. Thanks so much, Hstats