RN_lor

RN_lor specializes in ICU.

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1. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

   RN_lor replied to mrw322's topic in New Nurse

   I guess both have pros and cons.. But i think you're lucky to have a M_F job.. I'd switch my 3 12-hr NOC shifts with you!

2. NCLEX Results

   RN_lor replied to iRNman's topic in NCLEX

   Yup.. There will be a formal pass letter from the Board of Nursing. They're the only ones that can issue the official results. :) Congrats btw! If u saw ur name with an active license, you're good!

3. Curious about psych nursing

   RN_lor posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I've worked at a psych floor before in a nursing home (not a dementia floor), taking care of 36 residents in their 30's - 60's with different psych diagnoses bipolar, schizophrenia, dissociative identity, depression, etc. They are all stable thou...

4. Weekend Only Nurse?

   RN_lor replied to tambourine's topic in General Nursing

   Yup.. The old job I work at (a nursing home), they have a weekend program.. U do 16-hr shifts on sat & sun.. So that's 32hrs already so they're considered part time but u get paid more because of the weekend differential.. :) at my hospital righ...

5. New OB Nurse

   RN_lor replied to ht07401's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I want to work in OB. :)) sigh...

6. What money can get you.

   RN_lor replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

   whoa! this girl should not be a nurse!!! maybe she should go work form daddy;s company or something... uggghh

7. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in New Nurse

   So this week, I actually felt more comfortable.. Although I still doubt myself a lot.. Then my supervisor talked to me, told me, I seem to be unhappy about my job... & she can see that I look afraid.. Asked me things like, " do u think within ur ...

8. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in New Nurse

   I do respect my preceptor & I know she knows so much more than I do. I think it's just that way she talks to me. Like I'm supposed to know this & that already from school & when she was a new grad this was her first job too, only had 4 d...

9. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor posted a topic in New Nurse

   Ok so when i got my license, i applied practically everywhere... Story of the first 6 months of my career: after 2 mos of applying & job hunting, finally got an offer at an LTC.. Needless to say, I need the money so I took that night shift job......

10. When I Was a New Grad . . .

    RN_lor replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for sharing your experience.. i am the newbie now.. & i feel stupid, useless, incompetent, etc.. i just feel so small!!! i cry all the time.. i want to quit my job but i couldnt because like u i have a son & a husband to support..

11. Is it ok to take a break??

    RN_lor replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I actually want to do the same thing. Take a break & figure out what kind of nursing I want to do. & I haven't even working that long to feel burnt out. I just don't like what I'm doing. I've worked in long term care for a few months, and did...

12. maybe nursing is not for me

    RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who replied.. I just got a new job in ICU two weeks ago.. It's indeed a wonderful opportunity.. I'm exploring on this field of nursing for now.. Hopefully, everything works out.. I'm just so scared though.. I feel like I need to go...

13. maybe nursing is not for me

    RN_lor posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am 23 years old & i ma a new nurse, ive been working for 6 months & i must say that i am very much overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that a nurse holds. on the other hand, im thinking maybe ill get used to this, or maybe this isnt t...

14. How long does it take to get endorsed in IL?

    RN_lor replied to amj12's topic in Illinois

    I am a new grad nurse.. Originally licensed in The state of NY on sept 9, 2010.. I decided to move to IL, and after getting all requirements for endorsement in IL, I submitted my application sept30th through express mail.. I got the confirmation that...