LisaFis

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1. Thinking about outpt onco/infusion, thoughts?

   LisaFis posted a topic in Infusion

   I am interested in thoughts from experienced onco/infusion nurses. I am considering a job in outpatient oncology and infusion nursing. This type of nursing would be new to me and totally different from my experiences so far as a nurse. I have been...

2. They said I wasn't good enough. I didn't give up and neither should you.

   LisaFis replied to dance4life's topic in General Nursing

   Hi dance4life, I really want to hear more about your experience and the agency nursing that you are doing. I am just over 1 year in the profession and I am really struggling to find "my place". I am starting to wonder if such a place exists. I gra...

3. 1yr new RN and feeling increasingly insecure.

   LisaFis replied to Nenners's topic in Cardiac

   I am a new RN also and haven't found that trusted coworker. I am constantly thinking about what I don't know, what I haven't seen and will I be able to handle it when it happens to MY patient. I hate when I ask other newer RNs (2-3 years ICU) how the...

4. I hate nursing!!!

   LisaFis replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Career Support

   I am feeling much the same way! I look nearly every day for non bedside nursing opportunities and have found NOTHING! I am distressed-understatement-at how I feel about the entire experience I have had so far as a nurse. I worked really hard-I kno...

5. Help! I can't find a job at a hospital!

   LisaFis replied to Spacy8's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Spacy8, I would love to be in a clinic setting rather than the hospital setting that I am in now! I feel like it was ingrained in my head that I HAD TO start in the hospital. I am recently off of orientation and I am struggling with anxiety, ...

6. New Grads in NJ

   LisaFis replied to Conquering Lion's topic in New Jersey

   NJprisionrn, Do you work a 40 hour week? How many weekend shifts do you work monthly? Thanks! LF

7. 2 1/2 year commitment to your hiring unit??

   LisaFis replied to LisaFis's topic in New Nurse

   Hi and thanks for the replies! Jeeezzz the things you don't know to ask when interviewing for your first job-right!! A couple of things...the hospital's HR policy is that you stay on your hiring unit for 6 months before moving. I think this is tot...

8. 2 1/2 year commitment to your hiring unit??

   LisaFis posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi Everyone, I am curious if anyone else is finding this situation; the hiring unit requires a 2 year stay after orientation. That's 2 1/2 years on that unit; a long commitment for a brand new RN. There is no contract or paperwork involved there is...

9. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   LisaFis replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I have been reading on allnurses for a looong time but have never posted before. I am a second career RN. I loved school, did really well, worked in the hospital while going to school and am absolutely struggling with the stress and fear that I...