gardentulip27

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1. Telephonic Case Management Question

   gardentulip27 replied to birdieandbellasmom's topic in Career Support

   Sounds like what I want to try. Been nursing over 25 years. Need to have some flexibility as with aging parent and aging myself need to sit more than run the concrete floors. Help tell me how to make the change and which companies are safe and bes...

2. Telephonic Case Management Question

   gardentulip27 replied to birdieandbellasmom's topic in Career Support

   Hi, I am looking for a change and could use some help doing this. I would love to hear more of how to pick the right company and right job given my experience. Thanks in advance.

3. CNS! Is this a Dying Specialty!?

   gardentulip27 replied to Visuals's topic in CNS

   Yes it is dying and yes go for NP. They are retiring many CNS certifications. What a profession! Have never heard of doctors, or pharmacists or lawyers, retiring their "certifications". OMG

4. Mental Health Issues and Nursing

   gardentulip27 replied to chunkiesundae's topic in Career Support

   Not a problem. However many employers applications ask if there is any mental or physical reason you can not execute your duties.

5. "No Complaints Voiced"??

   gardentulip27 replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

   would be great if all providers put the pager number and printed under signature. Another way to deal with voiced no complaints is to quote the patient. "I am fine and don't need anything now". They say it so writing it says it all in SOAP.

6. I need a job

   gardentulip27 replied to D Unstoppable train's topic in General Nursing

   Lots of work out there if you are willing to get your foot in the door working the night shift or weekends and then if you show them you are fabulous hopefully in time the better shifts open and you can hop in that spot. Hang tough and be flexible s...

7. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

   gardentulip27 replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing has taught me to think fast on my feet even if they are aching. LOL It has taught me to be a team player, respect other providers, realize when I don't know something and yell for someone who might. Nursing has taught me that the way somethi...

8. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

   gardentulip27 replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

   No way do I take a break soon as I get to work. There is way too much to do when first get there to break.. I am lucky if I get a pee break or lunch break for that matter.

9. Thinking about changing careers.

   gardentulip27 replied to willowlove's topic in Career Support

   It is necessary to stay with a company at least one year or you will get labeled or black balled so to speak. It is a red flag for those who will interview you about your decision making and aspects of your character. You will need a foot in the d...

10. Frustrated and need to vent

    gardentulip27 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric

    Yes think you just got dumped on. Happens so often. Not everyone has the same work ethic and it is not a supportive team member. Am finding many are just so self focused and the good ole team gets forgotten. Better luck next time. Hang in there!...

11. How soon is too soon to ask for a raise?

    gardentulip27 replied to Jenni811's topic in Career Support

    Hey, Glad you feel assertive to go for the raise. I think a year is plenty of time. I would have in had a list of things you have done that are great examples of going the extra mile as we all know we do from time to time. Smile I would be ready t...

12. I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    gardentulip27 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Hey thanks for asking this as now I will know where to go for other topics too.. I love to talk about crafts and garden stuff not just nursing. Smile

13. Ready for Change and Need Feedback

    gardentulip27 posted a topic in Career Support

    Dear Fellow RNs, I have been a RN for over 25 years. Life is inviting me to change as I age. Those concrete floors are a killer!! I would like to use my skills at home in my heated, vibrating comfortable office chair. Smile. I want help in findi...