tinyRN72 BSN

tinyRN72 has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Cardiovascular Stepdown.

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1. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

   tinyRN72 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

   HI, I've been where you are... in home health. I've worked for a couple of different home health companies and it was always the same... they want you to work all the time. I've left companies for this reason - not respecting my time off. It's hard ...

2. Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

   tinyRN72 replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

   Hollyhocks720 I've had a few career changes. Nursing now after years of no medical management and customer service. What got me the most about nursing is the way so many hospitals treat nurses as disposable. "If you don't like it here you can just le...

3. Are hospitals doing this now? ,(Vent)

   tinyRN72 replied to Lucinda4000's topic in General Nursing

   Wow... Just wow. When reading your comments, I assumed that it would be without an assignment. All I can say is good luck ... To the nurses and to admin because I don't think it is going to work out.

4. Need advice

   tinyRN72 replied to Britt's topic in CNA/MA

   Every nurse has "a thing" that bothers them. For many it is mucus. For me it's vomiting. I can't watch a patient vomit without almost joining in. For this reason, I would never work in GI. You may have to avoid areas that will be harder for you, like...

5. Personal and Professional Benefits of Self Care

   tinyRN72 replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that self care is very important. I own a wellness center, and advocate self care to my clients in many ways: stress management, exercise, fresh air, eating healthy, taking time to have fun, and others. For me personally, I gave up sugary dr...

6. Bedside Nurses: Undervalued, Poorly Retained and What Experts Say

   tinyRN72 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   I don't see anything mentioned here about pay. I am sure that nurse's salaries vary greatly from state to state, and from hospital to hospital. Where I am, I could seriously work in a good restaurant and make the same amount of money that I do as an ...

7. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   tinyRN72 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   One of the things that keep me working in hospitals is the ability to work 12-hour shifts. I love the freedom of having 4 days off every week, or to be able to pick up a day, enjoy overtime, and still have 3 days off. I can make more money with less...

8. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   tinyRN72 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Safety

   I'm really sorry that this happened to you and that you are experiencing so much stress for yourself and your baby. I have had a similar situation. I was once splashed in the face and eyes (thankfully I had on a facemask, so not the mouth) with urin...

9. Is working per diem worth it ?

   tinyRN72 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

   Keep in mind, the per diem rate is usually a set amount that is the same for everyone in your job class. A full-time rate will be based on your education and experience level.. and your negotiation skills.

10. Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

    tinyRN72 replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update for anyone who might be interested.... I did take the hospital job and I did a week of orientation. To my great wonderment and utter surprise I REALLY think I will love this hospital!!! My husband who is not medical has cautioned me ...

11. Is working per diem worth it ?

    tinyRN72 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and they will. I did this at one job. Seasonal with no benefits was $45. Per diem (also no benefits) was $35 and full time was $29. Keep in mind, I am in a low pay state.

12. Is working per diem worth it ?

    tinyRN72 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    If it doesn't work, you can always keep looking for a full-time job. Per diem usually pays quite a bit more, so theoretically you can afford to work less. When I was doing it, I wasn't making enough to buy insurance on my own, so that was an issue f...

13. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    tinyRN72 replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I know that this has to be stressful for you. Based on what you've said a few things come to mind. Maybe it is a follow-up from before to review your improvement. Possibly, they feel that you are not a great fit for your current role, but want t...

14. Interviewing for Supervisor Position- help please!

    tinyRN72 replied to tinyRN72's topic in LTC Directors

    I ended up turning the job down, but I will try to answer your question. It's a bit broad. One thing that I would expect is they always treat patients with kindness. We all have bad days, but the people we care for should not know that we are having...

15. Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

    tinyRN72 replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

    I've applied with insurance companies a couple of times. I got an interview, but not the job.