Bijou-Spice replied to Bijou-Spice's topic in Travel
Thank you for some good ideas! I like the pillowcase idea. So you actually give them water in the car? No spilling as you drive? By everything you've written you are obviously a wonderful pet parent.
I have been self evaluating and reflecting for the past year on what to pursue as my Master's degree and thought I had found the answer with a MHA program from Ohio State University. But after reading some of the comments from this thread I wonder if...
[/size] I am compteplating travel nursing for 2011, but one thing that has me stressing out already is how to travel with my two adorable cats who don't love being in the car! My husband is ready to go now, but I keep coming up with excuses on why n...
Bijou-Spice replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing
I feel confused and sad. Having heard for the last few years about the nursing shortage and job security for RNs, what has happened? My hospital brought in a consultant and now we have staffing grids, to make sure there are no extra RNs or aides b...
Absolutely not! I went back older than that and the oldest person in my class was 60. Do a search of this site and you will find many who have asked the same question. Good luck and start getting your paperwork ready!
One of the most helpful things is if your RN manager supports it and schedules people to make the meeting. I try to get the message across to people they are getting paid their regular salary to sit in a meeting and no pt care, sometimes this works....
We have started. I think the easiest way to get started is with your unit based councils. Elect a chairperson, vote on council members and begin addressing things in your unit that could be improved. As a council you can decide how you want to vote ...
Bijou-Spice replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in New Nurse
I think holding off for a semester is a good thing. I just graduated in May and started working in August in critical care. I had planned to start on my master's right away but decide to give myself a year to learn how to be a RN. I am glad I did! ...
Bijou-Spice replied to newrn05's topic in New Nurse
"I really value this job and this work enviroment and I want to stay here." Your statement above I think is a good way to start communicating to your NM and coworkers. However, I am not sure why your coworkers are upset that you don't need a lot of ...
I see you are only twenty, so my advice my not apply! Having graduated in May, started working in August and passed my boards in October.....my suggestion is to quit work if you don't need the extra $$ and use this time to get organized. Will you be ...
Bijou-Spice replied to lisa41rn's topic in New Nurse
lisaRn41 That's me crying along with you! I started writing this to you yesterday, but I was so wiped out and upset I had to stop. I am about the same age you are and I am 2.5 months into this new exhausting and frustrating career! I also wanted t...