mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Professionalism
Well, I'm honestly not sure what I want. There are so many facets to nursing, I honestly don't even know what's out there. I do look forward to going to work, but I'm not sure night shift floor nursing is my "destiny". Posted this to find out what ...
mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Professionalism
Thanks! I do find meaning in what I'm doing but honestly, in the time I'm allotted with current ratios, it can be hard to connect with patients on night shift. I do assessments, pass meds and frantically try to get charting done before I get an adm...
Here's the deal. I'm a 51 year old nurse (albeit I've only been one for 3 years). I'm working on a tele floor at the moment and love the staff I work with. Just not sure how long and can or want to do floor nursing. I understand this is an open-en...
Nearly everything on this board is hospice nursing related. I am interested in hospice nursing, but also palliative care nursing. Could some palliative care nurses share details on your jobs, whether or not you like it etc? Just trying to gather i...
mrnightinggale replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice
The term "death sentence" is silly honestly. Your medical condition MAY be a death sentence. Hospice is merely another way to LIVE and finish living with dignity. We need to get away from the stigma of the word "hospice". It can be a really great...
mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing
I agree there isn't one "perfect" job. I do appreciate everyones' feedback. I also agree that the people make the job. That being said, I was looking just for opinions on what people really like and stay at. In the hospitals I work at, most peopl...
OK. So, here's the deal. I just turned 50. I'm a retired USAF officer and went into nursing to do something meaningful, stimulate my brain, earn some travel monies... So, here I am, two years into my career. I work PRN in two different hospitals ...
mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Travel
Great comments. I honestly prefer nights, at least for now. Good articles regarding rotating shifts. Wonder how full-time nights impacts health versus rotating shifts. Also, do people do rotate contracts between specialties? For instance, can you...
Hi Team! I'm a new grad nurse and just started my first job last month. That being said, I would like to set myself up to do some travel nursing within a few years. My wife is also a travel nurse (med/surg). I'm currently working a med/tele unit. ...
mrnightinggale replied to mursewanabe's topic in General Nursing
I just finished nursing school at got my first nursing job at 48. So yes, you're too old. The only thing I would recommend is NOT moving to the Bay area to do nursing school. It is terribly expensive and CA has a backlog just to take NCLEX. Move ...
mrnightinggale replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men
Thanks. Why not with direct patient care? I see people wearing running shoes all the time. They soak up far more B/U/F. Just want something I can be comfortable in all day.
mrnightinggale replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men
OK, So it seems like most people wear one of three kind of shoes for nursing: clogs (I currently wear Sanita clogs to work), running shoes (or what I call MRSAshoes because they are absorbent) or old man style walking shoes that you see residents we...
mrnightinggale replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men
I am and RN and am married to an RN. I know many married or dating nurse couples. If you think people don't notice how you look or if you don't notice how others look, you might want to have your serum testosterone level checked. Just sayin'
mrnightinggale replied to rgilette's topic in Colorado
I did go the BSN route but I do also know ADN nurses that work in hospitals including a friend that is a recent graduate. If you are willing to start out in a smaller, rural hospital, they are always looking for help. Just depends upon what you want...