LifeLearner776

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1. Dropping Magnet

   LifeLearner776 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   Each unit varies but unfortunately the unit in the Magnet hospital I worked in had anything but the conditions it was suppose to represent. Yes, Magnet status is a joke.

2. Finally feeling human again!!

   LifeLearner776 replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats & wishing you success!!!

3. Night shifters - ever experience this?

   LifeLearner776 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   I hope you succeed in finding a different floor to transfer to for day shift as I'd feel the same way as you regarding the current situation. A friend told me she used to work night shifts and suddenly her body revolted forcing her to go to day shif...

4. I got the Job! (Outpatient Surgery Center)

   LifeLearner776 replied to nursefrances's topic in Ambulatory

   Sounds exciting! Best wishes!

5. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

   LifeLearner776 replied to Spikey9001's topic in New Nurse

   I'd be looking elsewhere as you have already mentioned.

6. 8 or 12hr shifts?

   LifeLearner776 replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

   I prefer the time off that working 12 hr shifts provide.

7. What are the best shoes for nursing?

   LifeLearner776 replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I enjoy my Alegria's - great support.

8. A no good, very bad day: a vent, a rant, a plea for laughter.

   LifeLearner776 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   So sorry to hear. Unbelievable. Hugs!!!

9. 2nd Career in Nursing

   LifeLearner776 replied to teenieebikiniee's topic in New Jersey

   Echoing some of the sentiments by nycNurse2b and 8packmurse, it was challenging to make the transition & the market conditions are currently tougher! When it will change is unknown. I would recommend working as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse ...

10. "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    LifeLearner776 replied to abbaking's topic in Safety

    Well said Bortaz! :yeah:

11. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    LifeLearner776 replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia

    Excellent question. I was in your shoes not too long ago & was surprised at the age discrimination I encountered. I turned one of those around by requesting recommendations on positions I should interview for as a mature new nurse. Because the...

12. News too good to keep to myself...

    LifeLearner776 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

    Congratulations!

13. Starting Clinical Preceptorship in NICU Sept 3...

    LifeLearner776 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

    CONGRATS BortaZinTx!

14. The Day My Bucket List Changed

    LifeLearner776 replied to nslpriv's topic in General Nursing

    Whew! I felt your experience - tks for putting it on paper! My experience with skydiving was actually very tame compared with your mission experiences, especially the one you described & your training with the Dunker.

15. scrubs and ironing

    LifeLearner776 replied to CT Pixie's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Iron & crease - yes, yes!