jr2915sn

jr2915sn has 2 years experience and specializes in Hospice.

Latest Activity

1. mandated overtime-how much is too much?

   jr2915sn replied to riverwoman74's topic in General Nursing

   I would suggest applying to other jobs and leaving that job ASAP! Like you should have left that job yesterday type of fast. I'm not sure if what your employers are doing is even safe for you or your patients. I would advise you to look up the labor ...

2. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

   jr2915sn replied to Soliloquy's topic in Relations

   Do what makes YOU happy! It doesn't matter what others say. If working nights make you happy, keep you healthy, and limit your stress then that's all that matters! I'm a day nurse and I commend you for working night shift! I despise working nights! A...

3. How many 12 hour shifts per week

   jr2915sn replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

   I think that 3 days of 12 hour shift is perfect. I think squeezing a 4th day to pay off bills may be the way to go. That or get a per diem job to work that 4th and/or 5th day and get paid a lot of money for it. It pays to work OT as per diem. Working...

4. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   jr2915sn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location: Bronx, NY Pay rate: $38 hourly In which area / specialty do you work?: Hospice What type of license do you have (RN or LPN): RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN How many years of experience do you have?...

5. Salary Discussion with Potential Employer

   jr2915sn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a hospice nurse for 2 years now. I am currently looking for employment in other areas of nursing. I got a call back from one of my recent online applications and set an interview for next week Friday. My questions to you guys are: Is it o...

6. What Baffles You?

   jr2915sn replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my! I really thought I was the only person that this happens to. My patients are usually unable to get the cup/straw to their mouth and I don't mind helping. BUT, when they are rude and start waving their hands and arms frantically as if I were tr...

7. job offer--can I ask this?

   jr2915sn replied to sassyann8585's topic in Career Support

   It is a very reasonable request. I find that most employers are pleased when you give them the heads up of already planned vacations before the job offer is put on the table.

8. Do you have to do bedside nursing

   jr2915sn replied to dulcet's topic in Career Support

   The beauty of nursing are the endless possibilities and routes you can take. Although some may believe all bedside nursing is filled with are horror stories, it's pretty incorrect! You may face minor bumps on the road of the bedside "highway" but the...

9. i'll probably get flamed to the moon and back for this but..

   jr2915sn replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN that came into Nursing because I believed it to be my passion and wanted to make it a career; thankfully I still think Nursing is the profession for me and thoroughly enjoy what I do (not necessarily enjoying where I currently work; but th...

10. Hospitals RN's are happy and why...

    jr2915sn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, My name is Jo. I am looking to change employment due to being unhappy and thought I should start a tread where you lovely nurses would share where and why you are happy at your current job. The job I am currently in makes me completely fru...