I work 3x12 days only. We do not rotate. No mandatory OT. If I work through my lunch break, I can clock out with a special code and get paid for that time. I can pick up OT if I want to, when census is high and unit needs coverage, but never mandator...
I don't know anything about Naples area. I am 1.5 hours North of Naples working at a large non-profit hospital. We used to see seasonal change in census but not as much any more here. I think tourism picked up and it is common to have patients who we...
Our unit circulates a sign sheet beginning of November. Each staff member including CNAs rates the holidays in the order of importance for them to get it off. For example, this year I wanted Thanksgiving off more than others, so it was my number one....
If you have a year to go, too far away to be projecting job opportunities. But sure do speak about your interest. Ask if they hire new grads, find out who the hire decisions people are. Stay in touch with people you met and ask them if you can use th...
At my hospital a lot of units post jobs AFTER the position was already filled just to make it official. If you know someone who already works in a hospital and can introduce you to a unit manager. They are not just looking for how much you know but a...
I am in RN- to-BSN program at a local community college. I pay around $1,150 each semester in tuition. The program is 4 semesters if you keep the pace they recommend.
My hospital reimburses tuition to the full time employees. It can be ASN or BSN in exchange for promissory note to work 18 months after the latest payment. They don't cover books or fees. So it is not 100% but better than nothing. You have to get A o...
Worked as CNA for a hospital the last year of nursing school. During last semester preceptorship got a job offer. They held the job for me. Graduated December 13,2013. Took NCLEX Jan 3,2014. Started my orientation Jan 6. Did not apply to any other jo...
We something new every day. Ice cream with toppings one day, pizza next, Jimmy Jones subs for lunch another, donuts and bagels from our floor pharmacist, a drawing for a Littmann stethoscope cardiology III for each shift (days and nights). Our hospit...