ScrubsAndSneakers

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1. Director of Nursing position or Nursing Supervisor?

   ScrubsAndSneakers replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in General Nursing

   As supervisor my hours would be a typical 8 hour shift 7A-330P, I would have no responsibility as far as staffing is concerned.

2. Director of Nursing position or Nursing Supervisor?

   ScrubsAndSneakers posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok, I am facing a crossroads and would like a little help here. I have recently been offered a Director of Nursing position within the assisted living facility where I currently work as a staff nurse. However, I have also been offered a Nursing Sup...

3. Just got accepted ...now im afraid!

   ScrubsAndSneakers replied to mcm336's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Can you afford to quit and go back to school full time? If you can and nursing is your passion, then my advice is to go for it! Please don't let your nerves or self doubt get the best of you. You CAN do it!!

4. Salary versus Hourly??

   ScrubsAndSneakers posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I currently work in Assisted Living making $21 an hour. I am on call one weekend a month and work 3 weekends a month. There is plenty of overtime available. I have recently been offered a salaried position that averages out to about $24 an hour. ...

5. Stick It Out For 6 Months So I Can Transfer??

   ScrubsAndSneakers posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Okay, a little background. I have been a nurse for 16 years. I just recently accepted a position within a small Assisted Living Facility, which is associated with a much larger corporation. In a nutshell, this job is a nightmare. Employees scream...

6. Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

   ScrubsAndSneakers replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well, after much thought (my head hurts, LOL), I am going to give the Assisted Living a try. I may regret it, but as jadelpn said, Skilled Nursing will pretty much always be an option. Wish me luck and thanks again for so much feedback!

7. Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

   ScrubsAndSneakers replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in LPN/LVN

   I suppose I didn't want to offend her before even starting the position.................

8. Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

   ScrubsAndSneakers replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in LPN/LVN

   I appreciate all of the feedback! I am really struggling with this.... I understand that ANY job is going to have stress, it's simply a matter of deciding what TYPE of stress you want. The Director from the Assisted Living actually called me, won...

9. Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

   ScrubsAndSneakers posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I will try to make this as short and sweet as possible. I have a dilemma and I would like to get feedback from other nurses..... I am contemplating 2 very different job offers. The first is within Assisted Living. I was informed by the interviewi...

10. 3rd shift nursing as a new nurse with no experience

    ScrubsAndSneakers replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN/LVN

    Night shift is a great way to break into nursing! Best wishes on your new job!