greenjellico

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1. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that two weeks of orientation would be rough. I can't speak for all places, but I know that local hospitals have 12 weeks of orientation before going PRN.

2. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   There are several, including LTC, Corrections, and even hospital jobs.

3. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, they will definitely be 12's. Thanks for the feedback!

4. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   There are several locations that provide full-time orientation before you move to PRN- even at hospitals.

5. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the feedback! There are non-hospital jobs that take new grads in PRN positions in my area.

6. Job Pick Help

   greenjellico posted a topic in General Nursing

   I would like some outsider perspective. I just graduated from a nursing program, and I have a job lined up, but I'm still at my current non-nursing job (nursing is a career change for me). Should I quit my current job and take my 1st nursing job or k...

7. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   \CocoaPuff, why do you regret nursing so much?

8. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your reply, Cafelattee, and you definitely can empathize with my struggles! I'm glad to hear your husband has done so well! I can't even imagine how tough your life must have been around your graduation; you're obviously a very strong pers...

9. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

   greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

   Hi SaltySarcasticSally, Great name, btw :) Regarding the point below, I do want to push through, and yes, I have 15 months left. I just don't want to kill myself in the process :) With your husband's health, I would be inclined to say stay in school...

10. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the positive tone, WestCoastSunRN! I need to fully acknowledge that whatever choice I make will be okay and not place so much pressure on myself. Much of my concern stems from my husband's health issues and what may happen within the ne...

11. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    mmc51264, did you intentionally wait until they were preteens?Would you have done it while they were younger? Out of curiosity, what did you teach, and do you ever miss it?

12. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the feedback, LovingLife. I used to be able to handle more at once than I can now, and it has taken me awhile to reach that conclusion. I am just worried that if I postpone this, something may happen to my husband in the next few years,...

13. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    PyschicJ,can you expand on your reason(s) for not working as a nurse?

14. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ginger's Mom, I will not be done until May 2018, and since it is a part-time program, we go year round.

15. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    greenjellico replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply, BSNbeDONE. Yes, I am eligible for my NCLEX-PN, and I'm scheduled to take it in a couple of weeks. I was planning on pursing a job, even PRN, this summer; however, with the way I am feeling and my son's situation, I'm not sure I...