Nurse3242

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1. What is considered "job hopping"

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm just curious how many years should one stay at a job to not be considered a "job hopper." I was at my first job for three years, but I doubt I'll stay in my second job for that long (may be in this one for a year and a half minimum, but probably...

2. How long did it take you to get used to a new job?

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. Just a little context: I recently switched from ICU to outpatient clinic (I'm working in a Radiation Oncology center) and my goodness, I miss ICU. I felt like I needed a break and needed to try something different but I'm really missing my home,...

3. Most valuable experience

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Which job that you've had made you the most "well-rounded" or would you consider the most "valuable" experience?

4. How did you know what area of nursing was for you?

   Nurse3242 replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

   I am still in the ICU, but thinking about making a change in early 2019. I go sooooo back and forth. For weeks and weeks, I will be dead set on leaving and then something will happen that convinces me to stay! I will have to look into PACU at my ho...

5. How did you know what area of nursing was for you?

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Advice for someone looking for their next job: How did you know what area of nursing was for you? For those who have worked in lots of different areas of nursing, how did you decide what was next? What area of nursing did you wind up in?

6. How long is enough time to stay in the ICU?

   Nurse3242 replied to Nurse3242's topic in Critical

   I have taken my CCRN :)

7. How long is enough time to stay in the ICU?

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in Critical

   Hi, there. So I'm just curious as to how long is considered "enough time" to be considered competent in an ICU and for the experience to be valuable to perspective employers on a resume? I have been at my current job in the ICU for almost three years...

8. Three 12s vs. Clinical Schedule

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in Ambulatory

   I'm thinking about transitioning out of the hospital and into a position at a clinic. For those that have had both schedules (3 12 hour shifts vs. normal 8 or 9 to 5), which do you prefer? Perks and drawbacks of the clinic life vs. the hospital?

9. How did you get the big pay raise?

   Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So don't get me wrong, I certainly am not a nurse for the money. I love bedside nursing and I chose this career because I love it. I have been a nurse on the same unit for 2.5 years and make just a little more than I did when I began as a nurse in...

10. Puppies and nursing

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am single, live alone and am thinking about getting a puppy. I was wondering if anyone believes this is do-able. I don't want to be cruel in getting a puppy and I really do want to make sure it is well taken care of. I work 12 hour shifts th...

11. CNL Program Applicant

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in Advanced

    Hi! I am an RN on a Neuro Intensive Care Unit. My facility provides tuition assistance, so I have applied to go back to school. I am choosing the Clinical Nurse Leader track. I was wondering if someone could provide some insight on what all this sp...

12. Please help!

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in CNS

    Hi! I am an RN on a Neuro Intensive Care Unit. My facility provides tuition assistance, so I have applied to go back to school. I am choosing the Clinical Nurse Leader track, which I understand is different from a Clinical Nurse Specialist. How wo...

13. Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When you went from your first job to your second job, did your pay increase? I am considering leaving my current job for a different specialized area. While I would like to think I would have a pay increase because I have some experience under my b...

14. Your First PRN Job

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who work two nursing jobs: When did you feel comfortable taking on a PRN job? And what was your first PRN job?

15. Advice for ICU Nurse Thinking about a Switch

    Nurse3242 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been a Neuro ICU nurse for a year now. I began my career in the Neuro ICU and am looking to change gears here within the next year or two (I worry I'm not quite ready for the leap into something new just yet.). Any advice for an ICU nurse in...