Florida Sun RN

Florida Sun RN has 5 years experience.

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1. I have not worked as a nurse since graduation.

   Florida Sun RN replied to Snowgray's topic in LPN/LVN

   I know where I live, if you’re an RN, you “cannot work beneath your license!” I know the original poster of this thread is NOT an RN but because she is an equivalent of an LPN, she’s may not be able to get a job like what you’re suggesting unless sh...

2. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

   Florida Sun RN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I’m BSN thinking about a masters in education. What did you do in your job?

3. I have not worked as a nurse since graduation.

   Florida Sun RN replied to Snowgray's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well kudos to you Michelle! I DO have a positive attitude. I put in the work to find what works for me. I’m not a quitter. I don’t want her to quit after all she’s worked for. The original poster of this thread said that she worked for a minute and ...

4. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

   Florida Sun RN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! I envy you! What will you be going for?

5. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

   Florida Sun RN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

   Don’t you need a degree in informatics? How do you get a job like this? What do you look for in an ad? I have a bachelors in business management and HR. What exactly do you do?

6. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

   Florida Sun RN replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes yes and yes! mtnNurse !!! Thank you for your reply! I also cringe when I hear about someone wanting to go into nursing and tell them not to do it! I also read about that nurse and that Med error. How tragic. We are so overworked in these hosp...

7. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

   Florida Sun RN replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

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8. I have not worked as a nurse since graduation.

   Florida Sun RN replied to Snowgray's topic in LPN/LVN

   You should try getting into primary care (outpatient doctors office). Look on Indeed for these jobs) Forget nursing homes! You won’t be able to handle 24 patients and that huge Med cart. (Read my most recent post). You will then work days and may...

9. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

   Florida Sun RN replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

   And not to be mean but those of you that have sailed through and have your dream job need not respond.

10. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Florida Sun RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for almost five years. I’ve been in every job possible; nursing homes with 22 patients and paper charting, rehab facilities with 24 patients on EMR on a tiny laptop dragging that stupid 500 lb med cart everywhere, not having al...

11. Any nurses dealing with Tinnitus?

    Florida Sun RN replied to nikiiii123's topic in Disabilities

    Just trying to help your issue with tinnitus. Sorry.

12. Scared.....No Nursing?

    Florida Sun RN replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Four and a half years ago I got my RN. I worked my tail off in nursing homes and rehab facilities. I was told the same thing. You're too slow, no time management, incompetent, don't know how to do an assessment! the following is...

13. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    Florida Sun RN replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse due to a tragedy and I regret it. I will say it ... nursing sucks. Not everyone is cut out to be a floor nurse. Seasoned nurses make you feel inadequate, units are cliquey, managers run you ragged and working nights is the pits i...

14. Any nurses dealing with Tinnitus?

    Florida Sun RN replied to nikiiii123's topic in Disabilities

    It sound like you have symptoms of Menieres diesease. Search for "John of Ohio" John's Menieres Treatment He has a vitamin regime that I have followed since 2006 to alleviate my symptoms. The best supplement for tinnitus is Vinpocetine. You can get...

15. Best Advice for a Nursing Student

    Florida Sun RN replied to rianne_w's topic in General Students

    I would say run as fast as you can and dont look back. My experience in nursing has been horrible. I say instead of going for the big guns and getting an RN or LPN degree - start with something small like a CMA or RMA. These types of jobs are duri...