Hangin'On,RN

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1. My nursing career has been a failure

   Hangin'On,RN replied to Hangin'On,RN's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to say thank you to all of you who have responded for your kind words and advice. Ever since five years ago, after being fired and ordeal that followed, I have lost a lot of self confidence. But since posting, I have decided to listen ...

2. My nursing career has been a failure

   Hangin'On,RN replied to Hangin'On,RN's topic in General Nursing

   I was going into a teaching program for middle school. After being in the school system and seeing what it's like for teachers, I really don't regret the decision of backing out. My other degree is in Psychology.

3. My nursing career has been a failure

   Hangin'On,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'd like to start off by saying that I'm not looking for pity because I have enough self pity everyday to cover it. But I want to share the story of my career, and how I feel it's been a personal failure, in hopes of helping someone else whose...

4. Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

   Hangin'On,RN replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

   I definitely feel the same about nursing that you do and have wanted a new career for many many years. I'm currently unemployed after being laid off from my school nursing job and have decided to just stay home for awhile. Based on my experience wi...

5. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

   Hangin'On,RN replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

   I definitely know the kind of articles you're talking about, and I roll my eyes at most of them too. Nursing is a highly romanticized profession and these kinds of articles are meant to get the emotional juices flowing. This is the same shtick the ...

6. Is this a matter for the State Board?

   Hangin'On,RN replied to WondeRNurse's topic in Professionalism

   I realize this post is close to a month old, but figured I'd thrown my two cents in anyways. Personally, I would go through the chain of command at the facility before contacting the board. This person could be innocent and you've sicked the board...

7. I graduated with a BSN 10 years ago, I've only now decided to become a Nurse.

   Hangin'On,RN replied to Discreet007's topic in General Nursing

   Hopefully six weeks will be enough, but I think that is a really short orientation for a new nurse. At the hospital I use to work at, orientation was 12 wks for new nurses. I left once for about 8 months after being there 2 1/2yrs and I still got a...

8. Everyone is in NP school !

   Hangin'On,RN replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

   It seems like a lot of the nurses I know have either graduated, are in, or are thinking about NP school. Apparently, it's the golden ticket! Here's a really interesting thing that recently happened where I live: My job as a school nurse (and all my...

9. Best nursing job for a returning to workforce mom

   Hangin'On,RN replied to jplcp's topic in Career Support

   To be honest, after being out for a decade, you are like a brand new nurse all over again and will probably have to start back to square one on a med-surg or other floor to gain experience first, at least part time. Most hospitals, I would assume, g...

10. Really want to get out of nursing...

    Hangin'On,RN replied to Zyprexa's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you, Zyprexa. I've felt for many years that nursing isn't for me. I just got laid off (school nurse for three years) and it's given me time to mull it over. Maybe going back to school is an option for you? I've thought about that as well. ...

11. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Hangin'On,RN replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    If I could go back, I would NOT choose nursing. I had no clue what I was getting into. I've had some good experiences over 13yrs and have also had some career blows that have made me seriously question my career. I tried to escape once, but didn't...

12. Glutton for Punishment?

    Hangin'On,RN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you just love how people that aren't nurses know more about nursing careers than an actual nurse?! I know people like that who hear one little comment or read an article and think that it is "fact". It's very frustrating. But I definitely ge...

13. Travel nurse without the travel?

    Hangin'On,RN replied to Hangin'On,RN's topic in Travel

    Thank you. That clears things up for me.

14. Travel nurse without the travel?

    Hangin'On,RN posted a topic in Travel

    I'm not too sure of how unique or common this situation is, but I figure someone out there may have experience with it. My question is, has anyone worked as a travel nurse in their own hometown in a hospital they are all ready familiar with? I was...

15. Starting nursing school at 37...

    Hangin'On,RN replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I had several friends in their 40's and a few in their 50's when they went to nursing school. 37 is definitely not too old for a career change. Do not for one second be embarrassed, just be proud that you know what you want and are going for it. I...