NurseEcho

NurseEcho has 2 years experience and specializes in Cardiac.

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1. 30 Day notice for resignation??

   NurseEcho replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

   On the other hand, if they kick you out the next day, you are eligible for unemployment benefits, at least in the state where I live. It never ceases to amaze me that we, as professionals, are required to give at *least* 2 weeks notice. But it is jus...

2. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

   NurseEcho replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, Agent99, I could have written your post a little under a year ago. I was in a similarly toxic job, was sick all the time, and went per diem to give myself a breather and figure things out. Bless my hubby for bearing with the income cut and cover...

3. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

   NurseEcho replied to Metron's topic in Stress 101

4. Is Phys. Office nursing "Really Nursing"?

   NurseEcho replied to ana115's topic in Ambulatory

   Good advice, and the same goes for specialty areas. I've always been interested in cardiac -- I was an echo tech before going to nursing school. But I *loathed* bedside nursing. I worked in a telemetry step-down unit through school, then went into ...

5. Nursing with a Southern Accent

   NurseEcho replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

   I'm coming from the opposite perspective -- Yankee born and raised, now living in the South where my accent (not to mention my unusual ethnic last name) instantly pegs me as "not from around here." It's no big deal. I have fun with it; sometimes it...

6. Just quit my first nursing job.

   NurseEcho replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

   As one who also just quit my job (albeit under well-deserved duress from my MD), I urge you to take some time; step back and plan your next step. If you are still living with your parents you at least have the luxury of being able to take some time...

7. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

   NurseEcho replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

   I don't just come out and announce it unsolicited, but I will work it into the conversation. it usually becomes pretty clear that I have some sort of professional background because of the terminology I use, precise drug names and dosages, medical h...

8. Mourning my job, need a hug

   NurseEcho posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, the inevitable finally happened today -- I had to give up my job. I have been working on CCU for 6 months and was really enjoying it -- I just love cardiology, and there's always so much to learn! Even though I don't think I could have kept u...

9. I need your help with recruting ideas.

   NurseEcho replied to HarryPotter's topic in New Nurse

   Salary and benefits aside, the first thing I'd want to know is the nurse-patient staffing ratio. Also, how many (if any) agency/temp nurses does the unit use and how much turnover is there? No amount of pay or benefits is worth being put in an unsafe...

10. MedSurg or specialty??

    NurseEcho replied to UtahNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated, you needed several years of experience and a battering ram to get into Labor and Delivery. If you have been offered a job, and this is what you really want to do, go for it! As a CCU nurse who is scared to death of all things mot...

11. Giving baths on CCU

    NurseEcho posted a topic in CCU

    I have been working on CCU (nights, 7P - 7A) and generally like it a lot. But I am curious as to how other CCU's handle baths. There is a lot of pressure on my unit to get most or all baths done on night shift, and it continues to be a sore spot wi...

12. Change of job status -- need advise

    NurseEcho replied to NurseEcho's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm happy to say it all worked out. I set up the meeting and my manager seemed pleased that I took the initiative to address my recent excessive absences. She was open to letting me reduce my hours rather than leave altogether. I will have to c...

13. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    NurseEcho replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I have 5 pairs of Crocs in different colors. They are the best work shoes I've ever had, as well as the best gardening shoes and walking shoes. And when they get nasty, I just throw them in the washer with some Clorox Cleanup and an old t...

14. where are the nursing shortages?

    NurseEcho replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    "The Carolinas" is an awfully big region and I can't speak for it all. But in the part of NC where I work ... YES!

15. New GN in CCU

    NurseEcho replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in CCU

    I've been in CCU for 5 months now and really love the job. I was not a brand-new grad but pretty close -- only a few months of experience on a tele unit. If they are used to having new grads and have a solid, structured orientation program, you wil...