shelw067

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1. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

   shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in Career Support

   Thanks for the responses. The recruiter did give me time to think about it, but after careful consideration I've decided to decline the job offer. I have attempted to call her a a few times within the last few days with no response, so I am going to ...

2. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

   shelw067 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello everyone, I haven't posted in a while. I am having a dilemma regarding a full-time job offer I recently received. I have been trying to get into this area of nursing for a while now. Finally got the job offer at the facility I've always wanted ...

3. How to transfer units within the same facility

   shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in General Nursing

   Policy states that you have to be employed for at least 6 months. If you are to get an interview with the other unit, you then have to notify your manager. The problem I have is the possibility of having my manager block the transfer once she is noti...

4. Am I too small to be a nurse?

   shelw067 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

   Not at all. I'm right around your weight, and a little shorter than you. It has not been an issue for me.

5. How to transfer units within the same facility

   shelw067 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I want to know how to go about transferring to another unit without having my manager block it from happening. My manager is definitely not the best, the turnover rate on my unit is ridiculous because of her. People love the job but just...

6. Resignation Advice

   shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you.

7. Resignation Advice

   shelw067 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone, I am in the process of writing a resignation for my PRN job due to personal issues. I have been employed there for about 3 months. I have a shift tomorrow, then I am not back for another 5 weeks. Is it acceptable to write my resignati...

8. Night shift and health issues

   shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in Stress 101

   I work from 7p-730a. For the most part my nights are scheduled in a row.

9. Night shift and health issues

   shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in Stress 101

   I did forget to mention in my previous post that I have tried everything. Black out curtains, eye masks, and white noise. I do not like taking medication but I have even tried Benadryl, Advil PM, as well as Melatonin. I still am only able to get mayb...

10. Night shift and health issues

    shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in Stress 101

    I typically work from 3-5 nights per week, 12 hour shifts. Regardless of how much or how little sleep I get, I never feel fully energized. I notice that I feel a lot better when I sleep at night and wake during the morning. On my off days I try to sw...

11. Night shift and health issues

    shelw067 replied to shelw067's topic in Stress 101

    Thanks for all the helpful responses!

12. Night shift and health issues

    shelw067 posted a topic in Stress 101

    Hi everyone, Long time lurker on this site. Finally decided to make an account because I need some advice.. I've been a nurse for 2 years, been on night shift a little over a year. Within the last few months I have began having major health issues su...