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  1. PICU or just Pedatrics?

    I have the same question... I'm debating b/w Peds/PICU right now as well. I love working Peds, but really want to challenge myself/learn. Patient interaction/communication, however, is one of my favorite things about Peds and I fear I would miss that...
  2. Weight management on pm shift

    I've lost about 7 pounds in the past three months since I"ve been on nights. I've always eaten healthy/exercised but now am more concious of it. I have a boiled egg or egg whites/toast, cereal w/ fruit when I wake up in the pm before I come in to wor...
  3. full nights vs. rotating

    do you think as a new grad of only 6mos who really wants a job at a particular hospital .... i can say i will work any shift but nights?
  4. full nights vs. rotating

    in an interview is it o.k. to make known you do not enjoy working nights - but are willing to if necessary to obtain the job?
  5. full nights vs. rotating

    thanks for all the replies and info ... anyone else please keep it coming! i am in the process of applying for a job at a large children's hosptial now.... peds is all i want to do and i figure in a 200 bed peds insitution i will have a much better c...
  6. thinking of a move.....

    San Fransico....mountains, ocean, and city life.
  7. full nights vs. rotating

    Sleeping all day is not only hard to do if you have children ... But also if you are trying to develop relationships (but too moody/sleep deprived and on a bizarre schedule to do so), enjoy the outdoors, waking up early, the sunshine, etc.... Working...
  8. Is Nursing a gratifying career

    Nursing can be gratifying career. But, as a new grad, I can say nursing school is a huge commitment and very time consuming. In addition, I don't believe I know any new graduates who have commenced their career on day shift. Days are much coveted. ...
  9. full nights vs. rotating

    I received my BSN May 2002 and my nursing career commenced this summer on a small community hospital peds unit ... I am on night shift and loathe it! I am constatly tired, emotional, etc... my body is confused! I've tried everything - black out curt...