alrighThen

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1. Washington vs Oregon

   alrighThen replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon

   I should edit to say that my pay within my health system is equal whether in OR or WA. I'm not sure what other companies are offering. But I'm making 10$ an hour more than I was in Maryland so I am happy.

2. Washington vs Oregon

   alrighThen replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon

   I was offered a position in both Portland and Vancouver and made the decision without doing too much research to live in Vancouver. I'm glad because my cost of living is lower, my pay is equal and I don't have 10% taken out of each check for income t...

3. I am moving and need to quit my job!

   alrighThen replied to Rachey467's topic in General Nursing

   I gave two weeks at my last job and was put on the do not rehire list. Apparently I should have given 3. Good thing hell will freeze before I consider going back. Exciting times! Where on the east coast will you be?

4. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

   alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in New Nurse

   I'm done here. I'm glad I don't know many people with such a lack of humor in real life. Ever heard of sarcasm? Susie, we are talking about a very specific type of behavior. Did you read the thread? I was trying to encourage the OP. If you're a bit ...

5. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

   alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in New Nurse

   Tokmom, I definitely agree. It's just easier to manage with 2 pts

6. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

   alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in New Nurse

   OP, I know med surg is demanding and full of endless tasks, but I encourage to practice letting the callous ignorance of certain patients bounce off of you as if you have a firewall. Laugh at it instead, and thank God you are not them. I have to prac...

7. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

   alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in New Nurse

   OP, your decision to leave will of course hinge on how bad you want it. You may find a job with your experience that you want, or you may have luck with sub acute rehab or relocating. I think my turning point was when we had to code our charge nurse...

8. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

   alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in New Nurse

   As someone who worked in the inner city, was told by administration to 'not even stop at the red lights, just slow and go,' was nearly carjacked twice going to and from the hospital, and had my nose broken by patient violence, I support the OP in her...

9. I need some advice

   alrighThen replied to mphilomena's topic in General Nursing

   I started on a medsurg floor after 7 years in LTC/subacute rehab/hospice (CNA-RN) and I was startled by the pace of things. I also had a hardcore preceptor and it was torture. Just buckle down, stay humble, and confidence will come. Fake it till you ...

10. I feel like an illegitimate nurse

    alrighThen replied to Laura Polifka's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others said, you know the important skills. You are coordinating care and prioritizing! Everything else can be taught on the fly. You are doing great, so lose the worry. I started out on in LTC as an LPN then subacute rehab then medsurg/Orth...

11. Nursing + and nursing -

    alrighThen replied to joe007's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to wear sweatpants to work and then change into scrubs and then back into sweatpants when I'm done.

12. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    alrighThen replied to roxs752's topic in Relations

    This is kind of ridiculous. If it's in your scope of practice and in your job description, what's the problem? If you are refusing on the grounds that you are 'higher than her' I would still see it as subversive and insubordinate and even counterintu...

13. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee

    Strike 'a' from my sentence citing 'handfuls of grads'

14. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee

    GrnTea, Essentially, she will start with a license to learn just like everyone else when she passes her boards at the end of the program. That's what I meant. Not all new grads are the same; that is a precise and truthful distinction. Having lived a...

15. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee

    Hopkins is a brand name and they command big bucks to be part of their 'legacy.' However, I worked with many many JHU nursing grads who were unable to land a job even at the JHH or Bayview (affiliated) facilities despite it being their alma mater. Th...