CCC_nursing BSN

CCC_nursing has 8 years experience as a BSN and specializes in cardiac/neuro step-down unit.

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1. The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

   CCC_nursing replied to CCC_nursing's topic in General Nursing

   I like the idea of not having to worry about missing important events. I'm always scared about what days I am and am not working. Also, the unfairness of the schedule, some people work more weekends than others. I hate not knowing my schedule. We "se...

2. The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

   CCC_nursing replied to CCC_nursing's topic in General Nursing

   I'm definitely leaning towards the 5 day a week job. It seems like a cool job to try, as I'm literally just trying to get away from working directly with patients. I've done it for 8 years now and it just keeps getting worse with people not taking ca...

3. The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

   CCC_nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a medsurg/step-down nurse on a cardiac/neuro unit. I work 3 12s, with everyother weekend and holidays. Married, no kids, 36 years old, avid fitness enthusiasts (when I have the energy) I am contemplating an 8 hrs 5 day a week workweek as an infec...

4. Med-surg to PACU

   CCC_nursing posted a topic in PACU

   Last day of med-surg!!!!! I will starting at the PACU Monday and am really excited! I'm a relatively new nurse, about 10 months in, and med-surg was my first job. Since the news that I've gotten the PACU job some co-workers are positive and happy fo...

5. Hospital Volunteering While in Nursing School

   CCC_nursing posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi All! I'm in my first year semester at nursing school and currently do not work. Most of my time is dedicated to school work and family, but wish a could find a job in the healthcare field to get some experience. Unfortunately, right about now it i...

6. What type of nurse are you?

   CCC_nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nursing student and unlike a lot of other students I am not sure what type of nursing I want to potentially get into. Could I get some perspective on the type of nurses some of you are and your experience being that type of nurse? Thanks!