Most easy job in Nursing?

chadash · Apr 5, 2006

Most easy nursing job?

No such thing! :coollook:

nursegadget · Apr 5, 2006

moliuchick said:
I am currently working in the OR and I used to work on the floor. After 3 months of the OR training, I am already sick of the verbal abuse from both surgeons and anethesiologists.
I am wondering what will be the best job in nursing that
1. I don't have to be on call
2. I don't have to work nights
3. I will have regular day shift hours
4. I will get Sat and Sun off
5. I don't have to take care of 7 patients and break my back
6. I don't have to stay 2 hours extra everyday to chart
7. I will feel that I have acomplish something at the end of the day
8. I will not be yelled at by some doctors or surgeons
I feel like I am in the wrong field. What should I do? Do you feel the same as I do? I am depress most of the time and I drag my feet to go to work. I want to call in sick all the time.

I work in a hospital in the pool at night. I love having the option of working whatever days or evenings I want, no weekends or holidays if I don't want, daily instant pay if I want, vacation whenever I want, and a variety of experiences. Insurance is not included, but the extra pay that I get more than pays for insurance from whatever company I want. The pay is great...$35.00/hr. not including shift diff or overtime. This is in the south. wave.gif.f76ccbc7287c56e63c3d7e6d800ab6c

RN4NICU, LPN, LVN · Apr 5, 2006

dt335263 said:
No, you don't need a BSN.
Research is a wide-open and growing field. I have worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator for 19 years. The trend when I started was to hire nurses with solid skills and experience. Now the cost of hiring an RN is almost prohibitive for an individual doctor. In New York where I live, salaries are very high. The trend is to hire Administrative Coordinators to handle the paperwork and to hire an individual with a license for the clinical assessments and tasks. Each individual doctor or research office will have slightly differing needs depending on the nature of their research. The educational degree really doesn't matter. It's all about getting the job done legally and safely and being able to afford it.
The nature of the research will also dictate the nature of the job. If you see a job advertised and they indicate that they are willing to train you, jump at the chance to get the experience. There are many, many research jobs with no weekends, no holidays, and charting is on your own terms. There is certification available for research coordinators and many who start as coordinators later change to work in private industry.
Good luck!

Interesting. Every research opening I have ever come across required a MINIMUM of a BSN, with MSN preferred. Not a problem for me, since I have my BSN and am working toward my MSN, but they also wanted prior research experience, which I had none.

I would love to come across a research position that would be willing to train me.

azerrn · Apr 5, 2006

Interesting...the best job in nursing?

Like the nurse who loves night shift and the nurse who loves working for a managed health corp in a cubicle, the best job in nursing depends on your perspective. If you are in the right job, the hours and days of the week can be worked out.

I agree with the responses which recommend that you seek some counseling. It is never appropriate for someone to yell at you. Period. I've been there and it took me time to realize how inappropriate rude behavior in a professional workplace can be.

I personally love working in the ED. I love 12 hour days because I love having 4 days off a week. Weekends are less stressful. The only people that yell at me at work are the psyche patients...at least they have an excuse.

Kelly_the_Great · Apr 5, 2006

RN4NICU said:
Interesting. Every research opening I have ever come across required a MINIMUM of a BSN, with MSN preferred. Not a problem for me, since I have my BSN and am working toward my MSN, but they also wanted prior research experience, which I had none.
I would love to come across a research position that would be willing to train me.

Hey RN4NICU,

Just a thought, :idea: since your working towards your Master's - check with the faculty @ your university and see if they're conducting any research in which they need research asst. I did this for a while for the opportunity - you know to "get my foot in the door." The pay is ridiculous, I was only making like $8.00/hr but I got some good experience & a reference out of it .

Also, I only worked parttime (very parttime) - as my school and work schedule would allow and b/c it was being conducted by the academic faculty they were very considerate of my other obligations - they were just so thankful for the help. ?

PedRadRN · Apr 5, 2006

Radiology nursing is the easiest nursing job that I have found. I have worked on the floors and then in an outpt. Pediatric office and now in Radiology and I love it!!

We sedate kids for their MRI's/ CT's and Nuc Med scans. The pt. comes & goes in about 2 hours or less then on to the next pt. We work day shift at our hospital. 8, 10 & 12 hours (7a-7p). are available. I just went to part time status to be home with my child more often. Would never give up this job. We work every 6th-7th weekend, but a few nurses volunteer more for the weekends so the others don't have to work that often. A weekend day is 730-4p. Closed on holidays. :nurse:

Turn over rate is very low to none in our Radiology dept for nurses.

kwagner_51 · Apr 5, 2006

P_RN said:
Headstart....that was one of the worst jobs I EVER had.....

Why? What happened?

Thanks!!

_____________________________________________

In His Grace,

Karen

Failure is NOT an option!!

kwagner_51 · Apr 5, 2006

moliuchick said:
Karen,
thanks for your info. What kind of degree do you need for your new job?
I only have ADN. Do I need a BSN to be a head start nurse?
Even you take a pay cut, you are actually getting more holidays and PTOs! That really can count towards your salary! It sounds like a great job. Do you have to go through some major training or classes in order to take this job? Do they need any teaching experience?
I am so ready to move on to some other RN job. The more I read about your posting, the more I want to quit. Gee, I think I might even call in sick tomorrow... How depressing.

I graduated in May 2005 with an ADN. I have held 3 positions to this point, Head Start being the 4th. My training starts Monday April 10th. I'll let you know what all is required. I can NOT wait to get of the place I am in now!! . I will be working PRN there but not until the middle of May!!

______________________________________

In His Grace,

Karen

Failure is NOT an option!!

sloveladyg · Apr 5, 2006

My very first job out of nursing school was in the OR. I was totally unprepared for the verbal abuse, especially from the OR techs, as they 'ran the OR'. I stayed in surgery for many years, but, like you I hated it and dreaded going to work.

After 25 years in nursing (and many career moves) ha!, I am working in hemodialysis and I really like it.

It is technical, structured, but with autonomy. No dealing with physicians, and the ones you do deal with are easy going and listen to the nurses. The clinic I work for is free standing. I never thought about dialysis, but I wish I had done this YEARS ago.

Good luck.

penguin2 · Apr 6, 2006

Free-standing surgery center, definitely! No weekends, holidays, call, or nights. The surgeons are much more relaxed than at the hospital, & no hospital politics. If your cases finish early you can leave, no floating to other units. After working many yrs in a hospital, my 1st yr in a surgery center is a breeze!! Good luck!

MRhodes · Apr 6, 2006

Try Infection Control --- now that current and former ICP's quit laughing - it/s a 24 hour job contained in 5 days weekends and holiday off - but in the almost 15 years in IC, I was only called in a few times. I can say doc and surgeons won't yell at you - EVERYONE will. But you do make a difference. Prevent one infection, save a person from a needlestick and your day is made. It's not just a job, it a life! Think on it. Chalanging yet rewarding.

1. I don't have to be on call

2. I don't have to work nights

3. I will have regular day shift hours

4. I will get Sat and Sun off

5. I don't have to take care of 7 patients and break my back

6. I don't have to stay 2 hours extra everyday to chart

7. I will feel that I have acomplish something at the end of the day

8. I will not be yelled at by some doctors or surgeons

I feel like I am in the wrong field. What should I do? Do you feel the same as I do? I am depress most of the time and I drag my feet to go to work. I want to call in sick all the time.

GI Jackie · Apr 6, 2006

moliuchick said:
Do you mind telling me where in Texas you work? I cannot believe the county will hire RN with ADN. Do they pay you well? How about the insurance, do they give you a lot of choices? How about the retirement plan?

I don't know which state you work in but in Oklahoma, you only need an ADN to do most staff level nursing jobs. Upper management is different but for staff level such as Public Health, Managed Care and most others that I can think of, you only need an ADN. Once you have your RN license, most places don't care whether it is an ADN or BSN, unless you are climbing the corporate ladder. If you are interested in management then yes by all means you are going to need your BSN.

I feel for you, you sound so tormented. I work in an Endo Lab with surgeons and gastroenterologists. I wouldn't trade my job for anything. The first three months I worked in there, I hated it. The surgeons and gastros didn't know me, they didn't trust me and I had to prove myself to be worthy of their presence. :lol2: I also found that in the beginning, if I backed down from them, they challenged me more often and with more intensity. When I finally learned to stand my ground when I know it's the right thing to do, they began to respect me. I have been in the Endo Lab now for 7 years and couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

You can't give up. The best thing about nursing is that it is the only job I can think of that has so many facets. You can do so many different things, keep looking until you find the one that makes you happy.