Midlife452

Midlife452

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  1. Do I have a compact license? I can't figure this out...

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! I understand

  2. Do I have a compact license? I can't figure this out...

    Midlife452 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My brain is tired and I must be an idiot 'cause I can't figure this out! I live in Pennsylvania. I took my NCLEX in West Virginia. My license is on the West Virginia nursing board. DO I...

  3. I've posted here before and gotten fantastic advice

    Midlife452 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've posted before, usually with questions related to my husband's recent passing. So, I'm back with another question. I think it's time. Time for me to get back to work. I'm trying to...

  4. I've posted here before and gotten fantastic advice

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I think so. I would definitely want to go that

  5. I've posted here before and gotten fantastic advice

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not sure. The job descriptions don’t mention minimum experience. I think they are really hard up for nurses now so maybe there is some flexibility. I’ve got a friend who started...

  6. I've posted here before and gotten fantastic advice

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of work for about 3 months. I know my lack of experience is working against me, but I've got a pretty good connection at the hospital I want to work at (I did my school...

  7. Trying to get ready for the NCLEX while grieving my husband

    Midlife452 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The advice you guys gave me was pretty wonderful the last time I posted. So, I'm hoping to get some good feedback, again. I graduated in December. A lot has happened since then, including...

  8. Trying to get ready for the NCLEX while grieving my husband

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your words. This is exactly something he would say to

  9. Trying to get ready for the NCLEX while grieving my husband

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, so much, for your words. Part of me just wants to take the test and see what happens. I'm trying so hard to get myself ready to prepare for it. I just don't want to let my husband down....

  10. Trying to get ready for the NCLEX while grieving my husband

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    These are good suggestions. Thank you so much. Actually, the UWorld program and app are exactly like that interactive quizzing you were talking about. It's really an excellent way to learn. And,...

  11. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    This might be a good idea. I'm not on good speaking terms with God right now so I don't want to belong to a church, but I think you're right that they would have some good

  12. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The title pretty much sums up my situation. My husband died suddenly 5 weeks ago. We have no children. I need to go back to work in order to pay bills. I am a recent nurse graduate. I...

  13. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your advice. I started casually applying for some vaccine positions. I cannot imagine how difficult it has been for you with four children. I can barely manage myself in my...

  14. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I'd actually never thought about Dermatology. A friend of mine is doing her orientation at a clinic and she loves

  15. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, so much, for your advice. Solid advice, indeed. It's been about a week or so when I initially posted this and, right now, I'm doing a little bit better. I've accomplished a lot of...

  16. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely going to check this out. Low stress and will keep me in the healthcare loop. Thanks for the

  17. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your kinds words. Ironically, there are myriad new challenges in grief that I never knew existed. I feel like I'm conquering them,

  18. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. My "widow's fog" is definitely one of the main things that had me questioning my return to my critical care position. I submitted my resignation and feel a tremendous sense of relief....

  19. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Would I qualify to be one? Sounds

  20. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Yes, that is exactly what I am doing. I'm studying right this second for the NCLEX (UWorld all the way)! We didn't have kids, but I'm okay in the income department. Thank you....

  21. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your thoughtful reply Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It sounds like you may be acquainted with the path of grief, too. I'm only 6 weeks out and his was a traumatic...

  22. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't have any family where we live. His family is about 500 miles away. My family is about 600. I've started seeing a grief counselor. My...

  23. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Midlife452 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your reply. These are very good suggestions. I've actually been doing a lot of research on outpatient dialysis nursing. I have over 3 years of home hemodialysis...