shinyhappy1

shinyhappy1 BSN

Home dialysis training coordinator RN

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  1. I want to quit....Or find something new

    shinyhappy1 replied to jdb_25's topic in General Nursing

    I think that changing positions could work for you. I agree that patients with different circumstances treat their nurses differently. I am currently in home dialysis. I love it. I have days when I'm...

  2. At age 45, would you start an RN program? Honest advice please

    shinyhappy1 replied to Possible Career Changer's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated nursing school at 40 with way too much student debt and I have no retirement savings, but I still don’t regret it. For the first time in my life, I don’t feel like my soul dies a...

  3. United States University

    shinyhappy1 replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am also attending this program. I like it so far. I agree that it is very doable, so far, but I am still in my first year. I am nervous about what advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology...

  4. Tell me about your week in Acute dialysis.

    shinyhappy1 replied to Sabab20's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Also, I always take my break between patients. We're required to. If we don't, we have to file a "justification" for why it wasn't

  5. Tell me about your week in Acute dialysis.

    shinyhappy1 replied to Sabab20's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Maybe it's my area, but my experience hasn't been as bad as the others. Yes, I've had one 21 hour shift and several very long shifts, but that is because there are sometimes delays, which can often be...

  6. Which tablets are you using for Kinnser?

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Thank you :-) I decided to go with the iPad 12 inch since my cell phone company gave me a deal on it and let me try it for 2 weeks before I made a commitment. I've found that it works pretty well....

  7. Which tablets are you using for Kinnser?

    shinyhappy1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm thinking about buying my own tablet, because the agency-provided one is, IMHO, too small (8 in) to use for quick in-home charting. I tried to buy an affordable laptop that I thought would work,...

  8. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Maybe I just need to find a better company to work for? If anyone has any connections in the Las Vegas area, feel free to hit me

  9. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been working in home health since February and we are paid per visit. First of all, I feel like I have a very small caseload- sometimes, only 2 people a day. My supervisor says that's normal...

  10. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    That sounds really reasonable to me, but how is one to know the pay structure before you accept the job when it's recommended that you don't ask about pay until you've accepted the job. By then,...

  11. Can new grads get jobs in public health?

    shinyhappy1 replied to nami16's topic in Public, Community Health

    I am in Las Vegas and, here, you can go straight into psych public health. I was in the same boat as you are and knew I wanted to do PHN, but decided not to go into psych because I found it...

  12. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    inthecosmos: I've heard some people say PPV is better, because of the almost unlimited potential, and I've heard others say that salary is better. It seems to depend on how busy your agency is and...

  13. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Thank you! It's helpful to know that others are going through this as well. I applied for a job as an infusion nurse part time (so there's not conflict of interest). I figure I can do both to see...

  14. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Supposedly, I am full time and I do get benefits, but that doesn't seem to mean I will make decent

  15. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    You are absolutely right that I lose nothing by not working. If I were independently wealthy, my situation would be ideal! í ½í¸‚ Infortuneatly, at this rate, I cant afford to live so I NEED to...

  16. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for replying! I hope I don't sound stupid with this question, but what is extended care home health? A google search didn't answer that question. Also, how would I find a job in that? I...

  17. New to Home Health- Making no money!

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Home Health

    Should I consider taking a second part-time HH position to get more patients? Has anyone tried

  18. How do you choose your first job?

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for your advice! Do you recommend staying away from HH only because of the responsibility or do you also feel that my learning would be limited? Concerning psych, I'm not opposed to staying...

  19. How do you choose your first job?

    shinyhappy1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've just graduated with my BSN, and have been lucky to have gotten some job offers. My goal has been ICU or L&D, as I know other nurses that started in those specialties, or to start in med/...

  20. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    shinyhappy1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely be willing to go. Unfortunately, the relocation and hiring bonuses are only offered for nurses with experience (I think the website said 2 years, but don't quote me on that) and I...

  21. How do you choose your first job?

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for that suggestion, Crush. I actually have considered that. I've seriously considered working psych and home health at the same time, because I think those would both prove to be useful...

  22. How do you choose your first job?

    shinyhappy1 replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied for both of them in this area. I know 2 people from my class that were hired, but both have local connections to the hospital. I do not have many local connections because I moved here...

  23. Getting a job with an ADN?

    shinyhappy1 replied to JRMfutureRN's topic in General Students

    I have friends in the Phoenix area and there does not seem to be an issue gaining employment with an ADN. As Sour Lemon stated, "the lack of experience is a much bigger hurdle." But, in my humble...

  24. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    shinyhappy1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    klone, I am also new to this forum and cannot private message you to find out about the opportunities you have available; however, I am very interested. If you could also PM me concerning your...