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Hey Nurses! I'm conducting some research on PTO accrual times across the US. I would love to hear what yours is, especially if you are in Home Health in one of the following states - Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Texes, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. I can start first! I work for a home health company in Oregon and accrue 0.01923/hour during the first four years. It caps at 110 PTO hours. Looking forward to your responses! Thanks.

Hello! I am in a similar position. I am less than 2 months in at the hospital and I plan on quitting tomorrow. I am unhappy with what I am doing and feel that something is better out there for me, perhaps in the community. I personally think this is a great time to follow your heart. THEY NEED NURSES! & something that makes me feel better is telling myself that I am only at the beginning of a long career - it is too early to feel like this, so I say go for it! ❤️It's scary, trust me... I get it, but you will find something else and I am sure it will be better and if the ED isn't it, you will find something else again. You have to take a chance on yourself sometimes and believe you can do it. In school we talk about self-care, finding what makes you happy, but I have seen very little of this out in the actual field... so be your own advocate! I am rambling on now, LOL. Best of luck to you.

Hello, Long story short, I was hired as a resident for night shifts. They started me on days and I loved it. However, once I switched to nights I felt horrible and my mental health became at an all time low. My body literally said no. I messaged my manger yesterday pretty much saying I can't do it anymore and was hoping there were some day shifts open. I have never heard of an RN doing this before and was wondering if anyone had some good luck out there? My manager has been active today on my email, but nothing directly sent to me following up about my problem/request. This is making me nervous. I really want to work for this hospital, but if I can't switch to days I will need to quit for my overall health. I am just starting my career and night shifts had made me hate what I do. Any advice or similar stories would be appreciative. Unsure what I will do if this doesn't work out. Thanks!

I just received an email to schedule an interview too. I am wondering if they will specify for what floor. Does anyone know how that works? Very exciting.

Hello MommaHOSS, I just finished my first term, it went very well. The teachers are extremely nice and helpful. I am a little worried about future terms because I have heard the same, but I think if you are dedicated you'll be fine. It's a lot of work and you should plan to study your butt off. This isn't a walk in the park, you are going to be a nurse. On the plus side of things, all of my teachers have been awesome! Literally, my favorite teachers out of my whole college experience thus far. You also make really good friends and aren't going through the program alone, which helps tremendously. You guys can all complain together. ? If you have any other questions, let me know! Kay

I had all A's! I think there is a little room for a B or two though. All the information is on their website. I think if you plan to have 35 or more points you should be good/guaranteed a spot. Good luck to you.

Yeah, that's what I expected to get first - the requirement evaluation. Good to know! Thank you for all this information. Really hoping I get in. Would love to start as soon as possible instead of taking another term off. I have one last important question for you... do you know what your schedule is going to look like at all? like how many days you'll be on the campus/hours of classes, clinical days/hours, etc. I could really use this information because if I get in I might move to Vancouver if it is too much driving at bad times. Thanks! ?

Hello! Congratulations getting in!!! I hope to be where you are in a couple of months. I have applied to the winter term and I have 37 points. My GPA is a 4.0 and I am also not a clark student or veteran. Love to hear that you are similar to me and got in! ? I hope more people post in this thread. Would love to hear how your first term went. How long did it take for letters to be mailed? I heard 8-10 weeks after the application deadline, is that right? Anyways, so happy for you. I bet you are ecstatic!!! K

Hey everyone! I have been a caregiver/CNA for about 8 years. I decided to make the jump to nursing a few years ago and just started applying to nursing schools this month. After taking a break from CNA work for almost a year because of school, I have come to the realization I don't enjoy it as much as I used to. Currently I am working for an agency and am moved around between facilities. I don't mind all the dirty work and I enjoy the patients. The problem I am having is that I am always so damn busy. Call light after call light after call light. There is no time to genuinely take with the patients. Also I feel like I work with so many bad CNA's and that doesn't help. Yes, it might be because I am agency, but they pay a lot more - in general, I feel like CNA's are under paid and at least this makes it more worth it. Let me know what all of you guys think! Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Do you think I am just burnt out? Do you hate CNA work, but love being an RN? I know there are so many possibilities with nursing and that makes me very excited, but would like to hear everyone's opinion. Thanks! K

Hello roseygibbs4, I will be applying to PCC in 2019 along with many other schools. I calculated my points (if the application is some-what the same) and will also have 59/70 points. I'm trying to plan ahead and am very curious about your application. If you can keep me updated, I would really appreciate it! Best of luck to you. :) -Kay