TinyDancer01

TinyDancer01 has 15 years experience.

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1. Kids and working 8-5pm

   TinyDancer01 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Ambulatory

   Your best bet would be some type of remote job or 12 hr position. (School nurses don't get paid well otherwise I'd suggest that.) I don't know of many office jobs where you get out by 2-3pm unless you could find a part time or flexible hour job. I'm ...

2. Return to bedside part time - or not?

   TinyDancer01 replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

   Yes and no. I did apply to several OB jobs and had a few interviews before I was finally offered one. I did have about one year of OB experience 30 yrs ago which did help me get on OB just because so many people train and decide it's not for them so ...

3. Are all the beads worth it?

   TinyDancer01 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm talking about the dilation beads and belly beads (for lactation). I've seen a few nurses wear them but I'm not sure if they are something anyone truly uses/finds helpful or they just look pretty. They are around $10 each on Etsy. I'm just wonderi...

4. Back on med/surg after 15 years

   TinyDancer01 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

   So I ended up trying again and returning to bedside at a different hospital on OB . It's been over 10 yrs since I was last in acute care on med surg then. I'm in my 50's now but I'm loving it. I feel less tired working 3 12's then I did 5 8's!! Ther...

5. Return to bedside part time - or not?

   TinyDancer01 replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

   I just left a school nurse job that was 20 min away and super easy schedule with summers off and all holidays and snow days ets. I finally landed in a nice small school with a nice staff but in my soul I was miserable. I loved the kids, the fun celeb...

6. Too old for OB?

   TinyDancer01 replied to TinyDancer01's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I did not experience age bias as several of the nurses working there were older and they were all very supportive of each other in general. I ended up returning to school nursing. The job itself was fine and I enjoyed learning new things but the hou...

7. Job change? Love where I'm at, but don't like the field I'm in

   TinyDancer01 replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I agree you need to do what makes YOU happy! It’s always hard saying goodbye to a great group of people but the chances of all of them staying in the same place for years is also unrealistic. If you’re feeling unsettled then it’s ok to move, they may...

8. Full time vs Part time benefits

   TinyDancer01 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I’m debating on whether a full time or part time hospital job would be best. Aside from the money obviously, what are the perks (if any) of full time vs part time? I know a lot depends on the hospital and unit but I’m just wanting to get an idea. Fo...

9. Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

   TinyDancer01 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my gosh I can 100% relate to this and most of what you said. Everyone thinks school nursing is the be all end all but they have no idea unless they end up at a school with a wonderful supportive staff or really enjoy the social work aspect of it. ...

10. Cosmetologist to RN

    TinyDancer01 replied to madstaples's topic in Career Support

    You are not crazy. Follow your dreams. Lots of people will tell you not to because it's going to be harder but you'll probably feel a greater reward than what you do now. It will be a harder job. If you mess up someone's hair color they will not die....

11. Back on med/surg after 15 years

    TinyDancer01 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea! Thanks so much! I see that it does make a bigger difference than I expected.

12. Back on med/surg after 15 years

    TinyDancer01 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

    For everyone wondering, I was offered a position but turned it down. I'm now wondering if the extra money is worth changing retirement plans for now. I don't have much in the deferred comp plan I have but if i stay I'll have a small pension (like $15...

13. Why don't parents

    TinyDancer01 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    This happens on a regular basis here (three times this week in fact) and it's so darn frustrating! Esp the ones that walk in the school with a fever right off the bat. We also send an officer to the house as a last resort but even then sometimes the ...

14. Pre-employment health exam asking for my last menstrual period date

    TinyDancer01 replied to Noodle28's topic in General Nursing

    Just be vague and say I'm very irregular and it's due to start any day so just put something down for last month because I just can't remember exactly...that should appease them.

15. Too old for OB?

    TinyDancer01 replied to TinyDancer01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a great interview and was offered the job! I start in 2 weeks! I’m so excited! Thanks for encouraging me not to give up!!