TinyDancer01

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

I have been a school nurse for many years. I worked for one year in OB and loved my job but I ran into a lady my mom knew and she offered me a school nurse job and they convinced me to apply for better hours. I got the job and immediately knew I didn...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

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

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...

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 ...

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.

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!!

Thanks for the update! So glad you’re still hanging in there! It gives me hope! I have an interview soon to jump back into the hospital as well so we will see how that goes!

Thanks for your encouragement! I applied again at a few different places and was called for an interview! What are some things I can ask about or look for on the unit that would indicate it's a good place to work? Any advice is appreciated!!

A hospital I used to work at would send emergency services to come and get you if you couldn't get there and they needed you bad enough or force you to stay at work after your shift if you were working and sleep there until roads were passable again....

How are things going for you?

I once applied and was hired for a part time position. I was made to work full time more often then not and the full timers had to work overtime. So no I would not. Also I could see the manager getting irritated you’re wasting their time if you aren’...

This is an old thread but I found it interesting! I took a hiatus from working for 10 yrs to stay home with my babies. I swore I was done with nursing. I tried to “find myself” and looked into every career imaginable and what it would entail. I was e...

I would've filed a grievance. That's ridiculous! Schools want nurses and then don't want to listen to them. I think to some principals it looks like they couldn't keep things under control in their school or keep a child from getting hurt, etc if an ...

I have worked in oncology for a year and as a school nurse for many years. I felt much more fulfilled working with the cancer patients-I'm not going to lie! I also have had three schools at once for a couple years, then two schools sometimes and now ...

What is the longest time you have stayed in one position, where was it, and how long are you planning to stay in the position you are in now? I have been a school nurse for 16 years! I'm debating on changing it up. I love the schedule more than the ...