doegirl
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Considering the amount of stress, responsibility, and effort we put into our jobs, we aren't compensated for squat. Not to mention work schedules that are in near constant conflict with family and private life. I've always contended that money should be a factor and not the sole determinator of one's career choice. However, it is also crystal clear that institutions have no incentive to improve pay/benefits if they literally have hundreds of desperate applicants beating down their door to get in.
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My husband and I are wanting to go back to Maine. Right now we are in my home state of Ohio. He is originally from Garland. I am an RN with one year psychiatric and 2 yrs med-surg. I prefer psychiatric. How is the job market for psych RN's in Maine? Certain facilities I should be looking at? His preference is to live be more above the "Volvo Line" but that might not be a possibility. Also, how "hardcore" are the hospitals and facilities are about having you BSN? I have my ADN and don't see myself ever in a supervisory position. Thanks :)
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You have to be able to talk to with people. I know, I share your pain. I've been a nurse for 7 years and I still have to make a conscious effort to make "small talk". I'm an introvert so being chatty is not one of my strong points. Just remember, as a nurse, you are sort of a salesman. You're selling trust. You need to prove to the patient that you are worthy of putting their well being in to your hands. Right or wrong, first impressions are everything. So the questions remains, are you willing to make changes? Ask the questions needed to be asked regardless of your feelings about them and collect the data that's part of your job. Making people feel comfortable around you that also happens to be your responsibility. If the answer is no, then please, you have a different calling other than the nursing field.
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I wish I have some words of encouragement, but unfortunately I don't. This whole "nursing shortage" phenomena has been played to the max by colleges and universities. Many individuals have gone thousands into debt only to find themselves unemployed indefinitely. It's a scam, and the educational institutions are making money hand over fist. Look at this link. In 2009, the state of New York had 12,500 graduates of nursing programs. There were about 5300 open RN positions for the year in the state. For the lucky few that landed a job, count your blessings. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/minnecon/archive/2010/06/nursing-supply-and-demand-out-of-whack.shtml
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I would not advertise, but not lie either should the issue arise. Such issue could be a drug screen, for instance. It is of no concern to BON or coworkers what you have been legally prescribed by a doctor for a very real problem. As long as your judgement isn't impaired and you're a safe nurse, who cares.
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Depends on what you are looking for. Is it city night life, good schools, or quiet suburbs? And how much are you willing to spend on rent/real estate. Some neighborhoods to look into-Upper Arlington, Grandview, University Village, Victorian Village (not the most kid friendly, however) if you like being in town. If it's an outlying suburb, Dublin is very nice and also very expensive. Gahanna, Westerville, Canal Winchester are also very nice as well. Hilliard on the west side is a bit more affordable. East Columbus (of route 23 aka High Street) is sketchy. Really would focus on anything outside the 270 outterbelt on the east side. South side is heavily industrialized and Franklin is a rough part of town. I lived in Columbus for 15 years. I'll probably be going back. Shoot me a PM if you any questions.
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All the major medical centers in Columbus are north of I-70. With your experience, I would also check out the Ross Heart Hospital, which is part of the Ohio State Medical Center.