LaZarca

Me too

Alright, I called them. They said they had divided applicants into groups and those of us who did not get a response yet will find out either today or tomorrow.

Did anyone not get an email at all, even though they said that all applicants would get it?

Could you get in trouble for this? Potentially, depending on other things you may have posted, but I'm doubtful. That said, based on the information you've shared, I'm going to be a bit blunt. Engaging in arguments online with people acting irrational is never a winning battle. Just keep on scrolling. Be extremely careful with announcing your profession because it will often put a target on your back. And please, be very careful with the comments you make and the things you share, because a lot of nurses have been fired and/or disciplined for sharing things in bad taste. Even if you're not violating HIPAA or doing anything illegal, the comments you make leave an impression of you, your workplace, and your whole profession, which is why seemingly harmless comments/posts can have bigger consequences. As I said, I'm doubtful the BON will discipline you, but they will probably reiterate the things I just said. I don't mean to sound harsh, just please protect yourself ❤️ people being wild online are not worth your safety, your job, or your license.

I had something like that happen a few years ago. I applied and interviewed for a full time position in the ER. It went well but when they called to offer me a position, they offered me a part time position. They said they would talk to their leadership to give me the hours but I would not be considered full time. I replied in no uncertain terms that part-time wasn't doable, I needed full time and everything that came with it. They couldn't offer me what I applied for, so I declined. Good on you for sticking to your plans.

What I can't understand is why she wants to continue this. If I lost my license and faced consequences like her, I would want to fade out of publicity, start fresh, and just lie low the rest of my life. This is just perpetuating what she did. I can only imagine the disgust the patient's family would feel if they knew she was doing this. It seems very insensitive and it doesn't paint her in a good light.

I've been in this for almost 4 years and I thought I had found my calling but then it didn't turn out to be so. For now, I've abandoned the prospect of a "dream job" and just decided to explore and see what makes me happy. I love my current job and it's not at all where I expected to be. Is it my end all? I don't know, but I'm discovering possibilities I never knew existed. Find something that you can tolerate and let yourself grow there as you figure out the things you like and things you dislike. Then move more in whatever direction fits those preferences.

The new show Nurses was pretty inaccurate. I was so disappointed. Have you seen Chicago Med though? I love how they portray the nurses. I would love to see a show about a float pool nurse. Let the public see what med-surg is really like and why we have been going on strike. Plus the nurse would float through different specialties within med-surg, so that would give some variety and creativity to the show.

It might look greener, but it could be hiding some nasty spiders. I signed on for a 10k bonus and learned very quickly why it was so high. I left that job after a few months and had to pay it back. I felt horrible leaving because I really wanted to make it work, but the conditions were so rough.

TW: I almost became one of those nurses. My PTSD, depression, and insomnia were so out of control after all this time of horrible work environments and struggles in my personal life. I was going to end it after my shift, but someone confronted me. I quit that job and had to start somewhere new. I breached a contract and I have to pay back a bonus but my family and doctors convinced me that my life was worth more than $2,500. The issues causing this should have been addressed decades ago. Witnessing horrible things and making tough decisions come with the profession, but no one warned us how much the system would screw us over. Stretching us unreasonably thin, putting profit over people (I've worked for non profits too, they're just as bad), not protecting us, and not letting us actually do what we came to do, which is to help people. I have a lot of suggestions to help with the issues but they were never heeded.

I am hating it. I'm so sick of the way we are treated and the ridiculous workloads. When you include my time as a CNA, I've done this kind of work for about 7 years.

I haven't thought much about float pool. Outpatient is what I want to get into but it's really competitive right now.

My story is a bit pessimistic so I hope this doesn't discourage you. My original dream was to be an ICU nurse and go onto CRNA. I love Chemistry, I loved the intense stuff, and I had a great experience with those clinicals. I've been an RN for 2.5 years now and I've never gotten a chance at ICU. I wound up doing med-surg. After working through the pandemic, the ICU is the last place I want to go. Since the pandemic has thrown everything out of whack, I can't get a job anywhere except med-surg because that's where my experience is. So my goal is to keep learning about what's out there. Nursing is a very flexible license.

I was 11 years old when I figured out I wanted to be a nurse. I had a strong mentor throughout my journey, so I always had someone to coach me through it. I got my CNA in high school, got my ADN in 2018 and my BSN in 2020. I tried other healthcare majors and decided they weren't right for me. Everyone knew me for my fiery passion for nursing. Now, I've been an RN for 2.5 years and I'm miserable. I did bedside care my entire CNA career (about 5 years) and I've been doing acute care for my whole RN experience (neuro-rehab, med-surg, and now IMCU). Try as I may, I can't seem to get away from the bedside. But honestly, every time I entertain a thought of something to change to, I can't feel the excitement for long. After speaking with a professional, I've been given suggestions for what I could do but none of them seem to hold my interest for long and they all want someone with years of experience that I don't have. Meanwhile, I'm getting spammed by recruiters for med-surg positions, but that's what I'm trying to get away from. I also have a young baby, so travel nursing isn't an option. Any advice? I don't know what to do, and it's really weighing on me.

I used to dream of ICU nursing. Never got an opportunity. After working through the pandemic, I don't feel so enticed anymore. I also have a family now and I don't have the energy to keep doing crazy schedules. After 4 years as a bedside CNA and 2.5 as a bedside nurse (most of my time doing night shifts) I'm too tired. I can't seem to get away from the bedside though because everywhere wants department-specific experience. I don't know exactly what I want to do, but this ain't it.