StillSearchingRN

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  1. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    StillSearchingRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    The ironic thing is, I've worked so much required OT that I'm already at the amount of hours I'd need for FMLA, just not the months!

  2. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    StillSearchingRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another 5 months until I'd qualify. That is definitely my plan! ? I agree. It's just so hard, when in a job search, to evaluate the benefits (flexibility, attendance, other benefits) without...

  3. Burned Out or Just The Way It Is?

    StillSearchingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the nursing field for 4.5 years now, though I find it hard to believe I've made it that long at times. With every nursing job I've had so far, I seem to come across this brick wall that I...

  4. Burned Out or Just The Way It Is?

    StillSearchingRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your understanding! The suggestions have been great, too, but it's the camaraderie and understanding that really reached home and touched

  5. Burned Out or Just The Way It Is?

    StillSearchingRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the helpful suggestions. I'm definitely leaning toward using the insurance's case managers as a helpful tool! Unfortunately, we're in a very rural, socioeconomically-depressed area if...

  6. Burned Out or Just The Way It Is?

    StillSearchingRN replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I just struggle with the feeling of futility at times and then also feeling like a heel for, essentially, mentally triaging complicated patients. For example, being tasked with trying to help...