On the other hand, if they kick you out the next day, you are eligible for unemployment benefits, at least in the state where I live. It never ceases to amaze me that we, as professionals, are...
Wow, Agent99, I could have written your post a little under a year ago. I was in a similarly toxic job, was sick all the time, and went per diem to give myself a breather and figure things out. Bless...
I'm coming from the opposite perspective -- Yankee born and raised, now living in the South where my accent (not to mention my unusual ethnic last name) instantly pegs me as "not from around here."...
As one who also just quit my job (albeit under well-deserved duress from my MD), I urge you to take some time; step back and plan your next step. If you are still living with your parents you at...
I don't just come out and announce it unsolicited, but I will work it into the conversation. it usually becomes pretty clear that I have some sort of professional background because of the...
Well, the inevitable finally happened today -- I had to give up my job. I have been working on CCU for 6 months and was really enjoying it -- I just love cardiology, and there's always so much to...
Salary and benefits aside, the first thing I'd want to know is the nurse-patient staffing ratio. Also, how many (if any) agency/temp nurses does the unit use and how much turnover is there? No amount...
When I graduated, you needed several years of experience and a battering ram to get into Labor and Delivery. If you have been offered a job, and this is what you really want to do, go for it! As a...
I have been working on CCU (nights, 7P - 7A) and generally like it a lot. But I am curious as to how other CCU's handle baths. There is a lot of pressure on my unit to get most or all baths done on...
Well, I'm happy to say it all worked out. I set up the meeting and my manager seemed pleased that I took the initiative to address my recent excessive absences. She was open to letting me reduce my...
I agree. I have 5 pairs of Crocs in different colors. They are the best work shoes I've ever had, as well as the best gardening shoes and walking shoes. And when they get nasty, I just throw them...
I've been in CCU for 5 months now and really love the job. I was not a brand-new grad but pretty close -- only a few months of experience on a tele unit. If they are used to having new grads and...
NurseEcho replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing
Lori, my DH had a lumbar laminectomy 3 years ago at age 41, and it was a success. His pain was better immediately after waking up, although it is a long recovery and the rehab takes a lot of...