NurseEcho

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  1. 30 Day notice for resignation??

    NurseEcho replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    NurseEcho replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  3. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    NurseEcho replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

  4. Nursing with a Southern Accent

    NurseEcho replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    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."...

  5. Giving baths on CCU

    NurseEcho posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...

  6. Just quit my first nursing job.

    NurseEcho replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    NurseEcho replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. Mourning my job, need a hug

    NurseEcho posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. I need your help with recruting ideas.

    NurseEcho replied to HarryPotter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  10. MedSurg or specialty??

    NurseEcho replied to UtahNurse's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  11. Change of job status -- need advise

    NurseEcho replied to NurseEcho's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  12. Change of job status -- need advise

    NurseEcho posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working full-time night shift, which is three 12-hour shifts on my unit, with every third weekend and call every 5th. Turnover has been very high, and there are numerous positions...

  13. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    NurseEcho replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  14. where are the nursing shortages?

    NurseEcho replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    "The Carolinas" is an awfully big region and I can't speak for it all. But in the part of NC where I work ...

  15. New GN in CCU

    NurseEcho replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...

  16. Has anyone had successful spinal surgery?

    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...

  17. RN Scrubs

    NurseEcho replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, the departments all have designated colors (ER wears black, observation purple, telemetry teal, mother-baby pink (men can wear blue), ICU navy, CCU red, etc.) Some have approved prints...

  18. Change of job status -- need advise

    NurseEcho replied to NurseEcho's topic in General Nursing

    No, days is not an option right now. The wait to get a day position on this unit averages over a year. I would be looking to switch to 2 12-hour nights per week. Actually, I got a nastygram in my...

  19. New to CCU, quick question

    NurseEcho replied to TiaNicole's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    TiaNicole, I started out as essentially a new grad in CCU in November 2005. The first couple of months were completely overwhelming. The best thing for me, I think, was coming off orientation. I...

  20. Atheist or Agnostic?

    NurseEcho replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can understand the OP's concern. She doesn't say which part of the country she's in, but I know that in the Southeastern US (aka "Bible belt) it can be a frequent source of pressure, both...

  21. So, I had a bad day......

    NurseEcho replied to CardioTrans's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    More {{{hugs}}} to you, and thank you for sharing your story. It is such a helpless feeling to go through a nightmare shift like that, then come home and really have no one to vent to. I'm sure your...

  22. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    NurseEcho replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in about the same place. If the conditions were ideal in terms of staffing and adequate orientation, I could see myself staying at the bedside for many years. In my heart I love being a nurse. But...

  23. what are the happiest and saddest things you've seen?

    NurseEcho replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

  24. CCU nurses

    NurseEcho replied to MQ Edna's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've just not seen this happen at all. We do get a lot of float help, both from tele nurses and ICU nurses picking up extra shifts. We are always short-staffed and are happy to have the extra help....

  25. Need some support

    NurseEcho replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am very glad to hear that! Congratulations for taking control of this situation and doing what you needed to do. I wish you all the best in your next job endeavor -- and please, do something nice...