Hopeful RN

Hopeful RN

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  1. Hello, I'm an RN in Texas and I'm looking into continuing nursing education courses for renewing my license. Has anyone ever taken courses through NetCE? I received a booklet in the mail a while...
  2. Non Bedside Nursing

    @MM008 so sorry to hear this! I don't think you should feel bad about feeling this way or considering leaving your ICU job. I think it's important to prioritize our mental and physical health. I...
  3. How To Prepare For Nursing Home Orientation Job

    Wow, this position sounds intense! ? Can you please keep us
  4. Working the floor after a job interview!? WOW!...

    I'm a new RN and I'm wondering... is it common for an employer to let you work the floor when interviewing?
  5. Sounds crazy right? I accepted a residency and was told that I wouldn't know the shift till I started. They said it was most likely nights, but they're not sure yet because they're still hiring people...
  6. I hate my Med surg position

    Sorry to hear that! I can only imagine how you must feel. I accepted a med-surg residency, but later declined. I hated med-surg for so many reasons during my clinicals. I was only taking the residency...
  7. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Love it! We all think differently and that's
  8. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Good for you!! ? I would do the same, my sanity is
  9. Good for you! You do whatever you feel is best for you! Just because one person is OK working 100 hours a week doesn't mean we all have to be OK with it. We all have different priorities and...
  10. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    This is a very good point! ? It's a business at the end of the
  11. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    I like the "documenting" suggestion. Thanks so much for the
  12. Unsafe loads

    So unsafe and scary! I just ended up passing a job on a med-surg unit. I honestly never saw myself in that unit, especially now with Covid. ? I fear for my mental health and patients'
  13. Unsafe loads

    Sorry to hear that! But good for you. That sounds like bad & unsafe work conditions! I really hope you find something
  14. New Grad LTAC

    tori24, Any updates? Just wondering; I'm curious about how LTACs
  15. Transition from LTACH to Ambulatory?

    I'm sorry that it's been stressful for you. I'm so glad you bring this up. I've been applying at long term acute hospitals. I'm a new nurse and I assumed the ratios would be less. On average, what's...
  16. Lvn to BSN- now do I go to the hospital?

    Well said! ? I love that and will definitely remember
  17. Congratulations! That's awesome! I applied months ago, received notification that I was eligible, but never heard from them again. ☹️ The benefits are great! Good
  18. Lvn to BSN- now do I go to the hospital?

    I'm glad you say this, because MANY people believe that we don't have a "real" nurse job if it's not in the
  19. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    Thanks for the info! I'm learning so much about residencies. So thankful for all of the info on this site from all of you who are already in the field. I would like to avoid a residency if possible,...
  20. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    I agree, but in my case, I would have to pay even if I fulfill the 2-year contract at the hospital. If I stay 1 year, 2 years, or 1 day, I have to
  21. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    Right?! It didn't matter if I stayed the whole 2 years or if I left prior, I was going to pay regardless. It sounds crazy to me to have to pay to get a job. Needless to say, I didn't accept it.
  22. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    I think I'm getting to this point too! The medical field is not what I thought it would
  23. New Grad Fired From First RN Job After 90 Days

    K. Everly, I definitely will keep you updated! Thanks again!
  24. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Good for you! I'm glad that you prioritized yourself. No job or profession is worth feeling so awful. I hope you feel better. It sounds like there are so many people feeling the same way, so know that...
  25. I don’t know what to do

    I totally agree with not being able to understand unless we're in those shoes! I'm a new nurse seeking my first job and I'm excited, but very anxious too. I've heard several nurses say that they feel...