that's definitely a situation that would make someone question their career choice. I've experienced something like this before and it drove me crazy. I eventually found something else, a non-bedside...
I can definitely relate. Bedside nursing is tough. There are good days and bad days. Unfortunately the bad days outweighed the good days and I eventually left bedside nursing. There are remote job...
JerDJ replied to PizzaNurse2023's topic in Nursing Career
I worked nights for a couple of years and I would say that it could definitely take a toll on your body and family life. It's hard when everyone is asleep and you're wide awake or vice versa. It's an...
I used to work LTC then moved to med Surg/ tele, L&D. I went back to LTC not too long ago as an RN MDS coordinator. It's a non-bedside position. I think there there are other opportunities/options...
JerDJ replied to AlpacaTraveLlamaDNP's topic in Nursing Humor
Sometimes it's hard not to think about what I could have done instead of nursing. I've been a nurse for 10 years and I feel like maybe I should have picked something else. I didn't enjoy bedside as...
Hi, I'm in my last class for the MSN health informatics program at GCU and I'm need of a preceptor. It would be an informatics nurse with an MSN degree. Can anybody please help me or help me connect...
I have also worked with nurses like this. I've met LPNs who are have so much experience and knowledge you would think they're RNs. But some of these LPNs never really rubbed it in my face. Sometimes I...
I think you wouldn't be the only one that has had a medication error. You recognized the error and reported it. I think it would have been different if you knew about it but didn't report
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Hi. I'm also a MSN informatics student. I wanted to ask if you know anyone else who can be a preceptor or if you would be able to help? I'm sorry for some reason I can't send private...
Years ago when I worked in SNF, whenever I did rounds with the physicians I made sure that I had the charts ready, any issues/concers, labs reviewed to show or discuss with physicians. It's very easy...
Finding a job that you enjoy is the key. I worked bedside nursing for a while but I knew it wasn't for me. I found a non-bedside position and have stuck with it for a few years. I've been working as...
Hi, I'm in my last class for the MSN health informatics program at GCU and I'm need of a Informatics Nurse with a Master's degree as a preceptor. Can anybody please help me or help me connect with...