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The US health insurance environment is... messy. For most, insurance is provided through the employer at a cost deducted from the paycheck. Adding others to the insurance increases the cost. Then there are the deductibles and co-pays. Nothing health insurance wise in the US is "we don't have to pay". Many insurers will also decline to cover a spouse if they have access to health care through their own employer. For example, let's look at me and a co-worker. My employer offers three tiers of insurance: a high deductible that really only covers catastrophic events; everything else is out of pocket a mid-tier plan with a $2000 single/$6000 family out of pocket deductible that covers 90% of in-network costs a high-tier plan with a $2000 single/$6000 family out of pocket deductible that covers 100% of in-network costs plus ambulance transport I am single, no kids. I chose the mid-tier plan and pay $54 every two weeks. I still have to pay for care until I meet that $2000 deductible, and any co-pays require me to pay whether or not I've met the deductible. My co-worker is married with three children. Because the spouse's employer offers health insurance, she is not allowed to have him under her coverage. However, they could choose hers or his to cover the children. They chose hers, and she pays $400ish per pay for the mid-tier plan with a $6000 out of pocket deductible. She recently suffered an injury, and let's just say it has been a very expensive out of pocket experience. Oh, and that doesn't even include vision and dental care - they're separate (and at additional cost!) insurances.

A dislike of 3rd shift is not a reason to take on more debt, and sometimes it's not even a reason to take on a new nursing specialty at the same level. I have been an OR nurse for over 20 years, with the last 11 of those as an educator. I have seen people come to the OR because our positions are about 85% day shift purely because they want day shift. They are not interested in the actual OR nurse role. They end up miserable and realize that 3rd shift job wasn't so bad after all. I have watched many a nurse come from another area, try out the OR, and go back to the warts of the other area. Please don't just look at the schedule when seeking a career change. It should be something that interests you. Perhaps that means leaving your current employer and trying somewhere else. If you're at a large academic center, maybe a smaller community hospital can offer a better option. If you're in an inpatient setting, is there a similar outpatient setting to look into?

Afternoon Joe! Just one hair getting cut, eh? Sorry, the dad jokes are strong around here and I just couldn't help myself. Dianah, I know (and unfortunately feel) that sound well. Rough day (week?) at work dealing with some interpersonal issues between some staff members that have me stressed out too. Very much looking forward to book club this weekend for some much needed down time - now to see if I finish reading the book by then! It's my turn to be the leader... yay for procrastination?

It may simply be a software rejection - the system sees you do not yet have a valid AZ license and just weeds out the application. Did the applications ask for an AZ license? With OR not being a compact state, it will not be recognized as a valid license. The software screeners do not look at resumes. As for the lower pay, AZ may be a lower cost of living than the other states that pay more, meaning the lower salary provides the same or close to the same level of living.

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Did someone say new cat? You know you just summoned every crazy cat lady in a 10,000 mile radius right? One of said crazy cat ladies reporting for info

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It's that long, drawn out "thought" you had at the end of your first sentence. 😉

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PLEASE NOTE: Several posts have either been removed or not approved for violation of the Terms of Service regarding off-site social media applications. Members with less than 15 public board posts may only post Facebook links for their school program. This includes the title of and/or the link to the off-site discussion. Members with at least 15 quality public board posts (not merely to boost their post count) will be able to post links/titles to other social/mobile applications.

Gift of Life, one of the OPOs covering PA, is also offering a course to meet the CE requirements. Sign up to be notified when available: https://tpr.jotform.com/260343493443961

PLEASE NOTE: Several posts have either been removed or not approved for violation of the Terms of Service regarding off-site social media applications. Members with less than 15 public board posts may only post Facebook links for their school program. This includes the title of and/or the link to the off-site discussion. Members with at least 15 quality public board posts (not merely to boost their post count) will be able to post links/titles to other social/mobile applications.