As you may have noticed in these forums, the nursing shortage no longer exists. New grads and (in some areas) even experienced nurses are finding it difficult to find jobs. With so many people looking...
bill4745 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in Emergency
This is the main reason on our ER, patients tell us this is why they are there. We also get slammed Sunday evenings in the summer, as we are just outside of Philadelphia and we get people coming...
A six month-old with a rare form of leukemia that had a few weeks to live. And I thought that things in my life were unfair. It was 30 years ago and I can still see her
I agree with roser13. Unless things are different in your area in terms of nursing jobs, you might have a hard time explaining to a potential employer why you took some time away from nursing. I...
You will be much more marketable if you have a license first. That way, an employer can start you quickly if need be. The problem is that you are considering two or three possible licenses, which...
In most hospitals I have worked in, a carbon copy of the order is sent to pharmacy, so that they can see exactly how the order was written. Apparently your facility doesn't do
bill4745 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing
I pay $16 a month to park in the garage near the hospital. This is only for dayshift. Evenings and nights park in the garage for free. There is a lot located farther away than the garage where...
It all depends on how you adapt to it. I did 7p-7a for several years. I loved being in the hospital at night-fewer administrators, fewer new orders, transporting to CT, etc. I found that I formed...
bill4745 replied to Mrs Badcrumble's topic in Emergency
I have progressives and love them. It took about a week and a half to get used to them. I would start by wearing them on your days off to see how they affect you. Be careful driving until you adjust...