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  1. As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    thekid replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    worse..I had glorified thoughts of healing and saving lives and making special connections with patients..and yes that does happen..but had I known the reality, I never would have gone thru school. I...

  2. What is it Like for an LPN working for an Insurance Co?

    thekid replied to skittlebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you like monotonous office work, you will love it. I'm not sure what exactly your job description entails but you can anticipate telephonic assessments, and coordinating services for members. You...

  3. What is your splurge?

    thekid replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    definitely shopping and travel

  4. What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    thekid replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think about work at all (not nursing at least)..I tend to work on my business in the mornings then play with my toddler at the beach in

  5. would you have continued thru nursing school if you had shadowed first?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I often wonder if I would have gone on to earn my ADN had I been able to shadow an RN for a few weeks and had really 'seen' the job/requirements/stress. I'm one of those optimists that went into...

  6. Anyone taken a REFRESHER course in Az?

    thekid replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from Mesa but did not take a refresher there..I actually completed an online refresher course that was accepted by Arizona BON ..doing it online helped with my current work schedule. AZ...

  7. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    thekid replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am thrilled to work in a supportive environment, with a 8 to 4 M-F weekends and holidays off job, where I actually get to enjoy two breaks and an hour lunch. It's a different kind of nursing but...

  8. Re-locating from Naples Fl. to Colorado Springs, help?

    thekid replied to johndz's topic in Colorado Nursing

    ps why was So Florida the

  9. Re-locating from Naples Fl. to Colorado Springs, help?

    thekid replied to johndz's topic in Colorado Nursing

    HI, I lived in Springs for a year and then moved to Woodland park (up the hill) :) Make sure to visit Garden of the Gods, and Manitou Springs is a fun place. I also loved downtown the victorian and...

  10. Really depressed about new LTC job

    thekid replied to Jess84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was in your situation ten years ago..if you can tough it out for a bit, ltc and geriatric experience can lead to a job in home health or insurance (which both have their own stresses)..looking back...

  11. doula experience helps an RN get job in L and D?

    thekid posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand the current requirements to get into L and D is previous experience.. what about doula experience? Would this help at all or at least help one get to know the staff at a

  12. has anyone ever expirenced burn out on a job?

    thekid replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I burned out about six months after graduating and working as an RN. I ended up starting a business and truthfully it's been the only work I've ever enjoyed. Burnout seems almost inevitable in...

  13. part time/per diem work

    thekid replied to sheedie70's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this company would be in your area but you might check out Evercare Connections..or Evercare in general. They use independent contractors to do assessments. You might also google...

  14. is it possible to become certified as a medicare or medicaid nurse?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I understand it would vary by state, am just wondering if there are any certifications available..I've been doing a search for CEU's as well and am having a hard time finding much. Thank

  15. New Grad in Hospice

    thekid replied to Nicole2010's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found other hospice nurses to be extremely supportive to new grads..years ago my first RN job was with hospice. I had a nurse on call available to me at all times. Talk with your supervisor...

  16. On call nurse

    thekid replied to NightnurseinHawaii's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    which hospice do you work for, or are you just gathering information? you can pm me privately..I can tell you about the offer I received from a

  17. Quick question about Assisted Living

    thekid replied to lauraashley's topic in General Nursing

    you might consider hospice or home care if you are seeking out more one on one

  18. how to get in?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank

  19. how to get in?

    thekid posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    This has to be a common question :) I have wanted to get into LD for 10 years, out of necessity I ended up taking a RN position with hospice, years ago, then allowed my license to lapse due to...

  20. specialty with lowest turnover rate?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    L and D and/or postpartum is my passion, I'd love to get in somewhere but all hospitals in my area require experience. Catch

  21. How do you manage to be healthy with 12 hr shifts?

    thekid replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    let me know when you figure it out, I work five 8hr shifts, have a toddler and still can't find the time :) good luck though..get enough

  22. license requirements for endorsing

    thekid posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Aloha, I'm licensed as an RN in Hawaii and am looking for the REQUIREMENTS necessary to endorse my license to NY..I found the application but I did not find the basic requirements ..such as how many...

  23. Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

    thekid replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

    oh my goodness, stories like these just freak me out..I went straight into hospice after doing ltc ..I just reinstated my license after ten years and KNEW right away the hospital would not be for...

  24. Skilled Nursing Homes?

    thekid replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while ..I worked as an LPN in various facilities back when agency was hot work. Expect for your time management skills and prioritizing to be used a lot. Med passes are..well..go visit...

  25. RN working as LPN in insurance work

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    oops sorry that posted before I had a chance to finish.. what I was saying is that the job does not specify RN or LPN in fact we have social workers doing the same job we are doing. Ideally I'd like...