lannisz

lannisz

primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, NICU

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  1. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping to get some feedback from other floor nurses. I work 3 12's (usually in a row) and I feel like I'm going to collapse after just 8hrs on the floor! I usually get a break, I change shoes...

  2. Nursing abroad, nurses without borders???

    lannisz replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just returned from a month in Uganda working (volunteer) for CURE international's pediatric-neuro hospital. Amazing experience - life changing in fact. As an FNP I was feeling pretty burned out....

  3. Locum tenens nurse practitioner? Travel NP?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anybody have any experience working as a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner? I've been exploring websites that seem to have many positions open, kind of like travel nursing assignments but for NP's...

  4. Teaching online courses with MSN

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, do any of you know how one can get a position teaching online courses for nursing programs? How do I find out what schools have positions open for online faculty? I am an FNP and have an MSN....

  5. Travel Nurse Practitioner Jobs

    lannisz replied to emmylou781's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I am currently doing a Locum Tenens position (i.e, Travel) as a nurse practitioner. I have been an FNP for 3 years and have experience with all ages. My current position is covering for an NP on...

  6. Travel NP position

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I have been unable to find a full time/perm position in my area and have always wanted to try Locum Tenens. I have found a position 3 hours from home in a family practice clinic. They need an...

  7. "Not a Good Fit"

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi All, I haven't been on the forum for awhile. 2 weeks ago I had my yearly evaluation and I felt like I was ambushed. When I walked in the room to meet with my supervisor, I was surprised to see the...

  8. "Not a Good Fit"

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for all your supportive comments guys...it is difficult not to take it personally. Rejection is tough. Especially because i know I did my very best and worked my A** off. I felt strong...

  9. opinion on this job please?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I started a new NP job back in December working for a pediatric practice. There are 7 physicians who all seem like very nice, dedicated people. I took the job knowing my expected days of work...

  10. opinion on this job please?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you. You are so right that I need to clarify my role and scope of practice with them. I'm just not sure where and who to start with. The practice seems to decide everything "as a team" and there...

  11. opinion on this job please?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I am a new grad. However, I have been told there were other NP's who have worked there in the past and left because of this type of treatment. They didn't like feeling so controlled. Sometimes...

  12. opinion on this job please?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i am an fnp who graduated last june. as a nurse i worked in peds, nicu and

  13. opinion on this job please?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I still don't have a contract. I keep asking about it and keep getting told it's in the

  14. I think my sister has Munchhasens (LONG)

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a family situation that I am extremely concerned about and don't know what to do. I could really use some advice. My parents are in their early 80's and took my older sister (age 47) into their...

  15. I think my sister has Munchhasens (LONG)

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Very true, thank you...I am writing a letter to her doctor with details about the home situation. He won't give me any info about the situation due to HIPAA, but at least I can inform him about what's...

  16. I think my sister has Munchhasens (LONG)

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. It's so true of my situation as well that advice is met with hostile ("how could you even suggest such a thing...she's your sister!") reactions. They refuse offers of help. Still, I...

  17. job opportunities

    lannisz replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please, don't rush to make a decision! I made a mistake and took the first position I was offered because I felt I had to get an NP position right away. I knew the place had a bad rep but took the job...

  18. Still no job for me...

    lannisz replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't give up! Think about what type position you really want and send a resume/cover letter there. I was interested in working with peds and even though I am an FNP I have a lot of work experience...

  19. Have U ever left a job after a short Period? Why?

    lannisz replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I left first nursing job in CCU after 10 weeks - preceptor was a psycho (literally) who had stopped taking her meds. Almost left nursing because of her...but decided to try a position at a different...

  20. what are my ethical responsibilities?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm wondering what my responsibility is after finally getting out of a bad work situation (Friday was my last day.) It wasn't just bad business practices or abusing, overworking, not paying and being...

  21. new FNP, already burning out

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I am a new FNP and have been working since May in a rural primary care/urgent care clinic. I don't want to sound like a winer, but I am exhausted. Most days I see 20-25 patients back to back...

  22. worried about back pain.. what to do :(

    lannisz replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, see your doctor! Also, consider what kind of shoes you are wearing - make sure you have the right type for your feet...some need more support of their feet in different areas depending on their...

  23. new FNP, already burning out

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Did you report him after you left the job? I'm wondering what my responsibility is after finally getting out of a bad work situation (yesterday was my last day.) It wasn't just bad business practices...

  24. I gave my notice and they let me go???

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK, so you all have heard me complain about the terrible place I currently work. The good news is I have accepted a new position and it starts December 15th. So, I gave my employer 4 weeks notice as...

  25. I gave my notice and they let me go???

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Because this causes increases in unemployment insurance most smart employers will simply pay off the two weeks. Of course the OPs employers have already shown their business sense. Apply for the...