RNperdiem

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  1. Is this common?

    RNperdiem replied to pepino23's topic in General Nursing

    Add on the transport nurse for ICU patient trips to MRI, IR, etc and you can understand why I have remained at my workplace. IV team and phelebotomy are more "as needed" but they are available. I see...

  2. Help! NEW GRAD wondering how to go about quitting my first nursing job on Med/Surg nights

    RNperdiem replied to Nursey5514's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you do not find value in this job, and you have not given it enough time to see how it fits in with school. These days, most nurses you find in doctors offices are NPs. The MA has taken...

  3. Job satisfaction; pre-nurse student

    RNperdiem replied to WannaBeNurse786's topic in General Nursing

    Before you make any decisions, you need to know more about actual nursing. Can you shadow a few nurses? Observe what they actually do? On a day-to-day basis, what do you picture yourself doing? Many...

  4. I have a kids question!

    RNperdiem replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    I never stopped working. Things change all the time, and staying per diem let me stay current, earn money, pick my own schedule, give my husband a chance to do real childcare, and give me something...

  5. 95 Theses of Healthcare Injustice

    RNperdiem replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    Human weakness is part of life, and I learned early to accept reality. In some not so small way, many of us would be out of a job if everyone was

  6. Taking time off...

    RNperdiem replied to CAL3's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend taking a prn job with minimal work requirements to keep up your skills while still leaving time for your family responsibilities. I am glad I did this. Having complete control over...

  7. Staff turnover

    RNperdiem replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Are you satisfied with where you work? What is it exactly that is keeping you there when others leave? If you are unhappy and could find a better job, would you leave too? I am a long term survivor in...

  8. I know it's horrible to live off loans but...

    RNperdiem replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    Is the $42k just for the school costs or does that include living costs? Is this a for-profit school? If you live in and plan to work in an underserved area, would an ADN from the local community...

  9. Dealing with Guilt

    RNperdiem replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    OP, it sounds like you have been haunted long enough by the dead. You did nothing to intentionally cause harm, you did not smother this man with a pillow. I hope you will find some

  10. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    RNperdiem replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt nurses are especially prone to overspending on luxury. Most of us go into this profession with the expectation of middle class wages. Little luxuries like imported parmesean, department store...

  11. Working 12's with small children

    RNperdiem replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    He will need to come up with some ideas here too. This is a family problem to solve, not just yours alone. My husband watched the kids when I worked part of each weekend since they were born, so he...

  12. Need help from mom nurses please

    RNperdiem replied to Wanttobeamom's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done, but not right away. I work per diem part of each weekend. Per diem rates are higher(especially nights and weekends), my husband's job covers the health insurance, I pay my own...

  13. Part Time CNA Full Time Nursing School

    RNperdiem replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many of us worked part-time jobs during school and did fine. If you are free from other pressing responsibility (like childcare), you can find the time you need. If you have certain part-time jobs,...

  14. New grad seeking a second job as per diem

    RNperdiem replied to WowzersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first poster. If you need some extra funds, how about picking up overtime where you work now? Maybe your hospital has more than one ICU and you can pick up shifts on a similar unit...

  15. PCT fresh out of CNA School

    RNperdiem replied to pfa_16's topic in General Nursing

    I would start with a few basic things. Be on time. Plot how long it takes to get to work and give yourself extra time. Have a backup route or two in case of traffic. If you need childcare, plan for a...

  16. PDN and boundaries

    RNperdiem replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    Good strong boundaries are a healthy thing. Maybe some nurses get more personally involved, but if that is not your style, don't try to be what you are not. You are not a family friend, you are the...

  17. Advice Greatly Appreciated!

    RNperdiem replied to beli1025's topic in General Nursing

    For many of us "joy" at work is a lot to ask for. I aim for overall "satisfaction" because I think that is more

  18. Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

    RNperdiem replied to xanderfan's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse can't be "annoyed"? I confess to regular feelings of being put out, annoyed, peeved, ticked etc as well as being joyful, grateful, sad, and all the other emotions that make us human. What is...

  19. Dashing a patient's hope or just being honest?

    RNperdiem replied to xanderfan's topic in General Nursing

    You would have felt worse if you had lied to them and given the patient and family false reassurance. Denial is something that does not vanish overnight; it has a protective function. It is chipped...

  20. New grad BSN--no night shifts?

    RNperdiem replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of long-term care facilities staff 8 hour shifts. When I worked 8hr shifts, evenings were in big

  21. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    RNperdiem replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    I make life easier by doing as much as possible the night before. My lunch is packed and in the fridge, my uniform is laid out, shoes are in the car, backpack by the door ready to go, shower taken the...

  22. Ask for a raise?

    RNperdiem replied to kateee's topic in General Nursing

    Shift differentials

  23. ATT long wait..

    RNperdiem replied to letsnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    The title of your post made me smile. I thought you were talking about AT&T customer service. Calling these cell-phone service providers usually is a long

  24. How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    RNperdiem replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trouble is, lack of knowledge is not the problem. Most people know about these things; actually putting them into practice long-term is the hard part. I read about a study of people who did manage...

  25. Going to ICU after working ER

    RNperdiem replied to nursingnugent's topic in General Nursing

    I did work with some nurses who made the transfer from ED to ICU. They managed just fine. I found gaps in their knowledge that I hadn't anticipated until I thought about it. One guy was excellent at...