Lorelai22RN

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  1. Quit my job (again)...

    Lorelai22RN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck......cant wait til I can go PRN.......I hate this job but trying to stick it out a

  2. Night support staff optional? Is this common?

    Lorelai22RN replied to oeue2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sadly, yes. I only work the 7a-7p. Sometimes, they may have a unit secretary till 11pm.......but most times they are own their own. I think it's ridiculous that hospitals try to have a few dollars by...

  3. Successful Non-Nursing Job

    Lorelai22RN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck......I know what you mean about being miserable. I was crying today thinking about going back to work on Friday, I will have been off for 2 weeks, I took some badly needed vacation time and...

  4. If you had your time over again >>>

    Lorelai22RN replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say no. Though I don't hate my job, if I would have known the reality of the job, I would've maybe studied literature or english. Nursing has done alot for me in terms of being able to...

  5. How often are you sick???

    Lorelai22RN replied to LanaBanana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL......I try to take some sick time too every now and then for the same reason....its amazing how a few days off will get you feeling

  6. Living poor to living middle class!

    Lorelai22RN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is some good advice..........I know I have just bought clothes and shoes....cute bags that I didnt really want just because I could. And a real big problem for my pocketbook and waistline is...

  7. Living poor to living middle class!

    Lorelai22RN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, most of us find some joy in our

  8. what is home care?

    Lorelai22RN replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! Very helpful infor

  9. what is home care?

    Lorelai22RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is an Ob spot open for home care? Is this like home health or something else.........here is the websites description: Utilizes the Nursing Process to practice professional nursing care, within...

  10. Living poor to living middle class!

    Lorelai22RN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on graduating! I remember how excited I was this time last year nearing my graduation! I was sure my poor nursing student life wa about to morph into a glamourous one with plenty of...

  11. what is home care?

    Lorelai22RN replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    so does it involve traveling like home

  12. want to work a PT or PRN, need advice on references

    Lorelai22RN replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok thanks so much......I do know nurses who work a couple of

  13. want to work a PT or PRN, need advice on references

    Lorelai22RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I will have been working for a year in June and currently work days of weekends and am off 4 days.. I am interested in getting my feet wet in OB and their are some part time and PRN positions......but...

  14. Should I ditch this J-O-B??

    Lorelai22RN replied to BriBriRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would start looking elsewhere........it seems a bit dangerous to stay there. You dont want to lose your nursing license and with a good 2 years experience you should be able to find an area you like...

  15. Floating 2nd day off orientation

    Lorelai22RN replied to bsunurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You normally take 2 patients? Do you work in ICU? Well anyway, around here once you are off orientation you are fair game. Sadly. I would talk to the manager if you arent comfortable though. Try not...

  16. Anxiety Prob/3 months into job

    Lorelai22RN replied to keludtke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse since June and I used to have a really bad problem with anxiety........I couldnt sleep and I was always anxious and nervous but I think its normal......it has gotten so much...

  17. Understaffing and burnout

    Lorelai22RN replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So true. Another reason I am going PRN after June when my year of experience is up. Tired of so much at this job.........need a break even if if it is a

  18. Any suggestions for a non-hospital RN job?

    Lorelai22RN replied to joswald's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found doctor's clinics, insurance companies, case management positions, telephone triage, day surgery clinics, wound care nurses, dialysis centers......most of them want at least 1-2 years of...

  19. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    Lorelai22RN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, my year is up in June......dont think I will totally quit the hospital then, I will PRN.......I have thought about quitting alot.....but I am trying to stick it out for a year for...

  20. Any suggestions for a non-hospital RN job?

    Lorelai22RN replied to joswald's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey! I am also looking for a non-hospital job to begin after my 1st year as a nurse is up in June.........I have been searching the newspapers and internet for jobs and have only found a...