Jess_Missouri_RN

Jess_Missouri_RN

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  1. Giving two week notice...

    So I've finally secured a home health position and am ready to submit my 2 week notice to my nurse manager. My (silly) question. My two week notice will be over my two week vacation. Is that ok to...
  2. Anyone in the MSN program?

    I am currently attending the RN to BSN online and would like feedback from others who are currently in the MSN program. How do you like it? Did you bridge from Chamberlain? How are the instructors?...
  3. What did I get myself into??!! I'm scared!!!

    I worked 2.5 years on a med-surg floor, while I loved med-surg I did not like floor nursing. I have been doing HH for 5 months now and I like it. I like that I can go to work at 7am, 9am or...
  4. RN-BSN July 2012..

    So I have started the ball rolling for this program. Should be starting July 9th if everything works out. Anyone else taking the online
  5. LPN/RN ...Is it all the same? Please Advise!

    I went straight to med/surg with 8 weeks orientation as a new grad. I find only new grads get a good orientation. If you've been a nurse for awhile, they throw you out there. Fortunatly I have been...
  6. I spent 2 years on a busy med-surg floor as a new grad. Like others have stated even the one year isn't enough anymore. I landed my dream job and I believe my 2 years at the hospital landed me the...
  7. Anyone in the MSN program?

    Yeah, I have read everything I can about the program but had yet to speak to anyone in it. The BSN program is two classes at a time and I find that is doable as I work full time as well. Thanks for...
  8. Anyone in the MSN program?

    Congrats Karen!! I'm considering it but not much info out there on the MSN program yet. I just started the BSN online in July and I like it too. I was looking into the education or healthcare...
  9. hardest part about nursing is finding a job

    Also, check craigslist. Doctors office/clinics post for nurses there and that may be an option for you. If you're not pickey the city of St. Louis jail is hiring and the pay isn't bad. Starts at...
  10. hardest part about nursing is finding a job

    Are you looking for something specific? It's hard right now in St. Louis. Have you tried St. Anthonys, Des Peres, Jefferson Regional Medical Center (which is opening an urgent care this fall) or St....
  11. Nurses who never worked in the hospital?

    I don't think hospital experience is a needed experience now as it was in the past. I did go directly to a med-surg floor and spent 2 years and still work PRN (more than I like) and I do believe for...
  12. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    It's hard for new grads. I've been out of school and at my hospital for two years. They are testing you, to see how you work, your abilities, and your attitude. I had this happen to me as well and...
  13. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Good for you! That boy was lucky to have you there. Although I agree with the others that your safety comes first!!! My husband was in a car accident 7 years ago. He was working out of town and...
  14. RN-BSN July 2012..

    I am currently in Transitions and Cultural Diversity and my professors in both have been great. I just signed up for English Comp and Health Assessment for September. I usually start my postings on...
  15. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    Paramedics work in the ED at my hospital and I hold the greatest respect for them. There are two that work the night shift and I find them to be great at patient care and if I ever need an EJ I know...
  16. Discouraged new RN

    Been on a med/surg floor for 2 years. First year was hard, I thought, and not so much physically hard but mentally hard. IT GETS BETTER!! I searched and searched for a new job, every day. Went on...
  17. Patients hitting on nurses

    I had an older confused gentlemen grab a hold of my arm, call me his wifes name and tried pulling me into his bed. I kept telling him I was his nurse and to let go but he insisted I was his wife and...
  18. With BSN at Chamberlain can you get an MSN elsewhere???

    I am attending Chamberlin RN-BSN and was able to get government loans. Actually covered almost
  19. Thinking about a career change, will I find a job?

    Wanted to add too that I know of a few hospitals that will hire you for tech work once in the nursing program, which will help you advance once you receive your
  20. Thinking about a career change, will I find a job?

    I graduated from Lutheran school of nursing. Didn't have a problem finding a job, my secret? Got in good with the nurses and nurse manager at a clinical site...networking works and I've found that...
  21. Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

    Went into M/S as a new grad. Have spent two years and just accepted an infusion home health position...exactly what I wanted. I wanted home health the minute I started nursing school. Knew I need...
  22. What is the hardest subject in the nursing curriculum, in your opinion?

    Same for
  23. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    I guess it all depends on the hospital. I have spent my 2 years as a nurse on a med-surg floor and am leaving to do home health. I like med-surg but I do not like the hospital I am at and I find...
  24. Giving two week notice...

    I have not put in my two weeks notice yet and have a week before leaving on vacation. After much thought I have decided to talk to HR on Monday and ask them about leaving and my vacation coverage. I...
  25. Giving two week notice...

    My current employer is my first nursing job, so I would like to use them as reference. Plus, as others have stated I do want my vacation covered with my PTO and don't want to risk not getting my PTO...