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  1. Acute Care NP vs. Family

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am looking for objective feedback from you all. I am at a crossroads. I have been an emergency RN for most of my career, and am now doing critical care education. It feel is time for me to...

  2. Acute Care vs FNP, advice needed please

    kimbalotz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I am looking for objective feedback from you all. I am at a crossroads. I have been an emergency RN for most of my career, and am now doing critical care education. It feel is time for me to...

  3. Online NP Programs

    kimbalotz posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I am an experienced RN who is ready to make that next step in her career. I am seeking an online program that is reputable, I work full time. I would be FINE with one that is "hybrid"; I would...

  4. Taking a sick day after giving notice

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I have a question. I gave notice to my current position a week or so ago, and I gave 4 weeks notice l together. I am actually sick tonight with a fever and I vomited twice. I feel...

  5. Taking a sick day after giving notice

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I do not at all care about getting paid for the day. That's not important at all. I can't go in vomiting with a fever, that's my only concern. I appreciate you answering my...

  6. Is a Masters Worth it? Help!

    kimbalotz replied to eesmith3's topic in Research

    I came across your post and I had to comment. You and I practically share the same nursing background. I do have approx 7 years exp in the OR and now currently in the ER. I have had multiple...

  7. FNP/ANP vs. CNS.....and what programs are available online for NY residents??

    kimbalotz posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I am really ready to pursure my master's. I love the idea in practicing advance nursing in cardiology, because that has always been my passion. I did lots of research online, but I need someone...

  8. While out on sick leave, found out I am being "replaced"

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for your insight. I suppose there are many more stressors attached to my job (as is with ALL of us, I am sure). The short-staffing goes on all over the world I imagine, I just felt that...

  9. While out on sick leave, found out I am being "replaced"

    kimbalotz posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, I was in a pretty bad car accident in mid May, sustained a back injury. I have been out on medical leave since then. All of my necessary documentation has been sent to H.R., and I have been...

  10. While out on sick leave, found out I am being "replaced"

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, really? I don't have a reason to be upset? My friend was told to "not say a word" to me about my being replaced...and I will most likely be moved to another unit. If the unit was appropriately...

  11. Nervous! Giving notice today, and immediate manager is not in, but assistant is! Help

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so some of you read my other posts...I am giving notice TODAY. My immediate supervisor is NOT in (of course, that's my luck). But my assistant manager is. I HAVE to submit this thing, because my...

  12. St. Francis RN's...are you happy? Feedback, please!

    kimbalotz posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I am considering a great offer @ St. Francis, and would like feedback from any RN's that work/worked there. Thank you!!! This is for St. Francis on Long

  13. Nervous! Giving notice today, and immediate manager is not in, but assistant is! Help

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, thanks for the encouragement. I believe in NEVER, EVER burning bridges...the nursing community is big, yet small, and you never know who you may run into professionally. I just feel nervous,...

  14. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, I have a question, but here is a quick synopsis of my situation. I recently applied for a transfer in my hospital to the CTICU. It required me to enter a Fellowship program offered by...

  15. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I didn't give my notice today, I was soooo sick! Woke up with a terrible sore throat and no voice! I hope it's not a sign! So, Wednesday....to be

  16. O.R. nurses, can you tell me if I'm crazy?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    I apologize, I did not mean to make it sound easy...I know what those nurses go through, and managing 8 patients is NEVER easy! I meant, that for many new grads and inexperienced RN's, they will often...

  17. O.R. nurses, can you tell me if I'm crazy?

    kimbalotz posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello to all you fellow O.R. nurses. I currently work in the O.R. at a very large health care system. I have been there for one year and 4 months, and will be leaving in May. My career path is on a...

  18. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Help, please, I just realized something. IF my current NM asks if I am taking a new position somewhere else at the time I give her my notice, do I say "yes"? And...what if she asks where I am going.?...

  19. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. I'll take it out. You're

  20. O.R. nurses, can you tell me if I'm crazy?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi orrn518... YES! That is exactly what I am afraid of! Being in the O.R. is NOT like being a nurse on other units. They do not consider this experience interchangeable with med/surg, etc. Although I...

  21. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    sorry...i didn't mention how i planned to resign. here is the letter i wrote: please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of operating room r.n. at xxxx my last working day...

  22. St. Francis RN's...are you happy? Feedback, please!

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry, Long

  23. HELP!!! Two Job offers: NS-LIJ or St. Francis Hospital???

    kimbalotz replied to Feelin-Like-Healin's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I am currently employed at LIJ, and was interested in the cc fellowship. I have friends who have done the program. It is indeed labor intensive, and I mean from a school-work standpoint. The...

  24. Night shift and mom RN's...will it be ok???

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just need feedback from night RN's who have kids...(and those who don't too), for their experiences. I will be switching to nights in about a month. Yes, I have a very supportive spouse, and child...

  25. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so what DO I