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I'm currently in orientation on a med/surg floor, about a month in. I was previously nurse at a doctors office for 5 months. Well, I know med/surg is NOT where I want to be. I'm only planning to stay for about 6mo-1yr to get some experience. After 6...

Hey there! For the last couple of years, I've been having constant problems with my body (polyarthralgia, bad SI joint pain, limping, deep bone pain, stomach issues).... I just recently went through some tests and awaiting results. I'm in my early 3...

Hi everyone!!! I'm in SC right now, but we might make the move over to Aurora (I see that's near Denver) in 6months to a year from now. I have some questions if anyone could answer :) I'm a newer nurse, started a job in September 2010. What is the...

I am planning on starting my BSN next year. Thank you for the information! Some positions I saw only required and ADN and others (that stated supervisor or mgr) required BSN.

Are there any nurses that aren't the greatest at starting IVs? If so, how many years have you been a nurse, and who do you get to help you start IVs? I'm ok at them, but MAN.. today at the endoscopy center I was only able to get one started!! I bl...

I'm looking into applying at the VA here , and I know a nurse manager that works there. She is going to see what she can do to get me an interview. I know the application process is a bit lengthy there, but I currently have a job.. so I guess there...

Has anyone on here worked as a Fertility Nurse or is currently working as one? I know in general what a nurse's role is in this field, but I would love to hear from a nurse experienced in this area. Also, how is the pay and schedule compared to o...

Are there any nurses on here that work for Blue Cross Blue Shield? If so, would you mind posting what your job duties are (title too) and how you came across the job? How much experience did you need? What are your hours? Did you take a pay cut? ...

I'm a new graduate (Aug 6th), and I was offered a job at a large Family Practice near my home as an RN. I interviewed while pregnant (37 wks) and I hadn't graduated yet. But she called me the next day after checking references and offered me the jo...

I'm sorry to hear that Does not sound like somewhere I'd want to work either. Have you considered non-hospital positions as well? Fresh out of nursing school I worked at a family practice, and then was later hired at a hospital. I'm back in a mo...

Does anyone know approximately how many applicants there usually are for school nurse positions in your area? I'm wondering if it's crazy like teacher applications or a much smaller number. I just recently applied since I now qualify. I'm hopeful ...

So I can not believe I have an interview... I am unbelievably excited! It is in the district I want!! It is a hard job to get, so I would like to prepare in every way. I have interviewed for a position twice before (in different districts last yea...

Could you give me some examples of scenario questions you had? You could PM me if you'd like. Thanks :)

Thanks so much for the responses! I hope I can show how much I really want this, and that I can be good at it. I know there will be SOOO much to learn, but I learn quickly and know how to use my resources. I will definitely update after the interv...

Oh wow!! Good luck to you.. I really enjoyed reading your posts :) Hope to continue reading more.

I recommend try and staying for a year... you staying for 10 months is better than my 7 months! I had horrible stress and anxiety at my med-surg job and the hours killed me and affected my family a lot, so I had to leave ASAP... was offered a job at...

I was going to mention looking into school nursing as well... Home health might be an option if you have that flexibility. I have a friend who works mostly 8am-2pm Mon-Fri.

Hey Everyone!! I am FINALLY going to sub for the first time next week and one day the following week. I'm a pediatric triage nurse (fairly newer nurse, 1 yr 7 months RN experience). Both of the schools I'm subbing at are elementary schools, which I...

I know after the 1st semester (from what I've been told), you can work as a student Nurse Tech at the hospital. I'm just curious as to what the range is for that, and/or what you made as a student NT. I'm just trying to figure out what kind of work I...

Thanks a BUNCH for the comment :) Luckily I went to both schools I'm subbing in this month in one morning to speak with the school nurses and orient myself to the health room. I did take a look at the sub books and was able to find out the special ...

Is anyone here a School Nurse in South Carolina?? I would LOVE to hear from you :) But all school nurses, please reply!! What are your hours at work? Would you mind sharing your salary and if it's for 12 months or just the school year? Do you work ...

There are sooooo many supplies that seem essential in a health room, but are they all supplied by the school? Do you have a choice what to order from? Is there a budget? Like with the thermometer post... Could a nice, quick reading thermometer be pu...

Hey there! I just wanted to give you my experience with clinics... I got a job at a family practice as a brand new RN (1st nurse job)... it does have it's own stressful moments, but to me it's nowhere near as stressful as the hospital (worked there ...

I was only in the hospital for 7 months... . I'm now in pediatrics (clinic).

Seriously!!! I'm making $18.50!!