Jean1313

Jean1313

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  1. Teacher who would like to shift to nursing profession

    Jean1313 replied to prof_hannah's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, My mom is a teacher, so I (sort of) know where you are coming from. She has complained about the poorly behaved children and parents, been awake all night grading papers, etc. This is what I do:...

  2. Psych to medical to psych, then back to medical in the future?

    Jean1313 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I started out as a Psych RN, then made the jump to medical, something that I found to be very difficult. After almost a year in the medical world, my floor was changed to a specialty that really...

  3. Life is too short to be this stressed

    Jean1313 replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. I have worked other jobs, even minimum wage jobs that let me have a break away from the job site and even eat. I am leaving my med/onc floor after 9 months. 14 hour days, some nights I pee...

  4. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    Jean1313 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just wanted to stop by and say good luck to everyone! I graduated in 2007, RN now almost 2 years now. It's a great clinical program, you will see and learn so

  5. Unsure of what to do.

    Jean1313 replied to nohika's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing school is really a major commitment. It is one of the hardest things that I ever did. But it is very rewarding. If you feel called to be a nurse than go for it! One of the things that helped...

  6. They changed the job hours right after I put in notice!!!

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! I really needed them. I have to go in to work a midnight tonight and I'm not looking forward to all of those questions. Right now I work 3 12's, midnights. I've been at it now...

  7. They changed the job hours right after I put in notice!!!

    Jean1313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I went on a couple interviews: OR (they already had made the offers on the position), high-risk OB (maybe a foot in the door to L&D?) and Psych. I had been a psych RN before at this hospital,...

  8. Are UPMC freezes increasing?

    Jean1313 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    On your unit, do you hear rumors increasing about hiring freezes? Are you already on a freeze? Or, are any of them letting up yet? Obviously we have to wait out the economy to some extent, but just...

  9. "Hidden" UPMC jobs???

    Jean1313 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am currently trying to find a new job within the system. Problem is, barely any new jobs posted on the UPMC website. Does anyone know of other places to find these postings? One person told me...

  10. Decision Time... (kinda long)

    Jean1313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have been on before, struggling as a nurse new to the world of medical nursing. I had started in psych, which I did like, but went to medical because I had interests in other areas. After a...

  11. "Hidden" UPMC jobs???

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They do tend to be on the website, but not always in the correct place. For example, if you are looking for full-time, it would seem logical to specify that in your search. However, some FT positions...

  12. Are UPMC freezes increasing?

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks Oramar! Keep your fingers

  13. Scared of Making the Wrong Decision- long

    Jean1313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have posted on here before about my struggles with med-surg nursing. Everyone has been very supportive, thank you all! So now I am almost to my 6 months. I am able to apply for new jobs (to transfer...

  14. night shift

    Jean1313 replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. I'm sure that he had very good care from you all. Take

  15. The Evil Empire Strikes Again

    Jean1313 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oramar- Too funny but sad at the same time. We probably will end up in Canada. Or, in my case, somewhere on a small island

  16. Getting out of the UPMC tuition forgivness

    Jean1313 replied to cmullerRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you don't mind my asking, what year were you? I might try to get out too. I was told that the first couple classes got out of theirs. I graduated 2007.

  17. Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    Jean1313 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse I work with had a similiar experience. She had a pt come to her previous floor with a stoma. According to this nurse, there was a very foul smell coming from it. They ended up taking some...

  18. I cant start IV's!

    Jean1313 replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    I'm having the same problem. When I started medical nursing 6 months ago, they sent us to the class where you start IVs on dummys. Other than letting me learn the supplies, not really helpful. So I...

  19. Are UPMC freezes increasing?

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    On some floors it is obvious, but some other people are posting that they are still seeing new hires come in. Trying to get a sense of which hospitals are still open. For example, WPIC has stopped...

  20. Looking for a group of nurses in SW PA

    Jean1313 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I'm relatively new to nursing. Most of my friends aren't nurses, and it's sometimes hard to relate about jobs. I was wondering if there are any social groups for nurses anyone knows of in the SW...

  21. Baby Fever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jean1313 replied to loving&sincere's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Your kids are adorable! I'm 29, and just really starting to think about marriage/kids! I give you both a lot of credit for such a strong marriage/family at a young

  22. UPMC jobs

    Jean1313 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    How is the Presby OR? A girl I went to school with got a job there (2 years ago) and left before 6 months. She never said why. I am looking to get into an OR, and would love to hear the pro/cons of...

  23. Looking for a group of nurses in SW PA

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Shadyside is a pretty nice hospital. I really can say I've never worked with a better group of people. Though I have realized I am not meant to be a med-surg RN :-) I actually live in Shadyside, and...

  24. Looking for a group of nurses in SW PA

    Jean1313 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! Congrats on your job! Which dept? I am currently at Shadyside, med-surg/onc. But I worked near Greensburg (Latrobe) so I'm used to the country too :-) Keep us posted on the move/ new

  25. How fair is your transfer policy?

    Jean1313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious to see how other hospital systems handle transfers. My system has a policy that the 1st job= 1 year, 2nd= 6 months. But that isn't really true. At my place, you are not allowed to...