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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: Get in to work early every shift. Review my pt labs...

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 isn't for me. So I interviewed in a few specialties...

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 twice, some not at all. My floor used to be ortho, b...

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 much!

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 me in nursing school was to take it ONE step at a ...

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 about 9 months, and realize that they are exhausti...

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, and liked it. Psych made me the first offer. I conf...

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 curious... Thanks for any response!

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 that she found one in a newspaper that was not post...

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 year + in psych, I went looking for a good fit in the...

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 have been listed under PT. I've learned to no long...

Thanks Oramar! Keep your fingers crossed!

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 within the system) on that exact day. It happens ...

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

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 bartending.

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. Thanks!

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 specimens, and it returned positive for an STD. As it ...

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 asked to go to Amb. Surgery. I was told that it wou...

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 hiring anyone for inpt. They actually laid off at lea...

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 PA region. Thanks!

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 age!

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 those with some info! Thanks!

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 I love it!

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 job!

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 even apply online for another position until the ver...