lugnutz

lugnutz has 4 years experience and specializes in Med-Surge Tele, Clinical Informatics.

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1. Burned out and hate nursing

   lugnutz replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

   "Eh. Go back to school for some sort of IT degree then (although IT degrees are the same dime a dozen as nursing degrees these days). Informatics positions are hard to find and, at least in my area,...

2. What are my options for entering NG as an ADN?

   lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Government, Military

   I was pretty sure the Reserves only took BSNs, but someone else said otherwise...I think what makes finding accurate info hard is that they keep changing things. I want to say someone also said they...

3. What are my options for entering NG as an ADN?

   lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Government, Military

   Sorry...I'm trying to learn the difference as to what is what, which is why I'm here. I feel like I keep seeing conflicting information. Yes, I want to commission as a 2LT. Period. I also was told by...

4. What are my options for entering NG as an ADN?

   lugnutz posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hi all! I have been trying to read threads here so I'm not redundant in my questions, but it just gets more confusing and with things changing constantly, I don't want to take advice from a thread...

5. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

   lugnutz replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I can't move (got kids in school) but I am now looking for work in facilities that are an hour drive from me... I gotta do what I gotta do...... at least gas isn't 5$ a gallon

6. Any Connecticut Lpns Out There?

   lugnutz replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN in CT not an LPN but I have some grim news for you. Firstly, LPN's (from what I have noticed) mostly work in Long Term Care here in CT. BUT, due to the crappy economy and budget cuts there...

7. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

   lugnutz replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Stanley- I have considered LTCs but my two worries are: 1)RN positions in LTC's in CT(where I am) are supervisor positions. I don't feel qualified to supervise nurses who have been nursing forever...

8. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

   lugnutz replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

   I am also a new grad having trouble getting a job. Most places I have looked into will not hire a new grad for: per diem, float, travel nursing, staffing agencies, specialties such as oncology, school...

9. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

   lugnutz replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I know this is a late reply, but I am having the same issue. I passed my boards (for RN) in October and still have not found a job. I have applied all over the state at this point. I have had three...

10. "Old" vs. "New" Midwifery Books

    lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Ok, OK-I know I need to let it go, but....In Open Season (Nancy Wainer Cohen) she states: "Midwives who work in hospitals are not real midwives. They are nurses who have become midwives; they posess a...

11. "Old" vs. "New" Midwifery Books

    lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    beckinben-Thank you for the great book titles!! And IMO I don't think my sis IS completely serious-another thing that gets under my skin about it. Apgar10- I know you're right. I shouldn't take it as...

12. "Old" vs. "New" Midwifery Books

    lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Apgar10- I didn't mean to offend you by using "lay-midwife" and CPM synonymously (sp?). I would love to work together with my sister, but she gives off the impression that she will only work with a...

13. "Old" vs. "New" Midwifery Books

    lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks everyone.... Sorry this is so long, but this has been bothering me for a long time... We live in Connecticut and I believe she wants to train as a CPM. Here in CT, if I'm not mistaken, CPM's...

14. "Old" vs. "New" Midwifery Books

    lugnutz posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am most likely being very petty here, but that is how my relationship with my sister works. I am graduating in August ( YAY!!) with my RN and plan on going onto my CNM. My sister, on the otherhand,...

15. Am I a Hypocrit?

    lugnutz replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks to all. I certainly don't want to use unnecessary interventions and I want to reduce the many medical alternatives which are used in hospitals. Maybe that is why I am so drawn to it in the...