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  1. Job Satisfaction/Unsastifaction

    funvirgoRN replied to threeholepunch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What you're describing is basically the norm in nursing. I've been a nurse for over 10 years, and days like that are pretty common. I sometimes love the frenzied pace. It helps the shift go by faster...

  2. Difference between neurological nursing and psych nursing

    funvirgoRN replied to sameyeam's topic in Neurological

    They are completely different. I have years of experience in neuro and a few years ago started working in psych because I felt it would be fascinating to work in an area that focuses on another aspect...

  3. Torn between 2

    funvirgoRN replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    If the full time job is offered you should definitely take it. As far as the part time job, why not talk to your employer to see if you can alter your hours. Maybe more hours on saturday, or add a few...

  4. How many of you have experienced medication errors?

    funvirgoRN replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that medication errors are avoidable. Some things I use to avoid med errors are to take my time and focus only on one thing at a time. When I'm rushing or distracted there's a higher chance...

  5. Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

    funvirgoRN replied to danvis_65's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm lost without my wristwatch. We don't have a lot of clocks on our unit so without it I wouldn't be able to monitor how long my pt seized or my IVP

  6. Which hospitals offer the best tuition reimbursement for a graduate degree?

    funvirgoRN replied to virgo08's topic in General Nursing

    GW and Georgetown will allow you to attend their graduate school for free usually if you have been employed there for 6 months. Cnmc has discounted programs through catholic univ and univ of Phoenix,...

  7. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    funvirgoRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Try psych nursing. It's not as stressful as critical care. Also nursing informatics, research or become a clinical

  8. 30 yrs of nursing and I cannot find a job!

    funvirgoRN replied to JM3RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry not really feeling the pinch here. I live in a major metropolitan area and there are tons of jobs here for experienced nurses. A lot of the hospitals here have shortages, some have started...

  9. Laid off after 38 years

    funvirgoRN replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    Since you haven't done bedside in awhile, try taking a refresher course. Your local board of nursing should be able to provide you with a list of schools that offer a refresher class, usu community...

  10. relocate or file?

    funvirgoRN replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Look into travel nursing, there are agencies out there that hire LPN's. The agency would have a better knowledge of what positions are available and can shop your profile to multiple hospitals. Also...

  11. Anyone looking/know of Public/ Community Health nursing jobs?

    funvirgoRN replied to djb2121's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the site for public health positions with the federal government. They usually have something available and they pay for you to get your MSN.

  12. Call in sick, or risk getting patients sick?

    funvirgoRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a similar issue. Instead of calling in sick I called the job to see if they needed me and if there was any way they could just cancel me for my scheduled shift. That way I'm not penalized....

  13. horrendously long post... read if you dare (and if you have time?)

    funvirgoRN replied to jaysmom's topic in General Students

    Sorry to say but this guy does not want to see you succeed, he will continue to bring you down. Get rid of him and focus on making a better life for you and your son. Also since your goal is to become...