Genista BSN, RN

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    Can experienced Med/surg RN move into peds?

    Genista posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello. I'm an experienced acute care med/surg (adults) RN, who is still looking for my niche. I am burned out of floor nursing, but a few areas in acute care do interest me still. I did enjoy peds...
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    Can experienced Med/surg RN move into peds?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the feedback rnfostermom & Pistachio. I think job shadow would be a good thing. Not sure if I am truly up for this or not. I am thinking maybe not...because I'm tired of working short...
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    Doctor's office jobs

    Genista replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have looked for these types of jobs, too. I agree Craigslist is a good source. However, doctors offices often use more medical assistants & less RNs, so the jobs for RNs in clinic settings seem...
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    Working on a small Peds unit in Community Hospital?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks KelRN215. I was thinking along the same lines. I would prefer comprehensive training & orientation, and not sure if I will get that in the small hospital. But I figure any serious/unstable...
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    Questions about Chronic Disease Case Management

    Genista posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi. I understand the role of inpatient case manager, but am interested in chronic disease case management. What are the day to day activities in this role? Do you work with other disease management...
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    Can experienced Med/surg RN move into peds?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks. To be honest, my "dream" would be public health maternal/child, some sort of educational/clinical role or working with teens, but there are NO jobs here for me in that area. At times I am...
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    Can experienced Med/surg RN move into peds?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Pediatric

    I appreciate the responses. I told myself I hate acute care (after over 10 years in adult nursing). I didn't always hate it, though. The only areas left that interest me in the hospital are...
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    That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    Genista replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I work the dreaded pm shift. I liked it for many years, but now I am beginning to greatly dislike it. What I like about it was the extra shift differential, and having some time during the morning to...
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    NEED HELP STAT!! How to tell a 10 year old his parent will die? He is on his way!

    Genista replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    We always had on call chaplains for such situations. I hope the social worker came through for you. How heart
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    Who actually likes nursing??

    Genista replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. Hope you don't mind if I respond. Sorry if the vents posted here are discouraging for you as a student. I have vented here myself many times. For me, nursing is a love-hate relationship. I...
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    Questions about Chronic Disease Case Management

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    Thank you
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    I'm becoming very discouraged

    Genista replied to bkworm8it's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The market is tight even for experienced nurses. I would agree that re-doing the resume might help. I re-vamped mine and got a few nibbles that way. Also, don't give up...my current job was one I...
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    Do you like your long commute?

    Genista replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My commute is usually an hour, but sometimes 1 hr and a half or more on busy days. Somedays, my commute is only 40 minutes! Depends on traffic conditions. :-) An hour commute each way is okay. I wish...
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    Work related depression

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you to each and every one of you for your thoughtful responses. It is a comfort to know I am not the only one who went into this profession with (naive) good intentions, but it turned out to be...
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    So my job stress finally put me in the ER

    Genista replied to MomRN0913's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Take care of yourself. Maybe this is a good opportunity to reevaluate your job situation. I find nursing very stressful, too. No job is worth that kind of toll. I hope you can find your way to a less...
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    Hired at the local health department

    Genista replied to kindgo's topic in Public, Community Health

    Congratulations! Sounds like a wonderful change of pace for you. I hope you enjoy your new
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    What kind of nurse can I be?

    Genista replied to lindykid's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Second telephone triage. I work in this setting now & find the coworkers with ED experience do well here. Good luck in your
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    Feeling burned out

    Genista replied to RN1023's topic in Nursing Career

    RN1023. I feel your pain. I am struggling with burnout, too. There are a lot of areas to try outside of the hospital, but it seems like many employers want you to work full time, flexible shifts,...
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    Questions about Chronic Disease Case Management

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    Hi Pappilon-Are you confusing me with someone else (or was a post I made form a long time ago)? I don't remember a patient on hydroxyurea scenario. Please refresh my memory (I am tired also, so maybe...
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    Tired of it all

    Genista replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone. I have felt that way many times. I agree self care is important to combat burnout...time off, less hours (if you can), etc. I also have tried switching specialties. There are many...
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    I finally landed my DREAM JOB!!!!!!

    Genista replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! Such a great story of perseverance! I wish you well in the new
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    Professionalism & anxiety

    Genista replied to yourstrulyJC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would probably give them a week or two, as they might not have time to review your application immediately. Maybe just follow up with a call if you don't hear anything within the next week- two...
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    worst night EVER!!!

    Genista replied to nurse12b's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had such a rough night. That charge nurse was anything but
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    Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    Genista replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    I am interested in this, too. Actually, I see many RN jobs that request coding experience as part of the required job qualifications. Examples would be nurse auditor/coder, utilization review, and...
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    Do hospice nurses usually get benefits?

    Genista replied to orange_dolphin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Both home health and hospice in my area provide benefits the same as any other RN job. The only ones that do not tend to be per diem or very part time positions. But for some part time and all full...