emidianeRN replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in General Nursing
Florida hires LPN's in hospital. but the pay is very low. Also, in Northern VA/DC area, we have LPN's on med/surg floors. Kaiser also hires LPN's I know, and they pay well. Is there a Kaiser HMO...
emidianeRN replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing
I hope everything turns out the best for your Grandma! It sounds like the HIT syndrome really took a toll ( it's wicked ). I have seen some really sick people bounce back though. I hope your...
emidianeRN replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in General Nursing
Where do you live ? Can you consider taking a job as a Nursing tech or unit secretary in a hospital, just to get your foot in the door ? That way, if your employer and co-workers like you, you'll be...
emidianeRN replied to emidianeRN's topic in Home Health
Thanks! I really think I'm going to try it. I don't like the sound of all the paperwork of course, but it's also become really intense (charting) at the hospital too. I love the idea of doing the...
I guess it depends where you live! My hospital hires new grads into the ER and telemetry floor, so I'm sure you'll find something! During your interview you could certainly mention your other...
emidianeRN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing
Hope you feel better! We've had 4 nurses on my unit with H1N1. ( Northern Va/DC suburb). Don't know how many flu patients we've had in the hospital though, since they keep all flu off of our...
emidianeRN replied to emidianeRN's topic in Home Health
Thanks for your reply. I will read through the other threads too, thanks. I definitely love the idea of a more flexible schedule. These 12+ hour days are killing me. I would want to work even...
I am an RN with 14 years of Hospital experience on a Surgical telemetry floor. I also have plenty of experience with medical patients as well. Lately I feel more and more irritated each day at work,...