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I have been a nurse about a year and a half..graduated with an ADN in 12/2011 and returned to school in 8/2012 for an RN-BSN online program. I just finished my BSN this month but have found that in my time working in the "real world" as a nurse, I am...

is there any of you out there?

Sorry this is so long..............I have been a nurse for almost 5 years. I started in oncology and it was just okay...I didn't love it but knew it wasn't home for me. Had my dreams set on NICU and couldn't wait to get a job there. After a year and ...

Well that is your personal opinion Ruby...and while I respect it, I also disagree with it. Maybe the "not so good" are "not so good" because of the number of preceptors and inconsistency in an already difficult career field such as nursing. I think e...

I definitely agree that I should have stayed in the OR. Sometimes when you find something good you want to push the envelope a little in hopes of something "better"...but I am glad I went and experienced the ICU because now I can say that it is not f...

Thank you all for your input! I think I am most interested in Staff Development...I am not interested in academia as I want to stay within the hospital setting. I *almost* accepted a position at a nearby hospital being an educator in the OR at it was...

I am currently a BSN prepared Registered Nurse and am interested in getting a MSN. I am unsure of what concentration would leave me with the best options as my career progresses. I currently working in Perioperative Services and LOVE it. My ideal pos...

Thank you! It was one of those tough decisions that felt like 1000 pounds was lifted off my shoulders once I went through with it. I am blessed to have a job to go back to and great managers in the OR! you should look into OR! I had ZERO OR experienc...

I am an OR nurse who recently transferred to ICU and now coming back to OR. I love the OR! Would love to answer any questions you may have :)

My mom and I (both nurses) have discussed opening a bakery/coffee shop...she will bake and i'll manage the coffee. we would have bookshelves with tons of books, comfortable couches, fresh flowers, and soft music. SO OPPOSITE of nursing! hahaha IF onl...

Ruby Vee...I have not spoken to anyone regarding future career plans. I did my research before transferring and know that it never looks good to view a job as a stepping stone and be vocal about it. Managers don't like that...your coworkers don't lik...

I appreciate all of your individual input. I guess it's more of the orientation as a whole that's got me down. I have been at the same facility for my entire career and this is the only setting where I have felt like I'm not getting the most bang for...

Been there... Thank you! That's how I have been feeling. My educator has her FT role with orientation for new nurses hired facility-wide and she also is the educator specifically for the trauma/surgical services...my managers continue to apologize on...

Wheaties...it took awhile to get there! I was researching elementary education programs (trying to leave nursing altogether) when I applied for the OR job. I remember telling myself that if I hated the job in the OR I would gracefully walk away from ...

NurseGirl...that's the thing! My unit has had high acuity patients but the regular staff usually take those patients leaving few options for others who have orientees or students.

I think I phrased myself wrong. I am not looking to take the sickest of the sick patients to prepare me for CRNA... that would be ideal to prepare myself but I'm thinking of the here and now. I simply want sick patients so that I am exposed to it be...

I have a huge issue on my plate. Turning to other nurses for advice! Ultimately, I know I will make the best decision for me, but any words of wisdom as to how I should handle this?? I am currently working as an OR nurse, ready to transition into an ...

Hello! So I'm about to make a big life change. I have been a nurse for over 4 years but have spent the last two years working in the operating room. So I'll be the first to admit I am RUSTY and I have a lot of catching up to do.I accepted a position ...

I have been a nurse for about 4 years within the same hospital- a Level 1 Trauma Center. I am currently working in the OR and have decided I would like to further my education and go to CRNA school. I know that I need at least a year of ICU experien...

Soooo..I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I am strongly considering applying to CRNA school in the future and have a few paths that could lead me there. I have been a nurse for 4 years in a few different specialties but am now ready to get a few years of val...

Don't quote me but I think it's about 16 beds in the neuro ICU. And 24 in the MICU. The main thing that sparks my attention is the pay...I don't LOVE neuro...but I want to really minimize my debt over the next 2 years. The Neuro job would allow me to...

Hi! So I have been a nurse for about 4 years now, all within the same facility (level 1 trauma center, large teaching hospital). In these four years I've worked in Bone Marrow Transplant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Operating Room. Since wo...

thank you! this is ultimately what I was thinking and really prefer having weekends off anyway since that may be limited if/when I get into CRNA school. I really want to keep my OR job PRN though...I know the fields are somewhat unrelated because i c...

I just accepted a job as a PCT in a large hopsital. I have no prior PCT experience but am going into my 3rd semester of nursing school so I do have some clinical experience under my belt. Unfortunately, PCTs and student nurses have a different scope....

I need advice...I'm in a dilemma at the moment where I might have the opportunity to leave floor nursing forever and work in the OR! I am struggling with this decision because I feel like the OR is very "unknown" to me. Like some foreign country that...