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By all means TALK TO YOUR SUPERVISOR. At least she will be aware of your desire to work a different shift. She may move you prior to the six month period. It depends a lot on staffing needs. In the mean time strive for 4 hrs minimum straight sleep. Use blackout curtains to maintain a dark room for sleeping. Utilize white noise to prevent being woken by the inconsistent noises of a daytime environment. Or use a sleep mask and earplugs. Wearing dark sunglasses and a hat when you exit the building in the morning actually does help. Avoid nighttime snacking/stimulants. Being exposed to light during night time hrs does effect your cortisol levels so bear that in mind. Sleep deprivation can lead to health complications. As working the night shift will not be a permanent choice for you you may want to discuss options with your MD. A sleep aid may be needed to help you get acclimated to the schedule for now. And try to stick to the same schedule/routine as much as possible. And don't be afraid to tell others when you are unbearably tired. People are more understanding when they know what is going on. I hope it works out for you.

where do you work?!

always look for key words in test qts. the "most accurate" answer is daily weights. and don't read more into it than what is there. all the information you need will be provided. if its not there then it is information you don't need-so don't waste time trying to think it up.

I always function under the assumption that if I encounter more than one person/group that seem 'angry' or 'unhappy' then maybe-just maybe-the problem isn't them but me! What is your focus when you interview? And how do you project that? Next interview remain positive and upbeat throughout the interview process. The fact that you made it to a peer interview tells me the manager and HR felt you were indeed qualified. More and more facilities utilize the peer interview to ensure you are a good fit with coworkers. Cohesiveness between coworkers always makes for a much more positive and productive work environment. In some places participants in a peer interviews do have the power of veto but for the most part you are scored based an a series of questions. And most of these questions will be related to personality and work habits rather than your qualifications. Remember-by the time you get to the peer interview you have been deemed qualified! And during the peer interview you may discover they are are not a good fit for you. Sounds like you will eventually find your place. Good luck! P.S. Volunteering is always a great way to get connected with positive people and do some valuable networking. You yourself said you were happiest wen helping others. And who couldn't use help in this economy?

ANY experience will help. While CNA experience may not be counted towards RN experience in regards to pay steps it most certainly will be of benefit to you. Understanding all roles of the healthcare team will make you a better nurse. If you are already working you must be aware of the flexibility in positions with regard to schedules. Stay on in a position that requires the minimum commitment such as one shift per month. This way you can still maintain certifications, CEUs, employee health screenings etc. while staying current in the job market. A current employee transferring to a new position/dept or sister facility is more financially viable for any business. And working while going to nursing school demonstrates to potential employers great time management and life balancing skills-very important skills for a nurse to possess!

seen it. never done it. people forget we live in an age of video surveillance. it's not tv but . . .

if you "already have a BA and an MBA degree with a 3.8gpa in each", and your "pre-req gpa is 3" why are you even considering an ADN program? Makes me wonder why you are not looking into programs that will allow you to go straight for the masters in nursing.