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I agree, this seems too high, and other options sound good. One thing I would advise in your decision making. If you want to advance in your career, or someday leave bedside nursing, your BSN will open doors you may not be thinking of now. I never thought I would want to leave hospital nursing, but after 15 years of ICU I was tired of heartbreak, shift work, holidays and was developing back pain. I know this sounds whiny now, but I ended up monitoring drug studies for a major drug company. More money, better benefits, better pension, and a job I really enjoyed. Jobs I didn't know existed when was a young grad.

I checked the site - they have chocolate covered sunflower seeds and jelly beans. Poor idea, and I did complain to them. Remember those sugar cigarettes with the red tips that were popular when I was a kid. I think this falls into the same catagory. So OP, I'm still in your court!

Since they call them "chocolate sunflowers" in the ad, I assume it is a real product - and as OP states very ill advised. I think I'll check out the website and complain. Gag or not we should be responsible.

It's boring, but I would just use date and initials. What seems like a cool slogan today may be meaningless or too cute in 5 years.

One more suggestion - if it is truly unsafe - report it. To the city or county, to the state, to medicare, to the health department. Anyone who would do an inspection or audit.

Just tell the truth, no embellishments - just like you told us. No blaming other shifts, just the facts. You reported it properly, you have good instincts; I'm sure it will all be fine after the dust settles, and you have learned a valuable lesson. Always check for yourself.

Interesting question, but since her reason for connecting with you is her RECENTLY diagnosed son, I think you made the right decision. If you later connect, for example, through a support group, then I think it would ok.

Funny. Yesterday I got suckered into stopping at one of those Dead Sea skin care kiosks in the mall - the girl took one look at my hands and asked "are you a nurse?". I haven't done bedside care in 20+ years. Go Figure!

While I completely agree with this - just where do they belong? No job is a place I would want to hire a thief. Someone rummaging through co-workers purses happens everywhere, or taking from the job site, etc and should not be tolerated. Probably the same reason shoplifters used to get a pass - it takes a big crisis to get action. Most institutions just want the problem to go away by magic. No controversy, no mess.

Again, don't expect the police to do much more than take a report. But at least you will have followed through.

IMHO, I think the blouse and jacket are a better choice.

My gut reation is - no. Nothing says professional like a jacket.

Press charges, but don't be too dissappointed if nothing comes of it.

Just ask for the interveiw to be rescheduled - no explaination needed, YOU HAVE A PRIOR COMMITTMENT. The pinning ceremony may or may not sound like a lame excuse, so better not to give one. Good Luck.

I enjoyed my drives, too. It gave me time to decompress - not that I needed so much of that with a nicer job. In reality, I got home about the same time as when I lived 15 miles from a more stressful job, where I never got out on time anyway. I did not mind working weekends and holidays - until I didn't have to anymore! WOW , so that's how the rest of the world lives. Something to be said for that, too. Twice I was snowed into work - had to stay since the next shift didn't get in, but that happened at the closer job, too. Snow days do happen, both getting to work or getting home, but that happens no matter how far away the job is. I would go for the interview - then see what happens. Worst case, you take the job and it doesn't work out, then you look closer to home next time. Best case - you love it and make lost of $$$$! Good luck.

I used to drive 45 miles each way, but some folks I worked with were doing 70+ miles one way. A lot depends on the roads you will travel - freeways? fast and well tended? Multiple routes if traffic boggs down? If it works out would moving closer be an option? Will the extra road time away from home be a problem for you and your family?

I might do it - but be sure you are up to it, and will have the time you need for school. You may want to get everyone together and work out a reasonable schedule for you and your brothers. I'm a little uneasy about the money - it is helping family; but paying you is an alternative to expensive stranger care. Just be sure everyone understands each others responsibilities, and how lomg this situation can be expected to continue. What are the plans if he is too much to take care of, etc. Maybe have a defined trial period and see how it goes. Good luck with your family and your nursing future.

A classmate of mine tried to do this, and fell asleep on the couch while the toddler was watching cartoons. Toodler decided to climb over the babygate on the stairs, fell and hit his head, died in her arms. Obviously this sort of scenario is the worst case, and could have happened even if she had been awake; but she will never forgive herself. Marriage fell apart, and she quit nursing. I lost touch years ago, but still often think of her.

I can tell you what I did - Clinical Research.

In most cases, it will be easier to transfer when positions in other departments are posted, than it would be to get in from the outside. At least you will have an edge, make lots of contacts and have a good reputation.

probably, because many places have preferential hiring for veterns.

Since you had your job hunt on hold for only a month or so, there is no need to mention it. Everyone is having trouble finding a job, how would they know your weren't looking during that time? As far as this place - I don't know that it matters, It may look good to say you had the training, it accounts for some of your time. I'm sure the employers know about the per diem jobs, so it will not be a surprise to them that you never got any assignments. Good luck in your search!

Working afternoons isn't much better - home from work at 12:30, in bed around 1:30 - 2:00, mother in law always liked to call about 8:00 - oh are you asleep?! Or be knocking on the door at 9:00. If we were up, we'd be in our robes. GRRRR....

Good attitude - it will be a lousy week; but I imagine they think it is good to see all the shifts to better understand the whole 24 hr flow. It really does help to see what the other shifts have to deal with - instead of playing the "only my shift works" game. Congrats on the new job!

I'm going to play devil's advocate - I am guessing most responders are women. As a generalization, women will sacrifice pay and benefits for a "happier" work envirnment. Most men will tough it out to provide for their families. But if you are carrying the family's insurance, you have an obligation to keep your family covered - you may not be sick, but you could get hit by a bus! There is a reason jobs are called work - you and your husband need to work out the best arrangement for your family, and that may be a suckier job for a wile.