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  1. My wife and I are going back to school for nursing. And my wife asked me if I read about anyone really hating their job as a nurse. I beileve we want to be bedside nurses of somesort, not sure what unit or the ER. I guess before she starts going back...
  2. I hate my phone

    You have a very unorganized scheduler. You basically will have to put your foot down. Tell her you must know your schedule at the very minimum the last day you work. Any changes will have to be told on the clock when you come back in. More than likel...
  3. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    Was just thinking about what the above poster wrote. Employers use facebook, myspace, etc. and all these websites now when looking into apps. I like my life private as well. You will never will catch me posting things on the internet about me. I was ...
  4. The face of nursing is changing.

    Hate to say it, but everything is turning into revolving around the Insurance Comapanies. To many people hired to save a buck rather than provide better care. I don't want to turn this into a political debate, but got to wonder if maybe the Governmen...
  5. Second nightshift completed

    Like others have said, you need some time to adjust. Just try to figure out your schedule and stick to it. Changing your schedule you will always feel like this. Now, you still can take naps and that just like you did on day shift to help you relax, ...
  6. Nice link to help you prepare http://www.nursecareers.com/QuestionstoAnswer.html Nice link to ask interviewer. http://www.ultimatenurse.com/questio...-interview/54/ I googled and tons on info poped up. Best of luck!
  7. First shift on night

    My friends who get up a hour early to meet at Mcdonalds? Stop acting like you quite your life if you take a night shift job. Its exactly the same. You make time for friends, don't leave them if they want to improve there life or get a new shift.
  8. I like what previous poster said. I think 8 years is great since they know you don't job hop. Just have a nice list of questions to ask them and look them straight in the eye and be confident. There was a person on here once who said she googled "que...
  9. NO jobs for new nurses, I may quit school.

    EVERY job out there has cut back and have people doing more work than before. I went from hating to much overtime down to 32 hours a week for a LONG time. It got so bad I had to go into my plant managers office and straight up tell him I did not put ...
  10. First shift on night

    Wrong. Your true friends will figure out a time with you to meet. It may be breakfast now instead of supper. If you keep to your schedule the entire time your on night shift you sleep 6-8 hours. The same as if you were on first shift. Drinking plenty...
  11. My wife and I started looking. No program we found is full time employment friendly. So we decided my wife was going to go to University of Cincinnati and start here BSN part time. In 3 years when were more financially secure she will go full time an...
  12. Interpretations please

    They are well known to be the beautiful, powerful workhorses on the farm. The heavy duty powerhouses. Gentle, Graceful, Powerful Giants in their field!
  13. Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

    That is great advice, however we both make what the max CNA can earn and still struggle with bills. I'm pretty sure I'm ready, she is very emotional and that what scares me about her. Since I carry the insurance, she has to go to school first. So ho...
  14. Any good Psych nurse units near Dayton, OH?

    One thing about Ohio is that you pay for the city you live in pretty much. If they are that high they probably are a really good school system, live on golf courses, and beatiful landscaping thourghout the city. But 2 exits up the same house may be 3...
  15. TN ICF MR/DD RULES & REG's HELP

    Not to scare you more, but lawyers specialize in this exact subject. Maybe can get you thinking about your own liability and your place of employments. http://www.carlbrownlaw.com/Practice-Area-Overview/Transportation-of-Disabled-Persons.shtml
  16. What do you think of this?

    Don't use lotion at work, but when off and after a shower ecspecially. I wouldn't think lotion and latex gloves would mix well either.
  17. TN ICF MR/DD RULES & REG's HELP

    Right to work state has nothing to do with it. If it requires 2 people to safely load them into the bus, then that is the number 1 thing to remember here. What if something slips and the client gets hurt? Number 2 thing is you are young. DO NOT hurt ...
  18. What do you think of this?

    Most hand sainitizers are alcohol based. Use lotion to keep from drying out as much as you can put on. A good lotion. Some of the cheap ones have alcohol in as well, so be careful. Also every chemical you use are in the MSDS. Required by law. Ask you...
  19. How do *you* tell your patient "No"?

    The bathroom would be a no for me, unless the they have a bad back, get dizzy, etc. However, it depends on there limits per doctor. Plus would rather do a few swipes myself just make sure its done correctly to prevent future health issues if need be....
  20. Nightshifters

    You just have to adjust your schedule and keep to it. Plan out what schedule you want now. On you off days keep that schedule as much as possible. Do not convert to a day shifter on your days off, unless absolutly neccesary, ex. kids ball game. If yo...
  21. It has been a year-still no job

    I wouldn't let i scare me to much. The way I look at it a lot have post-poned retirement or went back to work due to the bad economy to help their family out. As soon as it turns around I beleive a lot will be hiring again. Also have to look at the "...
  22. It has been a year-still no job

    Travel Nurse wants at least a years experience however. Are you getting interviews at all? If no, relocating for a few years maybe the right choice. If you are getting interviews, may want to have some interview classes from friends or family and see...
  23. Help me decide career path

    I will try to make a long story short. My wife and I both pretty much hate our jobs. I was looking at help wanted ads and finding nothing that looked good or payed even close to what I make now. $17. 20 a hour. I feel stuck of course. All of a sudden...
  24. New RN hating night shift

    One thing you could do if have glass doors is put HEAVY curtain rod over the doors with the thickest drapes you can find that touch the floor. Must block light tho, so real thick. You will still have light coming out the sides, but 95 percent of ligh...
  25. New RN hating night shift

    I work 3rd shift and here is my secret. Put Aluminum foil over your window to block all light. Have a fan and air plugs. Remove the phone from your bedroom if possible. Do not change your schedule unless absolutly necassary. Do not drink caffeine 6 h...