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You may also want to post this in the CA regional section to possibly get more feedback.

I wouldn't block her or ignore her or add her as a friend. Just let the request sit there...some people rarely check their facebook accounts....she may assume you are one of them. Just make sure everything is private so only your friends can see. Once you get the job you can do whatever.

I'm not sure about scholarships but if you work in a hospital your employer may help pay some of your tuition. I think my employer pays up to $1500/yr.

Birdiegirl31, Thanks so much for the response! I will be starting my new job in clinical trials research very soon which I'm very excited about. I love learning new things as well which is why I think this will be a great fit. The paperwork doesn't bother me too much as I'm used to charting, charting, and more charting. The M-F schedule with occasional call gives me some normalcy rather than my old crazy night shift schedule. Thanks again for the pros and cons, this helps a lot.

I just finished reading this thread about Mr. John...stories and people like this is why I like being a nurse... https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/goodbye-mr-john-541389.html :heartbeat

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This post reminds me of a particular nurse who always says "I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful job and great co-workers. I love my job." Problem is she is not a team player, ASSIGNS HERSELF easy patients, rarely moves from her chair, gossips incessantly and extremely emotional. When she is asked to do something she acts as if everything is a huge inconvenience to her email and suduko and tries to brush it off onto someone else. Ugh.

I would like to hear from some research nurses as to what they like about being a research nurse? Do you find clinical trials interesting? Is this area of nursing rewarding to you? Thanks! :)

As above poster pointed out, volunteering would be a great way to get a foot in the door. Good luck! :)

I would like to recommend a book called "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It may not be for everyone but I find a lot of knowledge and truth in this book. It may help you in situations such as your previous employer as well as every day life.

I agree with above poster. This has nothing to do with BSN vs ADN education. The unit sounds like it was chaotic and understaffed.

Have you thought about going to TCC? I know they have a points based system on criteria for admission. You can get in other ways aside from your GPA. If your ACT or SAT scores are good you get so many points and there's quite a few others. At least that's how it used to be..after your ADN you could bridge over at FSU or do the BSN courses online through a university. Once you are employed as an RN with your ADN, your hospital will probably help pay for some of your BSN courses. There were quite a few working mothers/wives in my nursing program, it's tough but will pay off in the end. Good luck! :) Here's some info if you haven't already looked...they do have a point system, just different. http://www.tcc.fl.edu/about_tcc/academic_affairs/division_of_health_care_professions/areas_of_study/nursing/admission_requirements

I don't see why it would be a problem. I have worked with nurses in L&D with many different backgrounds including ED. It's great you already have NRP. The only thing that may be difficult is being new and learning so much on a per diem schedule. It takes quite a while to orient new OB nurses, at least on my unit. We do have some float pool nurses, but they usually stay away from our unit as much as possible

Hmmm...any chance you want to work in the OR? You could get a jump by learning all the instruments working in sterile processing. That may help your chances of becoming an OR nurse. Just a thought.

This is true..I had all the prereqs having been a Psych major and a minor in Biology so it was a fairly easy transition for me. There are so many avenues you can take...good luck!

I have a B.S. in Psychology, then got my ADN (so I could start working asap) and then B.S. in Nursing. The big difference I found between the ADN and BSN is research. There is a ton of research in a BSN program.

I would take the night shift position. Especially being new to the unit, night shift tends to have fewer interruptions and makes it a little easier on the new nurse. Not saying night shift is easy, just different. Once you gain experience you can always look into switching to a day shift when available. Good luck! :)

I would go ahead and apply so long as you know you can follow through with the position. The worst that can happen is you aren't selected for the position.

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Oops...sorry, disregard, just noticed you work in a freestanding psych clinic.

Many hospitals have a diabetes resource nurse...maybe you could look into that? Otherwise, maybe you could have an inservice by someone from another unit that sees many diabetic patients so that you know policy, procedure and correct documentation.

Cook ahead and freeze into portion sizes...makes things a lot quicker and easier for everyone. Just have to remember to defrost :)

The hospital units where I have worked require you to call the unit and speak with the charge nurse as far in advance as possible. It's not ok to call in sick 30 minutes before you are supposed to be there...rude and unprofessional. The nurses that work on your shift will pick up your patient load or if the census is high and there is an on-call person, the charge nurse will call the on-call person scheduled for that particular shift to come in and work. Hope this helps.

When I was a student they just told us to stand in the corner out of the way. Having been a L&D nurse I would just let the nurse you are following know you would like to help with whatever she feels comfortable with. It may be position changes, fetching ice or water, helping mom relax, holding a leg during pushing. If you are in a C-Section it's probably best to stay in one place as to not contaminate sterile fields. Have fun and good luck! :)

Congrats! Always do your best and your job and life will be that much better :redpinkhe