beachfashionnursing replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing
Do what will make you happy. I am leaving my ICU job for a less-paying job in IR but I cannot put a price on happiness. I loved the ICU but it was stressful. There were nights that I worked that I...
beachfashionnursing replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nursing Career
Have you ever thought about ICU? I loved working in the ICU because it really gave me experience and it sharpen my critical thinking skills. Most of the time, the residents relied to us (nurses) for...
beachfashionnursing replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing
I live in Florida and the starting for new grads here is $23 I believe. Are you working nights? The night differential here is roughly $5 more per hour. Plus, we also have Clinical
beachfashionnursing replied to mofomeat's topic in General Nursing
I have been a nurse for five years now and here's what I know so far: 1) Its okay to cry. I cried one night inside the med room infront of my colleagues. I was charge nurse and had a full load of busy...
I did horrible in some of my nursing classes. I did well on L&D and Pediatrics but I do not work in those fields now, nor have I ever worked there. Don't give up. Try a different studying method....
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I think it was a little too extreme that you were fired over this. I work in an ICU and experienced nurses have made mistakes as well as new grads. To name a few......
They're hard but they pay well. My first nursing job was on nights and I absolutely loved it.. not so much now because I am older. Take a really good nap during the day. I used to clump my shifts...
beachfashionnursing replied to mitral's topic in General Students
You can land a job at a doctor's office or school nursing.. Something that is relatively low-key. I work in the ICU now but I am leaving it for another position because it is too stressful. I can't...
I have been a nurse for 5 years now. I enjoyed all my jobs except for my current one. Good news is: I only have a week left in this job. I am starting my new job in 2 weeks, different department and...