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  1. Very discouraged!

    luvapug posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've been in orientation as a circulator for 3 1/2 months now and am feeling very discouraged! I feel like I'm never going to learn everything I need too and what makes it worse is that some of the...

  2. Which job???

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which job would you choose? Job #1: No benefits, less pay, less stress, less travel time, less challenging, less potential for growth, more time off, better hours, more family friendly, no other...

  3. Very discouraged!

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for your post! I just needed some encouragement to know that it would get better so I appreciate you letting me know

  4. Two job offers...torn on which to choose - advice?

    luvapug replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Even though the home health job is mostly weekends you would have your foot in the door to take a position that isn't all weekends when one came available. Was there a specific reason you left home...

  5. Circulators-do you ENJOY your position?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the advice! I would love to learn to scrub but they have scrub techs for that and will not pay an RN to do that now in our hospital. The older RN's do know how to scrub since they did it...

  6. Circulators-do you ENJOY your position?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Ok that' s good to know! We do have a smaller OR business and usually after lunch they are sending people home. They said this was a slower time of year so maybe when it picks up I'll get more...

  7. Return to Hospital from School Nursing. Any experience with this?

    luvapug replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I was a school nurse for 5 years and then took 10 years off to stay home with the kids. I went back to school nursing part-time for 3 years and this spring applied for a hospital position and was...

  8. Does anyone know how long it takes to get a temporary permit by endorsement?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Mine was finally posted online after 3 weeks and a day and I received the notice in the mail in 4 weeks. It was so frustrating waiting so long! I did get a hold of them and they had everything they...

  9. Interested in School Nursing. Thoughts? (Long)

    luvapug replied to LoveinlimeRN's topic in School

    I would call and ask whoever is in charge of the nurses. In our district, our supervisor would have certain times of the year she would give the orientation class. It wouldn't hurt to go ahead and get...

  10. Interested in School Nursing. Thoughts? (Long)

    luvapug replied to LoveinlimeRN's topic in School

    1.)What do you love about SN? the schedule!! Can't beat summers off, week long holidays off, snow days off, etc. I also love working with kids. 2.)What do you hate? It can get boring and not feel...

  11. Should I include work history from a LONG time ago?

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school almost 19 years ago and worked for around 6 years and then took off for 10 years to raise kids. I've been working part-time as a substitue school nurse for the last three...

  12. Should I include work history from a LONG time ago?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I will try the functional resume for sure which I have never done and see if that helps. Thanks for the

  13. HR recruiter sending me friend request on FB??

    luvapug replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-she may be checking you out a little more to make sure you're a good fit for them , she may just really like you and want to get to know you better to become a friend , she may be one of those...

  14. Do you work at your kid's school?

    luvapug replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Some school districts charge you tuition for out-of-district students-ours does. Also, just be aware that anytime there is a school program in the evening, sports, whatever, you will have to make...

  15. Need advice-should I apply AGAIN or let it go?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses! Wow! I was kind of thinking myself it might be over-kill to call her AGAIN but thought maybe I was being silly. The first time we had a major illness in the family so all...

  16. Need advice-should I apply AGAIN or let it go?

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a nurse who became a nurse manager. I took several years off to raise my kids and when I was ready to return to nursing I ran into her and she told me to apply if I wanted a job...

  17. This always makes me CrAzY...

    luvapug replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    You know I was thinking of making a small form type notice with blanks that I filled in ( or whoever saw the student) with student's name, time of visit, complaint, what was done, etc with a note at...

  18. I got a surprise this morning....

    luvapug replied to LACA's topic in School

    Congratulations!! I had a baby in November as well (several years ago) and other than the summer it's the second best time to be off because of all the holidays anyway. Just make sure to get most of...

  19. Questions about office nursing!

    luvapug posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was curious about the following questions: Is it hard to take time off if your child wakes up sick? How stressful or busy is it? What time do you get home? Do you get paid if you have to work over?...

  20. Questions about office nursing!

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks for your insight! I definitely understand the feeling alone as a school nurse and I don't like that at all! I may go ahead and try office nursing if the opportunity arises. I think I would...

  21. Questions about office nursing!

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Jahra-which specialty do you like the best-school or office nursing? Just wondering which you would prefer to work. I don't mind being busy-makes the day go faster. Thanks for your

  22. Questions about office nursing!

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks for the feedback guys! It does sound similar to what I'm doing now and maybe not enough difference to pursue. I'll have to think on it some

  23. Discussing Hygiene with Middle Schoolers

    luvapug replied to Flare's topic in School

    Our school system does the classroom talks too which helps but sometimes there's a particular kid...Honestly I just wish the teacher would say something to the kid because every time they send a kid...

  24. Will I regret it if I stay part-time?

    luvapug posted a topic in School

    I used to be a full-time school nurse and then quit to stay home with my babies. Several years later I'm now doing part-time and I LOVE it!!! I can get my kids off to school and be home before they...

  25. Will I regret it if I stay part-time?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in School

    Thank you for all your replies and advice! I really thought I'd get lots of go full-time replies so it was nice to be supported for what I feel convicted of doing. I took it all to heart and I do love...