RN_lor

RN_lor specializes in ICU.

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1. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

   RN_lor replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I guess both have pros and cons.. But i think you're lucky to have a M_F job.. I'd switch my 3 12-hr NOC shifts with

2. NCLEX Results

   RN_lor replied to iRNman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Yup.. There will be a formal pass letter from the Board of Nursing. They're the only ones that can issue the official results. :) Congrats btw! If u saw ur name with an active license, you're

3. Curious about psych nursing

   RN_lor posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I've worked at a psych floor before in a nursing home (not a dementia floor), taking care of 36 residents in their 30's - 60's with different psych diagnoses bipolar, schizophrenia, dissociative...

4. Weekend Only Nurse?

   RN_lor replied to tambourine's topic in General Nursing

   Yup.. The old job I work at (a nursing home), they have a weekend program.. U do 16-hr shifts on sat & sun.. So that's 32hrs already so they're considered part time but u get paid more because of...

5. New OB Nurse

   RN_lor replied to ht07401's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I want to work in OB. :))

6. What money can get you.

   RN_lor replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

   whoa! this girl should not be a nurse!!! maybe she should go work form daddy;s company or something...

7. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in First Year After Licensure

   So this week, I actually felt more comfortable.. Although I still doubt myself a lot.. Then my supervisor talked to me, told me, I seem to be unhappy about my job... & she can see that I look...

8. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I do respect my preceptor & I know she knows so much more than I do. I think it's just that way she talks to me. Like I'm supposed to know this & that already from school & when she was a...

9. Job jumper?!?

   RN_lor posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Ok so when i got my license, i applied practically everywhere... Story of the first 6 months of my career: after 2 mos of applying & job hunting, finally got an offer at an LTC.. Needless to say,...

10. Is it ok to take a break??

    RN_lor replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I actually want to do the same thing. Take a break & figure out what kind of nursing I want to do. & I haven't even working that long to feel burnt out. I just don't like what I'm doing. I've...

11. maybe nursing is not for me

    RN_lor replied to RN_lor's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who replied.. I just got a new job in ICU two weeks ago.. It's indeed a wonderful opportunity.. I'm exploring on this field of nursing for now.. Hopefully, everything works out.....

12. maybe nursing is not for me

    RN_lor posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am 23 years old & i ma a new nurse, ive been working for 6 months & i must say that i am very much overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that a nurse holds. on the other hand, im...

13. How long does it take to get endorsed in IL?

    RN_lor replied to amj12's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am a new grad nurse.. Originally licensed in The state of NY on sept 9, 2010.. I decided to move to IL, and after getting all requirements for endorsement in IL, I submitted my application sept30th...