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CM really is all day work and the isolation can be draining. Yes I am at home by 5pm but I can work till 9pm and not really be done with work. For that reason I am contemplating on returning to school and exploring my options. Probably take a defrayed course and then further certs to market myself.

Sorry for all the typos, i was typing on my phone

wow, really? that's so dreadful...did that nurse turn out ok) i can only imagine the frustration she is feeling...well i don't know then my friends, you have both advised very valuable points...so is it safe to say i should remain with brig a cm? i work nearly 12 hr days, 5 days a week. and even thought it's not mandated, if i don't work at this rate, i fall behind and the workload increases to mass mounds!

Thank-you and I agree that u shouldn't assume a management or FNP role without bedside experience. I was actually hopin that the education will make potential employers overlook my orig grad date and allow my upper education to help me be qualified for bedside nursing.

Hello everyone, I've been on this site before but never really posted a thread like the one I'm about to write- I'm dearly confused and would love input from anyone who is kind enough to spare some time. I graduated with my BSN in 08/2010 and passed my boards on 10/2010. Since then I've worked/volunteered at a clinic site for a few months but then tried my luck with working in a SNF for a week. That one week was seven days too long- without going into much detail (as many already know of the complexities of a SNF), the facility was practicing in ways that I didn't agree with both personally and professionally, so I left. My thought at the time was to return to school and get my MSN in administration or FNP. Well during this time I was given a job offer for Worker's Comp Field Nurse Case Management. The job is tolerable and as much as I want to say I love the work...I don't. I soon realized that I went to school to become a clinical nurse- a NICU, L&D, or Mother/Baby nurse to be exact. Now my question goes to all of the experienced CMs or experienced RNs...am I right in my mind to think this? Or am I in the whole, "the grass is greener on the other side," phase. Should I be thankful for the job I have and roll with the punches? Or should I work and concurrently pursue my dreams? Please be kind in responses- I'm not looking for a huge debate, just some guidance. Thank-you in advance to all those who are willing to respond, it is greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone, I've been on this site before but never really posted a thread like the one I'm about to write- I'm dearly confused and would love input from anyone who is kind enough to spare some time. I graduated with my BSN in 08/2010 and passed my boards on 10/2010. Since then I've worked/volunteered at a clinic site for a few months but then tried my luck with working in a SNF for a week. That one week was seven days too long- without going into much detail (as many already know of the complexities of a SNF), the facility was practicing in ways that I didn't agree with both personally and professionally, so I left. My thought at the time was to return to school and get my MSN in administration or FNP. Well during this time I was given a job offer for Worker's Comp Field Nurse Case Management. The job is tolerable and as much as I want to say I love the work...I don't. I soon realized that I went to school to become a clinical nurse- a NICU, L&D, or Mother/Baby nurse to be exact. Now my question goes to all of the experienced CMs or experienced RNs...am I right in my mind to think this? Or am I in the whole, "the grass is greener on the other side," phase. Should I be thankful for the job I have and roll with the punches? Or should I work and concurrently pursue my dreams? Please be kind in responses- I'm not looking for a huge debate, just some guidance. Thank-you in advance to all those who are willing to respond, it is greatly appreciated.

Hi folks, has anyone heard from RR UCLA General Surgery (8e/8w)? Its almost been a month since my interview and I did call to leave a f/u voicemail but to no reply. Currently I'm contemplating a f/u email...what are your thoughts? Is it too forward/agressive or could be the right nudge?

I feel your pain. I haven't heard from the General Surgery unit either :/ Waiting..

Has anyone been accepted or rejected from RR UCLA General Surgery (8E/8W) yet? Waiting...

Hello everyone, has anyone heard from RR UCLA General Surgery (8E/8W)?

Hello friends, has anyone heard from General Surgery RR UCLA? I interviewed on 4/14 and haven't heard of any news yet either. After the two week mark, I called the HR who directed me to call the UD. I called the UD and was only able to leave a voice mail- since then, I'm back on waiting mode. Hence, any information would be greatly appreciated!

Has anyone heard from RR UCLA General Surgery (8E/8W) yet? I'm so nervous!!

Thanku for replying! The last name to the director that I interviewed with doesn't start with an A Oh well! Waiting....waiting :)

Has anyone heard from General Surgery? It's the 8E/8W unit...Any news and input would be greatly appreciated!

I highly doubt that! :) I firmly believe that a lot of thought and consideration goes into selecting an employee for a hospital, especially one as prestigious as UCLA! If you're busy then my guess is they'll leave you a voicemail and only when there is no response or you deny the position, will they move on to the next candidate!