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  1. FEELING GUILTY!!! New(ish) grad, @ job 6mo, got call for another job... help!?!

    edwindelahiggins replied to Nihalu54's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Normally, I'd say you should stick it out the entire year. I'm in a similar sitution as you. I love the place I'm at, but the commute kind of sucks. There are major hospitals within 2-3 miles of...

  2. Working 2 job vs doing overtime

    edwindelahiggins replied to widmaerjm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the nurses that I worked with said the best bet is to get a per diem job. She says that the pay is more and you supposedly don't get taxed as

  3. if you could do it over again....

    edwindelahiggins replied to abiggie's topic in General Nursing

    Solid passive-aggressive attempt at invalidating my

  4. if you could do it over again....

    edwindelahiggins replied to abiggie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for about 8 months and I would say give it some consideration but weigh your options. I had a bachelors degree in history and was planning on teaching and coaching high school...

  5. Night shift nurses-tips on sleeping regular hours

    edwindelahiggins posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new graduate night nurse working on a med-surg floor for 4-5 months now. I'm surprised at how I've been able to adjust to sleeping during the day. I like the pace on nights and my co-workers...

  6. Night shift nurses-tips on sleeping regular hours

    edwindelahiggins replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    thanks. Not really. I've always sort of had issues sleeping at night. It's generally mental I think. I do go way too hard on the caffeine

  7. Transitioning from night shift to day shift.

    edwindelahiggins replied to asarn86's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the same concerns myself. I just started nursing in May and I've been on nights and I really like it. My manager asked me if I'd be interested in days and right now the answer is honestly...

  8. How to Adjust to Working Night Shift

    edwindelahiggins replied to NurseNRC84's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the nclex in February and have been working on a med surg unit since April. I love nights. My advice would be to try and get at least 6 hours of sleep during the day. I'm usually in bed by...

  9. How to pad your resume?

    edwindelahiggins posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started a new graduate residency position on a med surg floor. I am trying to best position myself for a job in a more acute setting 12-18 months from now. Aside from making connections here...

  10. How many of you guys cant find jobs?

    edwindelahiggins replied to nyrn310's topic in Men in Nursing

    *naive to say that men AREN'T physically stronger than

  11. How many of you guys cant find jobs?

    edwindelahiggins replied to nyrn310's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think it's naive to say that, on the whole, men are physically stronger than women. It may be true that women have been doing the same thing but physiologically we are the stronger

  12. How many of you guys cant find jobs?

    edwindelahiggins replied to nyrn310's topic in Men in Nursing

    Keep your head up. I moved to Atlanta had 3 interviews out of 20 plus applications and got one offer from my current employer. In this economy you have to go the extra mile. Volunteer. Network. Pad...

  13. Anyone relocating after your program finishes?

    edwindelahiggins posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm exactly 2 months away from pinning for my ASBN program at Umass. I've lived in New England my whole life (26 years) and I'm strongly considering a move down to Atlanta. I've got family down...

  14. Anyone relocating after your program finishes?

    edwindelahiggins replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Male Nursing Students

    thanks a lot man and congrats. I really think i'd like to get med surg just for the experience but pediatrics interest me. I"ve been a CNA at a nursing home for 3 + years so hopefully that will look...

  15. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    edwindelahiggins posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a 24 year old male entering an accelerated BSN program at Umass in September. Although it has very little to do with my desire to go into nursing, the gender discrepency (supposedly 93%-7% in the...

  16. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Andrew, I'm currently enrolled in the program right now. I've really enjoyed it and it certainly has it's lists of pros and cons. The clinical experience has been tough but definitely...

  17. is 3rd shift inevitable for new nurses?

    edwindelahiggins posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting a 17 month ABSN program in the fall. I've worked as a 2nd shift CNA at an LTC for the past 15 months. I'll pick up the occasional 3rd shift to make some extra dough and I have found it...

  18. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got mine on the 27th as well. -Ned P.S. Dan-any idea if we need to put down a deposit on the

  19. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    edwindelahiggins replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    thanks fellas. The #'s look good to me. I've got orientation on June 29 so I guess that'll shed more light on the

  20. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thanks a ton, again. I've been a CNA for the past 15 months. What sort of work did you do? I was thinking of trying to pick up a per diem job or maybe substitute teaching while i'm up there. Will...

  21. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    j227, thanks a ton for the quick and thorough response. Is working, even on a per diem basis, completely impossible/inadvisable. Also, did you find it hard to find employment after completing the...

  22. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    J227, how many days a week do you spend on the actual amherst campus? I live about 1 hour 20 away in woodstock ct and i'm weighing the benefits of possibly relocating. If i relocate to amherst area...

  23. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    sorta curious to see what the gender/age/previous education discrepancy is. 24 year old male with a BA in history

  24. 25 pushups

    edwindelahiggins replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think that is awesome, and I hope that fitness and nutrition are promoted by nurses. I'm entering an accelerated BSN program this fall, and I really hope that i can incorporate my passion for...

  25. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

    edwindelahiggins replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    monikki-I think we'll find out at orientation. Are you relocating for the program or do you live near amherst? I'm about an hour and a half away need to figure out if i can justify commuting or if i...