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  1. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 3-11p I had no social life or did not see my child. You have to way the lesser of the evils. The thing about three twelves is that if you can..(we made our own schedules and the manager...

  2. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My vitamin D was a third of what it should of been. In the winter I saw no light. It was dark when I went to work and dark when I went home. But, if I had to choose I would choose 7p-7a all over...

  3. RUSHED NARC COUNT

    nurse.sandi replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Great posts. I

  4. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I knew all that. Just needed it

  5. Monitored nurse needs job choice advice, nursing home or drug research?

    nurse.sandi replied to godiva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I worked LTC for 8 years and I agree it was brutal at times. I do not personally want to ever go back, but the way things are I may have to. I have had tender touching moments with many patients and...

  6. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. That makes sense. This whole thing is just so

  7. Student summer externship in ER

    nurse.sandi replied to flyingchange's topic in Emergency

    HI. Head over to your local bookstore. They should have reliable and respectable books to choose from. I am thinking you will recognize some of the names of the publishers. Maybe you could choose a...

  8. New Grad RN, BSN in So. California Seeking Nursing Job Alternatives - Please advice!

    nurse.sandi replied to gs_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I agree. I keep reading there is still a shortage and I have read the projections for the trend. The literature also suggests that we do not have enough nursing instructors, therefore they can not...

  9. Injured on the job-very sad

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you. I came to this site to vent, share, and help if I can. I keep it all bottled up and my family is sick of hearing about it. I figured there would be other health care providers who...

  10. HUGE dilemma I need advice!

    nurse.sandi replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters but shouldn't the human resource department being the ones to talk to OP? At the hospital I worked at when someone was being terminated or asked to resign HR and the...

  11. Need some encouragement:Stretched thin

    nurse.sandi replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I could have written that post, too. Several friendly advice from a nurse who worked a heavy fast paced dayshift stepdown unit. First, if you feel that stressed out see your Dr. and talk to...

  12. Quick question...

    nurse.sandi replied to iggy.minne's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what you want to do and where you want to

  13. Urine drug test too dilute??!!

    nurse.sandi replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many people have given you answers and used their hospital's drug screen policy. I have taken many urine drug screens and never been given any instructions nor ever seen a policy on this. Where is...

  14. Injured on the job-very sad

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you. I do not have a BSN. But they want the instructors to be able to lift. Already tried that..I have the experience and I am a education doctoral candidate. Going to be a college professor but...

  15. New Grad RN, BSN in So. California Seeking Nursing Job Alternatives - Please advice!

    nurse.sandi replied to gs_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Wow. Since you are not experienced it will be difficult to get a travel job. I am here in MI and CA recruiters call. Times are hard. Try and stay positive. Even us senior nurses are having a hard time...

  16. CNA waiting to take state certification

    nurse.sandi replied to SkinnyLatte's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Things are hard everywhere. Try and relax. If you have to see if you can find some other type of job just to tie you over. Find out if there are any facilities in your area that actually teach...

  17. RUSHED NARC COUNT

    nurse.sandi replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Always take your time with narc counts. This is a huge priority. And to those nurses who yell at you...that is thier problem. Stop and tell them this is your

  18. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had good nights and then nights I had a hard time. I am a night person, but sometimes you just need to sleep at night. There are positive reasons to work at night. Less people around telling you...

  19. need advice on getting hired (RN with employment gap)

    nurse.sandi replied to pinklilly_07's topic in General Nursing

    Your cover letter is important to get you an interview. Do not put any negative issues in a cover letter. Change it and make sure it is positive. Good

  20. Venting about job search...Has anyone experienced this?

    nurse.sandi replied to rnnow09's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the same problem, even after I was hired. I waited 5 monthes for a facility to bring me on board. When that happened...I called and told them I was interviewing the next day with our...

  21. Longer length scrub top?

    nurse.sandi replied to Moaca's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You could try getting a seamstress to make scrub tops for you. This is just an idea...how about adding material to the bottom of your tops. I do not know what your dress code is, but if you know...

  22. Why cant i feel content? Career advice please!

    nurse.sandi replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your head up. Stay positive. Keeping looking. It will work out for you when it is right. Try and find a few good things about your situation. There are a lot of people out of work who probably...

  23. I think I have ADHD but I'm afraid to ask my Dr.

    nurse.sandi replied to coffeelover10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do not be ashamed. Seek

  24. Does nursing programs/hospitals accept students/nurses with Hepatitis B?

    nurse.sandi replied to Makopapa's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank

  25. Does nursing programs/hospitals accept students/nurses with Hepatitis B?

    nurse.sandi replied to Makopapa's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You could contact a lawyer in your states. I think this goes hand in hand with civil