Hi Our unit may be switching to a DDNN with 5 off schedule. We currently work 2on 2 off, 3 on 2 off with only 2 weeks of nights.( 1 being 2 8hr shifts). Most of us take that week off using 2 stats...
Guest505077 replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing
I work in an intensive care setting- therefore it is primary nursing. I haven't done floor nursing (team) since I trained. I didn't like it then and based on what you have said, I certainly wouldn't...
Guest505077 replied to Guest505077's topic in General Nursing
I wish our employer would offer straight days in our unit - they don't. It doesn't matter if you have been there 3mtns or 20years... We work 5weeks in a row days, then the 2 weeks of nights... I...
Hi Does anyone work as an RN in an oral surgeon's office? Just wondering what the pay is like, what are the responsibilities. Any other info would be appreciated.
Guest505077 replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
my advice is to keep your eyes open, find one or two experienced nurses that you admire, respect their practice,knowledge, professionalism - they can be a "role model" for you *ask lots of questions-...
Guest505077 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing
I have been an NICU nurse for many,many years. I have seen alot of changes. In our unit, we are expected to care for increasingly complex infants without the adequate resources (mainly staff,...
Guest505077 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing
i don't think nursing is for you.... i don't care what type of nursing one does, but it does involve compassion and caring along with all the other skills, etc. if you do stick it out- please do not...
Guest505077 replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation
hi leolomb don't let the negative people bring you down or make you second guess yourself- you're a new grad- you just got a new job- that's great! you may find you love it, you may try a different...
don't get discouraged. You will land an interview and a job with perserverance. Years ago (and I do mean years ago) when then was actually an oversupply of nurses, it took me a few months before I got...
Guest505077 replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing
excellent article from the experience of a student so sorry you had that trying, frustrating time in your pregrad, your preceptor unfortunately was a poor example of what a truly caring professional...