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  1. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in General Nursing

    On another post someone wrote that many times they would like to leave nursing but don't know where else to go..I completely identify with that statement and wondered...are we, as nurses, pigeonholed...

  2. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A coworker of mine was offered a hospice position for a small company that has not been in business much over a year. They told her the census is "less than 10" so at this point she would work M-F...

  3. Ballpark RN Pay in GA???

    Lucky724 replied to HarmonyRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Average hourly rate for RN's in Ga is $30/hr. Some places higher, some lower depending on specialty, experience, degree etc..as far as housing goes, that is also highly dependent on where you live....

  4. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    She met with the hiring CEO again..promises were made but the basics were still the same. She declined the

  5. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not sure what you meant by suspicious of the place not getting more business..but I agree..she said the salary is "a little over 70/yr" but the benefits I don't know about - she didn't say. Didn't...

  6. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's what I think will happen in her case...that she will end up being burnt out and basically working everyday - especially since she is the only RN. Thank you for the

  7. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'll pass this

  8. on call requirement

    Lucky724 replied to leisamartinez's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I posted a questions re: hospice call yesterday..someone I work w/has been offered a high salary FT M-F position w/a very small local hospice. They are telling her she will be the RN on call...

  9. Should I run...

    Lucky724 replied to lynn1993's topic in Addictions

    There is an inpatient psych facility in my area and I know someone who works there..the staffing you describe is very much like there..she has techs and LPN's that work with her but she is the only...

  10. 12 hour oe 8 hour shift better for depression/anxiety/mental illness?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Am curious to what you all think about working as a nurse (or any healthcare provider in general) with mental health issues and how shift work helps/hurts you in managing your mental health...have...

  11. From OR nursing to GI Lab

    Lucky724 replied to schmoodle's topic in Gastroenterology

    I work in an outpatient GI clinic (MD owned)..narcs are counted before the first procedure and after the last one. Fent & Versed are used, sometimes Demerol &/or Phenergan. It's conscious...

  12. Not happy with bedside

    Lucky724 replied to mestiza90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    kt1109 you can always stay PRN where you are or somewhere else & take the outpatient clinic position..having NICU on yoru resume, at least where I live, makes you highly desirable for employment...

  13. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    Lucky724 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both..I am soon to return to 12 hour shifts by choice. I have found that working a M-F or even M- Thur 8 hour days are really 9-10 hours & I am more tired, more stressed than I was...

  14. Athens Tech-Can I Apply if I've Been Dismissed from My First Program?

    Lucky724 replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I would apply to AT if I were you and go from there..you have already spoken to someone at AT who said you should be fine with reapplying..if admissions has questions I'm sure they will ask you..with...

  15. Will I find a job?

    Lucky724 replied to Ashley.edwards26's topic in Retired Nurses

    Given you never worked as a nurse - it sounds that way from the post above - you would be viewed as a new grad I'd think and like others have stated, one that didn't continue right out of school to...

  16. Anyone work only per diem with an agency?

    Lucky724 replied to KKEGS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'd think w/as specialized as your skill set is you would be able to maintain steady work PRN - you can always let it be known you are willing - if you are - to work other units. Another option would...

  17. "You can't call off!"

    Lucky724 replied to snow22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My only comment is you seem to have a LOT of anxiety..about what is happening, could happen, did happen, accidents, not being able to get help, etc. As another poster said, you may want to take a...

  18. Need help making a decision

    Lucky724 replied to mb55's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked both hospice and HH..if call is a deal breaker for you then HH would be the way to go because unlike hospice, most HH calls were not something you would go out for - in HH if there is an...

  19. Good GI triage book?

    Lucky724 replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Gastroenterology

    SGNA | Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. >

  20. Endoscopy Nurse Books??

    Lucky724 replied to eemurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    SGNA | Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. >

  21. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    Lucky724 replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    In the southern states this salary isn't unusual..or less..wages aren't very good here - at least not in

  22. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    Lucky724 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know, I know..another "which job should I chose" post - I really am stuck and would like other nurses/healthcare opinions since this group really understands...I've "overthought" these offers until...

  23. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, to just have a steady income and a work/life balance...for me, that is what has been missing for a long while...long term, down the road maybe (maybe!) move back into a management position...

  24. Where do you work? (Hospital)

    Lucky724 replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Worked at Northside in the past - very nice hospital, treats employees well..hiring process takes some time but worth it. They have multiple locations..ATL hospital traffic is

  25. Am I crazy??

    Lucky724 replied to DestinyLynneRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You will see a lot of posts on here about the benefits of 12 hour shifts versus 8 hour shifts (M-F). I've worked both and frankly depending on where I was in life at the time, it's why I worked one or...