Palliative Care, DNP replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing
I work at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and we have a floor that is ortho/med surg, an oncology medsurg, a diabetic medsurg, a womens medsurg that gets mostly postop, and they are creating a...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to BeepingIV's topic in General Nursing
Quite honestly I am experiencing the very same frustrations as you are. This is precisely why I am beginning my MSN in August. I know that I have many years left to work and I will not be sane if they...
I realize you are worried about a full time position but this is an instance where you simply must put someone before you. You know how most people say to look out for number 1 well in this case I...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing
Unfortunately, I agree with you it is too dangerous these days to just stop. It would have been completely different if it was an obvious accident that needed a responder until EMS could
Palliative Care, DNP replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing
I go to work mostly for my pay check. So since none of these folks are signing my paycheck let them do what they want. Go in and be the best that you can be everyday. You don't have to go the movies...
It has been suggested to me by several people that I work with that I should apply for a Nurse Manager position that has come available. I hadn't considered it because I have only been a nurse for 2...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students
I myself have 2 degrees from a community college. My first was in education and the second was an ASN. I then completed my BSN through ODU. We all do what we need to do in life to get where we are...
Yes I do have to find my own preceptors but there are several at my hospital who will help me out:yeah:I am hoping to find a CNS position at the hospital when I am finished. Wharever unit has an...
Definitely good old fashion networking helps! It really is all in who you know sometimes in order to get a chance. Also, don't be afraid to start in LTC, Private Duty, Home Health, or whatever you...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing
Tips include 1) Organization: Do not be the nurse who appears clueless because you don't have everything together. 2) Show up to work on time! Your co workers do not appreciate having to wait on you...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
I am so glad to see this thread for ideas. I plan to start studying for this exam later this year. I wanted to become certified in med surg first so I am taking that in September. Our unit is med/surg...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to LB010811's topic in Oncology
It can be really difficult emotionally sometimes but it can be just as rewarding! i am going for my certification later this year after I have enough hours on the unit. I am going to get my...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to AMCNurse's topic in Medical-Surgical
Honestly, I believe that it is all trial and error. You may never find what you really love if you do not branch out. I had friends that only wanted L & D throughout school. Once they began...
Palliative Care, DNP replied to RexRN's topic in Medical-Surgical
I would suggest that you speak to the manager about the situation. You admitted that you would not have wanted the position. Could it be that was the impression your manager had and so she did not...