Marisette

Marisette BSN, RN

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  1. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Marisette replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read all responses on this thread, but my state has few nursing unions and NO I don't get a break. I was eating candy because I was so hungry, but switched to a protein bar. This is common...

  2. Burned out

    Marisette replied to savotina's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel the burn out also and agree with all you said. However, I wonder if this is universal in nursing. Does it really matter what specialty of nursing? I don't think so. As for speaking out, I hate...

  3. Possible career change, wasting my time?

    Marisette replied to Kelly728's topic in Nursing Career

    sounds like your on your way. Don't quit now, and don't get discouraged, IF this is what you truly want and are very unhappy in your present job situation. You are young and the best time for change...

  4. FA Making us fill home pill boxes.

    Marisette replied to uberdialysisnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Med boxes are only helpful when patients take what is placed in them. I have found that some elderly, or confused, or disoriented and non compliant patients will pick and choose what pills they want...

  5. withdrew job application..but cant stop thinking about the area!

    Marisette replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked dialysis and your phebotomy and medical background will certainly help in the future. I think it's good to wait. You should be ready to take on a new challenge when you decide to make a move....

  6. Help!!! Can't find work!!!

    Marisette replied to nichole_byr78's topic in Nursing Career

    I recall graduating in 89 and there were not enough nurses to go around. Nurses were hired during initial interviews. Why are there so many nurses competing for jobs? Did the RN testing get easier,...

  7. How do you get a job with no RECENT exp.

    Marisette replied to CNPalmer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wonder if you can work as an LPN or medical assistant just to get your feet wet and later transition into nursing? Just a thought. Good

  8. Great nursing jobs out there :)

    Marisette replied to ICU, BSN, B.S., RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's so nice to read about happy nurses who enjoy their jobs. As I read all the post on this thread, it appears the happiest nurses for the most part have realistic patient to nurse staffing ratios,...

  9. FA Making us fill home pill boxes.

    Marisette replied to uberdialysisnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The Medfolio sounds like a great idea. I have not filled med. boxes in a dialysis facility, but have filled med. boxes for seniors who sometimes take up to 25 pills and it can very

  10. Salary Pay for Fresenius Medical or Davita?

    Marisette replied to naz220's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    $36.00 dollars per hour plus benefits at FMC, IL, but have worked there over 10 years. It's a good company with good benefits and comprable to hospital nursing jobs in my state. However dialysis jobs...

  11. Not what I signed up for-hang in there or bail?

    Marisette replied to luvapug's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation, sounds like you went from the pot to the frying pan. Starting a new job is very stressful so I would write the the plus and minuses before making a decision. If...

  12. I hate nursing!!!

    Marisette replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Nursing Career

    For outpatient or "office" jobs look at your city or state public health departments. Some large inner city hospitals have family practice centers who hire RN's. These hospitals may also have...

  13. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    Marisette replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congradulations on finding employment that makes you happy. I admire your courage. I know the skills learned in nursing can be used in many other careers, but I did'nt think potential employers could...

  14. Tell me the Pros and Cons of Nursing

    Marisette replied to NurseBanana's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to agree with ravenlpn. Nurses will usually get a job, but not always in the area you want to work at. Sometimes, health care providers, will not employ a OB nurse in the cardiac area or vise...

  15. Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy vs. Speech Pathology

    Marisette replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the person who posted, it depends on your personality. However, I have to say speech pathology. It sounds like a job where you have a one to one patient ratio and daytime working hours,...

  16. Pace Program

    Marisette replied to NiceShot's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a job with a pace employer. It sounds like it's a government grant program that provides care for elderly that would otherwise require nursing home placement. My understanding is...

  17. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    Marisette replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    wow. incredible to me, but I don't work the "hospital". I wonder if this is generally occuring in all states or if nurses that are unionized in some states, like California, have it better in the...

  18. How do you get a school nurse job for NYC Board of Education? Help.

    Marisette replied to PinkRNBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in a state and city similar to NYC. Nurses can apply by going to the board of education web site where there are posted job openings for teachers, nurses, other health care providers. Many of...

  19. I got the job!

    Marisette replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    Congradulations! I don't think I have heard of any conferences for school nursing, but you may want to look into that and see if it will help a little. Were you required to take any state...

  20. Clinic RN or Case Management

    Marisette posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have the option of working at a family Care clinic affiliated with a hospital or as a case manager for the elderly. I think I would work well in the clinic setting because I enjoy being busy and...

  21. Clinic RN or Case Management

    Marisette replied to Marisette's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks Katie5 for the suggestions. I will try this. The salary is good for both places, over $30/hr. Both have opportunities for growth in different areas. However, the hospital based position is...

  22. Can I find a "desk" RN job without experience

    Marisette replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    My definition of desk job. Coordination of patient's care,triaging calls, case management. It's hard work and you have nothing to be ashamed of for wanting to do this. You already have six months...

  23. Giving notice on my shift??

    Marisette replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Congradulations. I don't see a problem with giving your notice on Moday, if your off, as long as it's a two week notice or whatever the policy is in your workplace. I would not give three weeks if you...

  24. Can I find a "desk" RN job without experience

    Marisette replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Dialysis nursing can be very stressful and there are numerous skills you can learn there. You have to give it a little more time so you can put this on your resume. Then use it to your advantage. Look...

  25. I turned down a management job

    Marisette replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. I just had to respond to respond to this so I can find it and read it again to remind myself. Great quote, never heard it before.