Gratefulprn

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  1. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ever took a position base on money or distance etc. knowing it was a mistake but did it anyway? If so, what

  2. Accepted psych position..am now unsure due to family history......

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Depression/anxiety runs in my family including one of my parents (both now deceased) that was a true bipolar...several suicide attempts/hospitalizations UNTIL properly diagnosed and placed on...

  3. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    Gratefulprn replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    Every minute of everyday...I know EXACTLY what you are going through...I have an opportunity to work a PT job, low stress, not so great $ but enough we could get by w/my spouses income until I can...

  4. Thinking of leaving management to return to bedside nursing

    Gratefulprn replied to bboopRN4's topic in General Nursing

    You are the one who has to get up and go to the job...not your husband or anyone else. If your desire to return to bedside nursing is so strong then you should go back - bedside nursing - like...

  5. Gwinnett Medical Center PRN RN question..

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Anyone work PRN at Gwinnett Medical? If so, do you usually get enough hours a schedule or is it a few here and there? I know it's an excellent hospital to work at but it's too far for me to drive 5...

  6. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interviewed 2 weeks ago for a position that would work well for me given where I am at physically, emotionally and financially in life right now.....interview went fairly well though it was short....

  7. Happier at work than at home?

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone happier/less stressed at work then at home? I know this may sound "crazy" to many of you but I find being at work - though busy is actually a break from being home and I find myself...

  8. Happier at work than at home?

    Gratefulprn replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all who replied. You have no idea how much ALL of your comments and suggestions have helped...I sincerely mean

  9. Being bought by DaVita,,,,help!!!!

    Gratefulprn replied to nlhrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was offered a position w/Davita sometime back. I declined it because of the required travel - both in and out of state - as well as being told there is a Davitease (?) language that is spoken and...

  10. Satellite Healthcare.....Renal Advantage, Inc...????

    Gratefulprn replied to Harrison's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was offered a position with Davita last year...It was GREAT money but I was shocked when I was told the days are an "average" of 10-12 hours and that traveling to meetings within state and out of...

  11. Gwinnett Medical Center PRN RN question..

    Gratefulprn replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's for one of the medical floors...it seems the majority of what's available is 4 hr shifts which are to cover the gap between shift changes. There are about 5 available for the next schedule. I...

  12. How Long?

    Gratefulprn replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    Already had it before I took and passed the boards. It seems it's not that seamless for new grads

  13. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    Gratefulprn replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    First, I would suggest seeing someone re: the depression...that alone can color your perception of yourself and your life and effect your ability to think clearly, etc. Make sure there is nothing...

  14. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Gratefulprn replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Tish88...I sent you a

  15. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Gratefulprn replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been considering a position in a small dialysis clinic but have been hesitant for several reasons..this news makes things even more difficult...if the good nurses leave how will things change?...

  16. RN Bachelor's Degree

    Gratefulprn replied to Bprice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went straight the 4 yrs (high school to college for my BSN). Wasn't an issue and in fact, actually helped me land a job that I otherwise wouldn't have been considered for. My advice is if you can go...

  17. helppp, i think i hate nursing

    Gratefulprn replied to NursesRus's topic in General Nursing

    You may find long term care to be a better fit..or look to a health dept., or home health. These areas of nursing, depending on where you live, will hire a nurse w/less than a year. If nights is tough...

  18. I don't enjoy nursing school...

    Gratefulprn replied to jxlab's topic in General Students

    Doctors offices by and large hire MA's..as far as education..usually you have to have a BSN and/or certifications for whatever you would like to teach..some smaller hospitals will hire nurses into the...

  19. Thought I had the dialysis job...but no word in over a week..

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    MMmmmm...ok...interviewed for a dialysis position a little over a month ago..between the interview and today I was verbally offered the position based on the usual..background, drug screen, color...

  20. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    Gratefulprn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you went to an independent lab for this job call them and ask. Even if they did test for ETOH..if you stopped drinking before 1 a.m. (you went to sleep then) by 11 a.m. the level, even with the...

  21. Thought I had the dialysis job...but no word in over a week..

    Gratefulprn replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, I meant the mileage..I didn't think/expect to be reimbursed..I know its part of the hiring process but I really am at a loss as to why I have heard nothing at all. I am not going to call or email...

  22. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    Gratefulprn replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Could not imagine your schedule or some of the other ones mentioned on here. It exhausts me just reading about

  23. 10 hours shifts REALLY 10 hour shifts?

    Gratefulprn replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    From what I understand from the hiring manager, there is only one RN scheduled for the day - for 10 hours - the hiring manager is an RN so he is there for most of the day if back up is needed. Thank...

  24. 10 hours shifts REALLY 10 hour shifts?

    Gratefulprn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    One last question to follow up with a previous thread of mine...I seriously considering taking a position at a dialysis clinic,,this is all new to me..the nursing shifts are 10 hours...

  25. is the grass greener?

    Gratefulprn replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    Grass is grass..the reason it looks greener is usually because it's been covered in bull!@#$ that you can't see from a distance