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  1. Normal for clinic nursing?

    AJ1980 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have been at this GI office/clinics for a little over a week and I'm contemplating leaving. I have 7 years experience in the hospital in surgery and IR experience and this is first time in clinic...

  2. Weekend hospice nursing job

    AJ1980 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was thinking of interviewing for a weekend hospice nursing job. I'm new to the hospice world as my experience is in OR nursing and Interventional Radiology but I'm sick of working 5 10-12hr M-F days...

  3. Normal for clinic nursing?

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Its been a challenge and I have been constantly compared to the nurse I replaced. How great she was and how she did it all. It's

  4. Normal for clinic nursing?

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Apparently we aren't allowed any overtime or will be written up. So apparently I'm suppose to have everything done at end of day. So can't stay late to

  5. Start new job with no orientation

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that's crazy. I really go into work having no idea what or how to do my job. I try asking other nurses for help and I think some are very new too and as clueless as I. It's a different specialty...

  6. Start new job with no orientation

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just finished my first week in a very busy multi doctor clinic. Each doctor has their own clinic within the clinic. The nurse I replaced I got to "train" with her for a couple of hours the first day...

  7. Start new job with no orientation

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah there's no assistance or IT department. Yeah no orientation at all..it's been interesting. I can really honestly say I've never had a job with NO orientation in my entire

  8. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in Interventional Radiology department and I HATE it. The big factor is the work hours. Of course when I interviewed HR told me it would be m-f morning 8hr shifts and every 4th...

  9. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Our child care has been costing $400/month total for both kids. He works full time hours with PRN status. I know he said if he goes full time he would take a pay cut vs PRN pay. When he asked at work...

  10. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is supportive on whatever I want to do. I know he hasn't liked my work schedule either and has definitely taken its toll on my

  11. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I think being active in my children life from baby stage to teenage is important. I'm not going to lie working 5 10-12hr days plus every other weekend and call doesn't exactly light my fire. I...

  12. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Trying to decide if worth taking cut in salary to have more flexibility and learn new area of nursing. But I understand I need money to survive as

  13. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    From base

  14. Take a pay cut to go to office

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I definitely get OT at current job but it does get taxed to death too. The new job I know is salaried with end of year bonus. But still would be less than what I make. Again was looking at the...

  15. Best nursing job for parent

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have experience. Forgot to mention husband works PRN but full time hours. I thought about buying insurance if went

  16. Best nursing job for parent

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started job and on orientation period and have been working M-F 10-12hr days plus every other weekend call and four days a week of call regularly. Of course that was not told to me on my interview....

  17. Interventional Radiology considered critical care experience?

    AJ1980 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was looking into CRNA school and it mentions having critical care experience. I currently work in Interventional Radiology and prior worked in Outpatient Surgery as circulator and PACU. I wasn't...

  18. Resign in orientation

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a new job in a different department/area of nursing than my background. Im in a critical care nursing area. I feel discouraged as I thought I was doing better than what was told to me...

  19. Resign in orientation

    AJ1980 replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I didn't like not knowing that I'm messing up until a meeting with Charge and manager. They have had me orienting with different people and one nurse does things one way and charge does things...

  20. Is Interventional Radiology considered critical care experience

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was considering CRNA school but didn't know if Interventional Radiology was considered critical care experience. Or if it was just ICU. We do moderate sedation, work with ventilation patients and do...

  21. Job Market for RNs in LA area

    AJ1980 posted a topic in California Nursing

    My family and I were looking to relocate to the LA area from FL. The pay in FL is awful for nurses..def not good with matching cost of living. How is the job market out there for RNs? I have 4 years...

  22. Working at Johns Hopkins

    AJ1980 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey all..Johns Hopkins has expressed interest in employing me and a few other hospitals. How is it at Johns Hopkins? I hear they have a great reputation but don't know much about working for the...

  23. Application process/Job opportunity for VA

    AJ1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I applied to VA clinic exactly one month ago. Or when position closed. How long does it take to hear back from them regarding an interview or job? Does it normally take awhile or should I assume I...

  24. Application process with VA clinic.. Confused

    AJ1980 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I applied to VA clinic exactly one month ago. Or when position closed. How long does it take to hear back from them regarding an interview or job? Does it normally take awhile or should I assume I...

  25. VA Hiring Process

    AJ1980 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah the closing date was a month ago today. I frequently check usajobs and right now my status is still application received. I was just wondering if process really that slow or do I just hang it