Nurse ABC

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  1. need support

    Nurse ABC replied to Kms210's topic in General Nursing

    Are you getting your ASN just to make ends meet from your counseling career? Or are you getting your nursing degree in hopes of a job where you can use your counseling degree? Have you ruled out...

  2. I am ready to take the next step!

    Nurse ABC replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    That's great! Good luck!! You will do fine and even though it may be hard at times it will be worth it in the

  3. Would like to become an Ob/Gyn nurse.. advice?

    Nurse ABC replied to ndjarvi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't have to become a CNA first. I didn't but I know a lot of people who went the CNA, then LPN, then RN route and I must say they are much more comfortable starting on the floor as an RN than I...

  4. Other jobs with OB experience?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow-maybe I'm glad we don't have any close NICU's!! That sounds rough! I'm glad that baby had you in it's last moments because at least you cared! I did google that and unfortunately nothing in the...

  5. Side Jobs for Nurses ????

    Nurse ABC replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    I also substitute as a school nurse on the side and flu clinics. I know another nurse who fills in as an office nurse when needed and one who helps give/grade PCT exams on weekends. They got into that...

  6. Other jobs with OB experience?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That does sound neat! I'm not sure we have anything available like that around here but it does give me ideas to watch for. Thanks for sharing! I wish we had a NICU! The closest is a couple hours...

  7. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a school nurse most of my nursing career. The past 5 yrs I've been subsitituting as a school nurse (after taking time off to raise kids) trying to decide if I want to return there full-time....

  8. Thrown under the bus ... Got back up.... now what?

    Nurse ABC replied to RNenthusiast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you quit? If you did, was it just because you had a med error? Did you quit during orientation? Were you let go? I'm confused! You left a lot of info out. Human Resources can tell you. If you...

  9. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Purple Scrubs- I sent you a friend request so I could PM you to see how you are

  10. Am I a Job Hopper?

    Nurse ABC replied to westieluv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not a manager but three jobs in less than 2 yrs does make you look like a job hopper no matter what the reasons. I can understand wanting more hours and I can understand not feeling safe in the...

  11. single mothers: best area of nursing to go into re: hours and salary?

    Nurse ABC replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    Since this thread is so old maybe she could write back and let us know how that worked out for

  12. am i making a mistake?

    Nurse ABC replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    I never think it's a mistake to start out in med-surg. Plus a lot of CC positions even require some med-surg experience. I think it would be easier to go from med-surg to CC than just starting out in...

  13. Are there any jobs in nursing where you can work alone?

    Nurse ABC replied to Kadambari's topic in Nursing Career

    School nursing. You are the only nurse in the

  14. pregnancy/phone interview

    Nurse ABC replied to ercastro2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not mention it until after I accepted the job if offered. They are not allowed to discriminate due to pregnancy but that doesn't mean it can't or doesn't happen. If you get a personal...

  15. Anyone work in HH as new grad and do just fine?

    Nurse ABC replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Home Health

    No and I wouldn't recommend it! When I first graduated nursing school I worked in home health with just 4 months experience. I had one day of training with another nurse and was on my own. There were...

  16. Soooo, I quit

    Nurse ABC replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have to say good for you and at the same time bad for your career. However, having a year's worth of ICU experience is in your favor since it's so specialized. Plus you weren't fired, you just...

  17. How do you make new hires feel welcome on your unit?

    Nurse ABC replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    Having been newly hired by the hospital, I'll tell you how not to make someone feel welcome! I have no locker or anywhere to keep my stuff. I was told I'd have to share with someone but no one has...

  18. What area of nursing works well for a mom?

    Nurse ABC replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    School nursing works the best for moms I think. Unfortunately, it doesn't pay as well and can be hard to get a job in. As others have said, dr offices, clinics, ect have better hours. I like working...

  19. What do you pick for breakfast?

    Nurse ABC replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    What keeps me from getting hungry is lots of protein and few carbs. I second the boiled eggs on the way to work. I usually eat two and that's it because I'm just not hungry. I don't get hungry until...

  20. Question about working full time and part time as a nurse?

    Nurse ABC replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, even if you are hired part-time (with benefits) you can work full time hours. I know it can be scary to let go of your safety net but once hired you will be

  21. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Nurse ABC replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Mary, quit fooling around. Mr. Smith says he's been waiting all day for his

  22. Question about notifying dr's per request of patient's family

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you tell patients and/or their family's when they request you tell the dr something you find either not true, very minor, or something you think the dr just won't care about? For example, this...

  23. Question about notifying dr's per request of patient's family

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you RN/writer-that helps a lot! I've been asking people I work with but could never get a clear answer. I like what you said and will do

  24. Question about notifying dr's per request of patient's family

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Ok thanks and another dumb question. How do you all leave messages for your drs? One set of our drs we can leave a message on their computer system but our other drs we have to either page them or...

  25. How do you answer this question?

    Nurse ABC replied to LogCabinMom's topic in School

    Tell them you have a heart for children and it's what you've always wanted to do. Keep it short, simple, and honest and you'll do