tinyRN72 BSN

I have often been asked what travel nursing is like and here is my answer: “Travel nursing is a wonderful, adventurous, lonely, miserable, exciting, stress-inducing job that is not for the faint at heart, but so fabulous!” I actually did say just tha...

HI, I've been where you are... in home health. I've worked for a couple of different home health companies and it was always the same... they want you to work all the time. I've left companies for this reason - not respecting my time off. It's hard ...

Hollyhocks720 I've had a few career changes. Nursing now after years of no medical management and customer service. What got me the most about nursing is the way so many hospitals treat nurses as disposable. "If you don't like it here you can just le...

My career has been marked by one main constant - change! Can change really be constant? Read my story and decide for yourself. I started my career as a home health nurse. I was really happy with it for a while because I got to spend one-on-one time ...

Wow... Just wow. When reading your comments, I assumed that it would be without an assignment. All I can say is good luck ... To the nurses and to admin because I don't think it is going to work out.

Every nurse has "a thing" that bothers them. For many it is mucus. For me it's vomiting. I can't watch a patient vomit without almost joining in. For this reason, I would never work in GI. You may have to avoid areas that will be harder for you, like...

I agree that self care is very important. I own a wellness center, and advocate self care to my clients in many ways: stress management, exercise, fresh air, eating healthy, taking time to have fun, and others. For me personally, I gave up sugary dr...

I don't see anything mentioned here about pay. I am sure that nurse's salaries vary greatly from state to state, and from hospital to hospital. Where I am, I could seriously work in a good restaurant and make the same amount of money that I do as an ...

One of the things that keep me working in hospitals is the ability to work 12-hour shifts. I love the freedom of having 4 days off every week, or to be able to pick up a day, enjoy overtime, and still have 3 days off. I can make more money with less...

I'm really sorry that this happened to you and that you are experiencing so much stress for yourself and your baby. I have had a similar situation. I was once splashed in the face and eyes (thankfully I had on a facemask, so not the mouth) with urin...

Keep in mind, the per diem rate is usually a set amount that is the same for everyone in your job class. A full-time rate will be based on your education and experience level.. and your negotiation skills.

Just an update for anyone who might be interested.... I did take the hospital job and I did a week of orientation. To my great wonderment and utter surprise I REALLY think I will love this hospital!!! My husband who is not medical has cautioned me ...

Yes and they will. I did this at one job. Seasonal with no benefits was $45. Per diem (also no benefits) was $35 and full time was $29. Keep in mind, I am in a low pay state.

If it doesn't work, you can always keep looking for a full-time job. Per diem usually pays quite a bit more, so theoretically you can afford to work less. When I was doing it, I wasn't making enough to buy insurance on my own, so that was an issue f...

Wow, I know that this has to be stressful for you. Based on what you've said a few things come to mind. Maybe it is a follow-up from before to review your improvement. Possibly, they feel that you are not a great fit for your current role, but want t...

I ended up turning the job down, but I will try to answer your question. It's a bit broad. One thing that I would expect is they always treat patients with kindness. We all have bad days, but the people we care for should not know that we are having...

I have never worked in a rehab, nor have I had a management role in nursing. I was in management for years before nursing. I feel comfortable taking a supervisor role, but I really don't know what to expect. Can anyone offer insight about this type...

I've applied with insurance companies a couple of times. I got an interview, but not the job.

Yes, you can plan your day that way if you want.... But for an admit you would be there for 2 hours. Then your day in the field is just longer. I do document as much as I can in the home, but if I have too many patients, it isn't practical. Sometimes...

HH doesn't work that way unfortunately. I am paid by the visit and things have to be done. If I have time to call MDs between visits then it have to do it at the end of the day. Some days are light and I can, but others not. Also reviewing charts has...

I see that you have gotten a lot of advice from fellow students and that is great! But I thought that you might want to hear from an experienced nurse too. First - I LOVE having students assigned to my patients. I love teaching and sharing tips and ...

Well, with the current job offer, I asked for ER, ICU, and dialysis.... They would not train me for any. I applied for a CM job with Humana, but after getting a computerized text prescreening, I have not pursued further. The hours are aweful... And ...

Sadly that really is the truth.

You are correct! Home health is full of this type of behavior! These are great suggestions, thank you.

That was a great way of expressing some of the things I have feeling. I have one offer on the table now. It is not my dream position - med/surgery after years of cardiac step down? They would not train me in ER or ICU, even though I would be quick tu...