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  1. bedside nursing, is it really that bad?

    NJnewRN replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, to each his own. I can say that floor nursing by far has given me some great and horrible experiences. With just my nursing diploma, I have to two options: Ship out (turn in the license) or go...

  2. Yet another burned-out nurse question...

    NJnewRN replied to Gabrielle33's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it. I wish I could do that. Perfect remedy for a burnt out

  3. NP Student not working in direct patient care

    NJnewRN replied to Kgantt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, I'm sure because there was a forum about that and I remember a NP saying it's different animal. I think it helps, but you are trained to think differently. I'm applying now so I would like...

  4. Difficult orientee

    NJnewRN replied to jenvankempen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmm... Maybe she needs to be a floor nurse longer. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe she's not meant to be an ICU nurse? Maybe she needs more time. Some people hit the ground running some...

  5. who has taken a pay cut, willingly

    NJnewRN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be an agency nurse and made good money. I took a 50% pay cut when I decided to go fulltime. I wanted the benefits & pension plan. The consistency in benefits, pay, and location was huge...

  6. Does an ivy league education make a difference?

    NJnewRN replied to lina620's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Once I get done with my NP, my goal is to apply to Yale for my DNP or PhD. For me it's just a personal thing. Not something I would advertise to the

  7. How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    40 to 60 depends. If I have the energy to do OT. If not I just enjoy my free

  8. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    NJnewRN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Truthfully, I was already sick to my stomach before reading this thread. It's been 4 yrs since I graduated and I'm still not comfortable in the clinical setting. Working as a nurse gives me horrible...

  9. How much do you owe in student loans?

    NJnewRN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

  10. I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    NJnewRN replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I know here in the North the Hospitals got rid of LPN because they wanted to apply for magnet status and having LPNs prevents that from

  11. Homecare Advice

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Home Health

    So I guess I really don't know what really happened. I'm turning in my resignation letter tomorrow. The entire month of orientation just felt like pure torture. I actually thought this would be a...

  12. What's The Best Way To Tell Old Employer No?

    NJnewRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So this past summer I work at a clinic. I enjoyed the assignment as a contract nurse. The staff was nice to me most of the time, but at times I felt neglected and without direction. Still, I loved...

  13. Looking to others to receive/offer support while in NP school

    NJnewRN replied to kathrn99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just want you to know that I will be praying for you. It's alright that you didn't get all the readings. I know what you are going to pull through. You seem to be a woman of faith and the Lord would...

  14. Bedside, what else?

    NJnewRN replied to obizyanka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, there plenty of non-bed side options, but it's difficult to get it. Even certain specialties like peds and L&D are hard to get into. It took me two yrs for ICU and almost a yr for homecare....

  15. How has becoming a nurse changed your life?

    NJnewRN replied to Kylie53189's topic in General Nursing

    Many ways both good and bad. When I started in my early twenties, I was so innocent and sweet. Boy, have I changed. In a few years I became assertive and spoke up to managers, supervisors, and...

  16. Homecare Advice

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Home Health

    ParadiseboundRN, thanks for the advice. Even though I have nursing experience, I just feel almost completely out of my element, but I understand why. Honestly, I'm not going stress over it. I'm going...

  17. Homecare Advice

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Home Health

    Wow, Farmer at heart RN, that is crazy. Well, I'm in the middle of my orientation. It feels overwhelming. Learning about the OASIS charting, insurance companies, supplies etc., I feel nervous about...

  18. My heart is just not in it...

    NJnewRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Awww that was so sweet. Wish there were more ppl like you. Good for you. I'm so happy for you that you have found what you

  19. 12 hour shift

    NJnewRN replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    Yup! My thoughts exactly! I don't fool around with hospitals

  20. 12 hour shift

    NJnewRN replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

  21. 12 hour shift

    NJnewRN replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    To each his own. I HATE 12 hr shift with a passion. They make me sick. Literally. Miserable. Start off the day with a difficult pt and all day! For 12 to 14 hrs it's the same nightmare. Come in to the...

  22. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    NJnewRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to the club! At least one nurse makes a post like this or says something about leaving the profession. I only have 3 yrs of experience and my last resort is home care. Honestly, I can't stand...

  23. Homecare Advice

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the response. I live in the North Jersey area. Also, it's part time. 4 days wk. The ride along nurse said you have to turn in the charting by 10 pm or you get dinged or something like that....

  24. Everything is down hill

    NJnewRN replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nah, that is advice to North NJ is no good. I'm from that area and it's bad here too. Like the first responder said, please relocate. I'm from north jersey and had to move all to Texas just to get...

  25. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    NJnewRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's hard. It's why I've had such a hard time on the floor. No, nurses are not expected to get a full lunch break, urinate when a doctor calls, speak up when a patient or when family members yell at...