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  1. Nursing, not as rewarding as I thought...

    HealthyRN replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you! I felt the same way after getting my first nursing job. I hated myself for deciding to go into nursing and not doing the research as to what the career really is about and I...

  2. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    HealthyRN replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hated working 12-hour shifts when I worked in acute care. It wasn't the only reason why I left, but it was one of the reasons. Yes, I only had to work 3 shifts/week, but I was so drained after...

  3. Returning to school??

    HealthyRN replied to jccarolina's topic in General Nursing

    Students with disabilities must be accommodated. It would be considered discrimination if you were not admitted to the program based on your SCI. You may not be able to do the lifting/turning and...

  4. Nursing School vs. Pharmacy School

    HealthyRN replied to Pumpkin1621's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in your exact situation five years ago. I was accepted into an accelerated PharmD program and I would be finishing next year if I had gone through with it. I have regretted my decision to...

  5. Do you shower when you get off work???

    HealthyRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit of a germophobic! When I worked in acute care, I would leave my work shoes in my locker because the thought of what was on the bottom of those was horrifying. I would then change my shoes...

  6. It's public health or nothing?

    HealthyRN replied to SingTheBodyElectric's topic in Public, Community Health

    I don't think that there is a bias in hiring men for public health positions. I think that fewer men choose majors related to public health or that lead to careers in public health. I don't have any...

  7. Time on Feet/Area of Nursing

    HealthyRN replied to wugfun's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the ER, 92-100% of the time was spent on my feet. The other 8% was when I got a lunch break and got to sit down for an hour, which was most of the time. But I did not sit down for...

  8. Physical Therapy Vs RN

    HealthyRN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in Nursing Career

    Please note that the above figures for salary are for CRNA, which is a registered nurse with an advanced degree who is licensed to administer anesthesia during surgery. This would require a BSN, at...

  9. Is this career right for me? Sharing some thoughts!

    HealthyRN replied to EnduringFaith's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you for taking the time to research the career throughly before jumping into it. I wish that I would have done that prior to pursing nursing. I have to agree with you on some of the...

  10. What do community health/public health nurses do/where do they work?

    HealthyRN replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'm not quite sure if the type of nursing that I am now doing is truly "public health" or not, but I would consider aspects of it to be. I work as a health educator for a non-profit home health care...

  11. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    HealthyRN replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Kristie beat me to it and said pretty much everything that I was thinking when I read this post. I was also imaginative enough to leave the bedside and I did it after less than a year in acute care....

  12. Have any NPs considered med school?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know threads about considering medical school are often posted in the general forums, but I'm wondering how many NPs have actually considered med school as an option? Why did you choose to become a...

  13. Using newly obtained BSN/RN for things besides bedside nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to azzurra29's topic in Nursing Career

    Most nursing jobs outside of acute care are going to want you to have some kind of acute care experience and some may even require several years of experience. However, if you look hard enough and...

  14. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    HealthyRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time, but this statement really concerns me. Especially that you "might drink more than you used to". Why would you stay at a job that makes you...

  15. More than regular new grad anxiety; feel like quitting.. too soon?

    HealthyRN replied to azzurra29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that 3 months may not be enough orientation time for a critical care unit. Could you ask for more time if you still do not feel comfortable at the end of your orientation? I was offered up...

  16. Change of Career Advice! Please help!!!

    HealthyRN replied to surfergirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Surfergirl, Congratulations on your acceptance to the master's entry program and on your promotion. It sounds like you have a tough decision to make and in order to help you, I need to ask a few...

  17. Need advice RE: Job change and starting NP program

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really need some advice. I have been a nurse for about a year. I started off in med-surg and worked there for a month or so before getting a position in the ER where I have been working for 9...

  18. Need advice RE: Job change and starting NP program

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for your input, Joe. I don't like my current job for many reasons. I don't enjoy shift work and having to work nights, weekends, and holidays. I don't like not being able to take a break...

  19. RN Survey :)

    HealthyRN replied to blueherring's topic in General Nursing

    1. Why did you enter the nursing profession? I was always interested in working in healthcare and I wanted to become an FNP. Also, nursing has a lot of job opportunities and room for advancement. 2....

  20. Want to go to stand alone ER : Opinions?

    HealthyRN replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Emergency

    A free-standing ER is not the same as an urgent care. It is associated with a major hospital system and usually located in an urban area. The one that I worked at is about 10 minutes from the main...

  21. Want to go to stand alone ER : Opinions?

    HealthyRN replied to rn-n- 2005's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in a free-standing ER. What questions do you

  22. "Customer service" and nursing

    HealthyRN replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Snickett, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. However, I have to disagree with you. I don't think that any...

  23. Successful Non-Nursing Job

    HealthyRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Pnurseuwm, In what areas of nursing do you have experience? I've also been going through a difficult period of wanting to get out of nursing but not quite sure how. It is especially difficult...

  24. Research Recruitment Help

    HealthyRN replied to ellaray's topic in Research

    How are you advertising for the study? What kind of a sample are you looking for? For example, are you looking for nurses only in your area or are you willing to take participants from all over the...

  25. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    HealthyRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most of what Llg stated rings completely true for me. I decided to become a nurse without any idea of what nursing actually involves. I had never volunteered in health care and I had only stepped...