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  1. RN in a Vet's office

    alrighThen posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I noticed here in Baltimore when I took my dog to a vet that they hired RN's to work in the clinic. I didn't get to ask about it but I distinctly remember that they advertised that RNs...

  2. Washington vs Oregon

    alrighThen replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I should edit to say that my pay within my health system is equal whether in OR or WA. I'm not sure what other companies are offering. But I'm making 10$ an hour more than I was in Maryland so I am...

  3. Washington vs Oregon

    alrighThen replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I was offered a position in both Portland and Vancouver and made the decision without doing too much research to live in Vancouver. I'm glad because my cost of living is lower, my pay is equal and I...

  4. I am moving and need to quit my job!

    alrighThen replied to Rachey467's topic in General Nursing

    I gave two weeks at my last job and was put on the do not rehire list. Apparently I should have given 3. Good thing hell will freeze before I consider going back. Exciting times! Where on the east...

  5. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm done here. I'm glad I don't know many people with such a lack of humor in real life. Ever heard of sarcasm? Susie, we are talking about a very specific type of behavior. Did you read the thread?...

  6. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tokmom, I definitely agree. It's just easier to manage with 2

  7. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, I know med surg is demanding and full of endless tasks, but I encourage to practice letting the callous ignorance of certain patients bounce off of you as if you have a firewall. Laugh at it...

  8. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, your decision to leave will of course hinge on how bad you want it. You may find a job with your experience that you want, or you may have luck with sub acute rehab or relocating. I think my...

  9. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    alrighThen replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As someone who worked in the inner city, was told by administration to 'not even stop at the red lights, just slow and go,' was nearly carjacked twice going to and from the hospital, and had my nose...

  10. I need some advice

    alrighThen replied to mphilomena's topic in General Nursing

    I started on a medsurg floor after 7 years in LTC/subacute rehab/hospice (CNA-RN) and I was startled by the pace of things. I also had a hardcore preceptor and it was torture. Just buckle down, stay...

  11. I feel like an illegitimate nurse

    alrighThen replied to Laura Polifka's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others said, you know the important skills. You are coordinating care and prioritizing! Everything else can be taught on the fly. You are doing great, so lose the worry. I started out on in...

  12. Nursing + and nursing -

    alrighThen replied to joe007's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to wear sweatpants to work and then change into scrubs and then back into sweatpants when I'm

  13. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    alrighThen replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is kind of ridiculous. If it's in your scope of practice and in your job description, what's the problem? If you are refusing on the grounds that you are 'higher than her' I would still see it as...

  14. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Strike 'a' from my sentence citing 'handfuls of

  15. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    GrnTea, Essentially, she will start with a license to learn just like everyone else when she passes her boards at the end of the program. That's what I meant. Not all new grads are the same; that is a...

  16. John Hopkins Vs Union University

    alrighThen replied to lollybee's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hopkins is a brand name and they command big bucks to be part of their 'legacy.' However, I worked with many many JHU nursing grads who were unable to land a job even at the JHH or Bayview...

  17. Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

    alrighThen replied to nursegillian's topic in Nursing Career

    My least stressful job was as an LPN in a clinic for the students on a Job Corps campus. It was 8-5 M-Thurs. I had an hour long lunch break and would go take a nap in my car at the waterfront...

  18. burnt out

    alrighThen replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    I should add that in the year I worked as an LPN I lived in a room above the garage of a little old lady whose family wanted someone there in case she had another stroke. It was only 300$ a month and...

  19. burnt out

    alrighThen replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    These are all good ideas. I drove a POS car and worked doubles on the weekends and shifts wherever I could and used student loans. I ended up taking a year off to work as an LPN so I could pay for the...

  20. Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    alrighThen replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Two years ago we had a movie star in her 60s come to my floor in Baltimore for treatment by a renowned foot and ankle surgeon. There was extra security including someone posted by her door to make...

  21. Nursing in portland vs Respiratory Thearapy

    alrighThen replied to Brittney154's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, you may find yourself having to choose a nursing home depending on how the market is doing when you finish. But once you have experience you'll be able to get where you want to be. Long term and...

  22. Nursing in portland vs Respiratory Thearapy

    alrighThen replied to Brittney154's topic in Nursing Career

    So RT and RN prerequisite are the same. If you are just starting them you should have some time to further consider your options. RNs make more money and have more jobs available to them than RTs in...

  23. Nursing in portland vs Respiratory Thearapy

    alrighThen replied to Brittney154's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes you can always do an online Rn-bsn but with rt a Bachelors won't equate to much. In my opinion you can do much more with an RN and being open to continuing

  24. Nursing in portland vs Respiratory Thearapy

    alrighThen replied to Brittney154's topic in Nursing Career

    Do nursing. I'm near PDX and make almost 20$ an hour more than my husband, who is an RT at OHSU. You'll find a

  25. Are headaches a contrainidcation for 12 hour shifts?

    alrighThen replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    Do you clench your teeth or chew gum all day/night? I grind my teeth when asleep and clench them when I'm awake. Hurts. Good