lefrench123

I work as a clinical instructor for a local university, and would love to have a full-time position in the classroom. I have worked in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, and step-down, and was offered a position teaching OB content:no:. As soon as she mentioned it...

I have a Master's degree with a nursing education focus, and have worked for 5 years as a full-time critical care nurse, and in the last year as a part-time clinical instructor for an associate degree program. I would love to work full-time for the ...

It adds on to base pay. There are two other major hospitals in the area, so I think the diff is so high to retain workers.

It adds on to base pay. There are two other major hospitals in the city, so I think the diff is so high to help retain workers.

$6 weekday nights $11 weekend nights ($10 for weekend days)

Thank you for everyone's input! I decided to go for it and am waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed!

$12 a shift for the headache.

I used the aacn review course. It was really helpful in reviewing the concepts. Just passed last Saturday.

It sounds like both jobs have their pros and cons. I personally would go for the hospital position (more money, benefits, and more acute experience starting out) BUT I would take the home health job until I heard back. I know some people find doing...

You have a lot of time to work on improving your GPA. Don't let that C discourage you!

I'm sorry this is happening. Unfortunately, reporting incidents like this to management can sometimes make it worse. If you desire to continue working at this facility, however, you should report it. No one has the right to make you feel this way....

I am an instructor and I go into clinical about 45 minutes before my students do, find potential patients and talk to the night nurses. It has prevented some of the issues you mentioned above. I also feel it's more realistic for the students becaus...

I work in an ASN program as a lab and clinical instructor. I am looking for tips on how to deal with students who may have LPN or paramedic experience. Although I want to include them in the discussion, I don't want them to "take over" or give the ...

Thanks for the advice. I agree that it is the best thing to do.

I wonder why/if your managers haven't talked to her about moving to a slower paced unit?

You will definitely have to turn off the suction when giving meds for at least 30 minutes (some will tell you an hour). Remember that anywhere the arrows on the lopez valve point are open, and anywhere the off section goes to is closed. So, if you ...

I would go with ICU nursing, unless you are extremely interested in psych. Both areas are tough, but ICU will give you a broader base of knowledge that can be applied to any other department (although I can't deny that psych is present everywhere). ...

I think everyone feels this way at some point. After my first year, I was ready to go back to school and do something completely different. I stuck it out. I say, go PRN for a little bit, and if you need the money, find another part-time job. Or,...

Broadcast journalism remains my dream job, but I was not supported in this and was pushed into nursing. Fortunately, I love being a nurse and I am continuing to advance my career. I care deeply for my patients, enjoy the professional aspects of nur...

Step-down! It will be tough but you get to learn and see so much. I was always told to take the most critical job you could get as a new nurse, because it opens more doors for you later.

I hate when I walk into rooms and a family member says "did they warn you I'm trouble?" or "Just to let you know, I'm high maintenance." That lets me know it's going to be a looooong night. I usually tell them "I'm just glad you know so much about ...

Personally, I think 1 year is too short a time to begin an NP program. I think NPs are unique in the way that they practice because of their nursing experience. I don't think you can't be an awesome NP student just because you only have 1 year of e...

The 3 big hospitals in Savannah are Memorial, St Joe's and Candler. Memorial is a level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital. I have worked here and loved it, there is a great teaching and learning aspect and a lot of cooperation between MDs and n...

You want to work in the same hospital? Usually, hospitals have some kind of policy for internal transfers. You should tell your current manager that you are interested in another unit and ask what you need to do to transfer. Depending on staffing,...

I have always worked nights. I agree with the others that it will be easier to have someone babysit on the days after you work, if you can afford it. If not, maybe your husband can get the baby up when he gets up and do breakfast, and by the time y...