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  1. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

    RUNNER87RCC replied to Peachpit's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Little nervous I switched to days in hopes will improve my mood. Know days can be bit more chaotic and stressful. Hoping normal sleep pattern will

  2. 2 Part Question : Ortho/Med Surg/Rehab & Going Back to School?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I applied for a day position on a Med Surg unit as well as a night position on an Ortho floor. Currently work on an inpatient rehab unit. Have a general idea what I will be walking into on a...

  3. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in process of being terminated from work if FLMA doesn't go through. Need advice at a lost what do I say to future potential employers why leaving current job? Been employed at my current...

  4. Haemodialysis Nursing

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, Inknow this can vary state by state or even hospital to hospital. I have been a nurse 16 months. Been doing nights and want to do days. I apploed to three postions (2 med surg positions) and a...

  5. 2 Part Question : Ortho/Med Surg/Rehab & Going Back to School?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Really! I was worried I be bored on Ortho. Good to know second person to say this. I love the floor I am on now (Rehab) as we have neuro, cardiac, pulmonary, geriatric, renal, psych, wound care,...

  6. Year 2 as a Nurse where to go next on this journey?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I have been a nurse for a year and about maybe 4 extra weeks. Has been amazing journey of growth. Weak points still tend to be talking to Provider's, education of patients, and having chicken...

  7. I have a silly question regarding having COVID and patient care

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Symptoms started Monday night. Antigen tested negative Wednesday. PCR Friday positive. Antigen positive today. Only symptoms has is congestion, post nasal drip, neck pain, clogged ears, and a wet...

  8. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I currently make $25.11 an hour as an LPN. Differential for evening and nights is $2.50 and $3 on the weekend. Do work nights. They gave me the official offer it is $24 an hour. Differential is...

  9. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not sure where my job status is woth current employer. FLMA won't probably go through. Was offered a day position at another facility but it's about 60 cents less an hour. Not sure what to

  10. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I take responsibility for it. Working nights was the issue should of realized wasn't the right fit. Working days is better. Not sure how to spin it if a night position is offered. At the moment is a...

  11. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not sure if FLMA will cover it. I rarely call out. Working nights called out basically 8 times since November (4 if count COVID. 2 other shifts due to consecutive call out & being pulled out for...

  12. Health systems in SC to look to work for

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, my Wife and I are heavily considering a move to SC. We are looking at Columbia, SC area. We are both Nurses. Wondering thoughts on Prisma or LMC if could send a message or post appreciate the...

  13. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

    RUNNER87RCC replied to Peachpit's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like to job hop. I became burnt out doing mental health for almost 12 years. Now with needing to pay bills, working OT, and nights. Then being off for long period of time was the happiest I ever...

  14. Any nurses & parents work in an office to avoid 12 hr shifts?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I was curious those that have children does working 8 to 430 vs 7a to 7p or 7p to 7a benefit you more with being home with family? Just curious. Do you supplement PRN hours at the hospital?...

  15. Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey there new nurse for 6 month's. Worked at my unit for 5 1/2 months. I have worked in healthcare awhile prior. Been exposed feel like to almost every germ out there from my time working with adult,...

  16. Night Shift: Balancing Life Out of Work; Health & Wellbeing; & Exercise

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Struggling with nights again. IDK. Ever since COVID hit me in December my immune system has been socked. Another sinus infection. After two shifts in a row exhausted and hard to stay awake....

  17. Night Shift: Balancing Life Out of Work; Health & Wellbeing; & Exercise

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, for night shifters do you love it, tolerate it, or despise it? I enjoy nights for the pace as it helps being a new nurse and adjusting to the life as a nurse. On the other side I feel sad...

  18. Have a question about sign on bonuses and per diem jobs??

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Wife and I are both nurses. Wife is pregnant. Not a huge fan of her current employer. Some issues with her transferring to another unit. Finishing 3 years with this employer going on to 4 years in...

  19. Dad nurses and night shift questions???

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, currently work nights. Wife is pregnant with our second child. We have worked nights when our little one was a year old. That was a challenge. Curious did you switch over to days? How did you...

  20. Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Literally been taking 20 different supplements since getting sick all the time for last few months from prebiotic, to multivitamins, magnesium, zinc, elderberry, vitamin D, and so forth. Then add in...

  21. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am hoping to get into LPN school be done quicker. Fingers crossed. Program is 3 classes and 3 semesters. Two days of class one clinical. With evening, weekend, and part time option. Just to be able...

  22. Rockingham CC LPN program question??? Anyone attend their program?

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, applied to the program in early February and application went onwards to the nursing admissions to be reviewed. They are bit vague on when you'll find out. Just curious those that attended...

  23. what do you do on your days off?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Feel as if I do nothing feel antsy on my day's off. Usually run/workout see the fiance after she is done with school. We at least have the same weekends off for the time being so we go for walks...

  24. I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    RUNNER87RCC replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    25 and turning 26 in August. I have a bachelors already. However, need to keep up with work and balance it out with school. Plan to finish my pre-reqs by Spring of 2015. Have maybe 10-15 nursing...

  25. Applying to nursing schools and intro

    RUNNER87RCC posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, question has probably been asked and answered on applying to nursing school. Just wanting to introduce myself. Will use this forum to help answer questions I have. I am looking into physical...