mtngrl

mtngrl ASN, RN

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  1. ADN Nurses Being Forced to go Back to School?

    mtngrl replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ADN and have no plans to go back to school. I would probably do terrible since I have been working in case management for 6 yerars...could not even imagine doing clinicals!!!!! If I ever go...

  2. References after Interview

    mtngrl replied to countrygurl1989's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yikes, did that manager know you are looking for another job? I would hope most employers do not call your current employer unless they were really interested in you! So personally I would take that...

  3. RN working as CNA under an LPN?

    mtngrl replied to RNlove17's topic in General Nursing

    Lol me

  4. Burned out and hate nursing

    mtngrl replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hear ya about the entitlement attitude. I work in Medicaid case management and so many people think because they chose to smoke for 50 years and now have COPD that they are owed something!!! I have...

  5. I feel like I'm in a living hell

    mtngrl replied to sk1977's topic in Nursing Career

    I hate nursing and I finally do not work in a clinical setting, I do case management, from home (plus field visits), but I still despise it and looking for ANYTHING that is not related to

  6. Uncertain about Nursing

    mtngrl replied to daetor2012's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like there is no time to really help people and do the hand holding you see on tv. You spend most of your time charting. I have done many different type of nursing. All seems the same after a...

  7. treading water: burnout and compassion fatigue

    mtngrl replied to coderunnerRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Mysteriousdarkness, your post brought me to tears. I feel like this and that if I don't get out of nursing soon I will end up in the hospital or worse. I feel like no one understands how this...

  8. What should I start with?

    mtngrl replied to Drew5771's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say since you already have a lot of the prereqs done might as well get a BSN. Keep in mind there are often waiting lists for nursing programs. You are lucky to have an additional degree to...

  9. The stress of nursing is ruining my general psyche.

    mtngrl replied to AB1489's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nursing is stressful for sure...I am on a quest to leave it behind forever!!! I was a VERY happy, positive person before I became a nurse. But ever since I did I have become negative, depressed,...

  10. Leaving a hospital job

    mtngrl replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    I for one have never heard the term before...what exactly is

  11. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    mtngrl replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    If I were you I would go for the coding. Sounds like you want an office setting so that would be the best bet. I have considered coding but I have checked all schools around me and none offer coding...

  12. Anyone left the nursing profession?

    mtngrl replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am also trying to leave nursing after 10 years in. Though I really wonder if my applications just get tossed out when they see nursing jobs and I am applying for non nursing jobs. I wonder if they...

  13. Burned out and depressed

    mtngrl replied to MG1984's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are not alone. I feel the same way you do about the nursing profession now. I too have come to despise it. I have longed to leave it for years. Now working in case management thinking it would be...

  14. Thinking about getting out of nursing.

    mtngrl replied to RNBSNTX's topic in Nursing Career

    I want to get out also, but I work full time so I have no time (work M-F) or money to get a new degree. It is very depressing. Good luck to you. There is no point in being in a job that doesn't...

  15. Is nursing worth it?

    mtngrl replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    Sorry, but it only gets worse in the real world. You are on your own with all that responsibility. I wish I had gone to school for business or something. I am seeking to end my nursing career and...

  16. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    mtngrl replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    Put my first application in for a totally non healthcare job. Being a nurse has just caused me depression and anxiety. Even being in case management....stress is still enormous, I can't stand even...

  17. Letter of Resignation

    mtngrl replied to itsdebraanne's topic in Nursing Career

    I thought unemployment was only for when you got "laid off". You can get it when you're fired,

  18. Documentation, Scapegoating and Fear for Jobs.. The Current Status of Being an RN.

    mtngrl replied to PedsRN25's topic in General Nursing

    My life is charting. I am so burned out. I regret even becoming a nurse. We are constantly scolded like little children, I feel like we don't get the respect we deserve at

  19. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    mtngrl replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    It's nice to come here and know other nurse feel the same as me. People act like it's a sin if you tell them you want to leave nursing one day!!! Any other career it seems you get support to try...

  20. Work in pajamas!

    mtngrl replied to Indyrn00's topic in General Nursing

    I actually worked in my pj's today...too gloomy out to get dressed. I have worked from home for 5 years. Several days a week I do go out to do home visits or go to meetings. It's funny though, I tend...

  21. How Far Would You Commute for Part-time?

    mtngrl replied to FocusRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Currently I work from home and do home visits. Majority of the visits are homes within 10 miles. I used to cover a city that was around 45 minutes or more away. And even if I had only spent a few...

  22. Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

    mtngrl replied to nursegillian's topic in Nursing Career

    I got into case management thinking it would be less stressful...currently coordinating care working for insurance company from home. It is very stressful, long term care is just stressful no matter...

  23. burnt out

    mtngrl replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to take less classes maybe per semester? Just a thought. Reading your post made ME feel wore out, your schedule would exhaust anyone! When I went to nursing school I was already a mom and...

  24. Thinking about Case Management for an Insurance company

    mtngrl replied to magortonRN's topic in Case Management

    I work for an insurance company but it's a Medicaid program not Medicare. I coordinate long term care services and have been doing this for several years. It is nice to work from home and set my own...

  25. With an ASN will it be hard to find a job?

    mtngrl replied to MissJessie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I live in TN and have NEVER had a problem finding a job, nor have any of the jobs I have gotten ever said BSN preferred. They all say "RN" and that's what I am! Currently doing case management for...