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Long story short. Was a med surg tele travel nurse during covid for 1 year. Loved every second. Seeing the different states, money (I know it's not nearly as much now, im being realistic), not being tied down to one hospital, no drama for more than 13 weeks LOL. Now have an IR gig, Monday through Friday but 15 days off call, job and security is cool but also the same thing EVERY SINGLE DAY. I have 9 years, mostly med surg/tele experience. Thoughts of traveling again in 2025?! I'm an adventurous spirit. I love the thought of being somewhere for 13 weeks, even if it's crappy, and being able to leave. My husband would be coming with me... pros and cons (besides lower rates)? Just need some clarity!

I like the idea of not having to worry about missing important events. I'm always scared about what days I am and am not working. Also, the unfairness of the schedule, some people work more weekends than others. I hate not knowing my schedule. We "self-schedule'" right now and we rarely get the days we sign up for.

I'm definitely leaning towards the 5 day a week job. It seems like a cool job to try, as I'm literally just trying to get away from working directly with patients. I've done it for 8 years now and it just keeps getting worse with people not taking care of themselves, being abusive, and nursing shortage. For out of work life purposes, I am training for a half marathon and there is a group that runs every Saturday to prep, and I would be able to participate. I teach a Monday night Hot Yoga class only part time now because I work some Mondays, but with 8 hrs. I can teach it more often. I can go to the gym every morning. My sleep will probably be better as I am NOT a morning person and waking up at 5 am is torture. I keep thinking, do I stay at a job I totally hate for the days off or try something new away from patients for my sanity, but work more days. Seems silly when I type it out, but its an important decision.

I'm a medsurg/step-down nurse on a cardiac/neuro unit. I work 3 12s, with everyother weekend and holidays. Married, no kids, 36 years old, avid fitness enthusiasts (when I have the energy) I am contemplating an 8 hrs 5 day a week workweek as an infection prevention RN. However I'm haven't trouble with whether or not 5 days a week is too much. I absolutely love having 4 days off on my unit, but also absolutely hate bedside. Working weekends sucks, working holidays is garbage, and I'm stressed 36 hrs of the week. On a good day, you have 4 patients with step-down patients who are a heavy workload, on a horrible day 8 patients where I can't pee or drink water. But 4 days off?! I can schedule vacations, recoup etc. With the 5 8s I'll be in an (CLEAN) office, have holidays and weekends off and be less stressed however not have those 4 days off. Writing this I feel like I kinda know the right answer FOR ME but I really want to hear what other nurses have to say or give advice! (I realize this is long but I appreciate it if ypy made it to the end!)

Last day of med-surg!!!!! I will starting at the PACU Monday and am really excited! I'm a relatively new nurse, about 10 months in, and med-surg was my first job. Since the news that I've gotten the PACU job some co-workers are positive and happy for me while others keep telling me I'm going to hate it and be back. I'm not one to give in the the negativity of others and know it'll be a good switch, I just came on here because I wanted to hear your opinion out there about the switch! Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Hi All! I'm in my first year semester at nursing school and currently do not work. Most of my time is dedicated to school work and family, but wish a could find a job in the healthcare field to get some experience. Unfortunately, right about now it is impossible to find something with no experience. How do you feel about volunteering at a hospital until finding a job or finishing nursing school? Does volunteering make a difference on the resume when you have no experience otherwise? It is worth my time and are there any suggestions on what I could do other than volunteering? Thank you!

I am a new nursing student and unlike a lot of other students I am not sure what type of nursing I want to potentially get into. Could I get some perspective on the type of nurses some of you are and your experience being that type of nurse? Thanks!