nursefortheLord

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1. Sitting at work

   nursefortheLord replied to nursefortheLord's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, I love a job where I can do a happy medium of both standing, walking, and sitting.

2. Sitting at work

   nursefortheLord replied to nursefortheLord's topic in General Nursing

   I get that feeling too that others frown on nurses sitting, but I feel like if I can do the same excellent work in a healthier state, why not just do it! What kind of things are you able to do sitting? Patient care too?

3. Is being a CNA imperative?

   nursefortheLord replied to chloeluvsutoo's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a CNA for a year at a hospital and learned a ton, but I also wore myself out physically. CNA work is hard labor. I'd recommend keeping your regular good-paying job and work per-diem as a CNA. Best of both worlds.

4. Sitting at work

   nursefortheLord posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently shadowed in the pediatric CICU. It looked amazing! I noticed that a lot of nurses stand when they could be sitting to document or do other things. The patients are tiny; a nurse could even do a lot of work on the patient while sitting. I...

5. FNU CNM class 137

   nursefortheLord replied to hungryforhummus's topic in CNM

   I haven't heard back about the FNP program. I started an FNP class 137 Facebook group too! Search for "Frontier FNP Class 137"

6. FNU CNM class 137

   nursefortheLord replied to hungryforhummus's topic in CNM

   I applied for the FNP class 137! I think we will hear about 6 weeks before the frontier bound dates. Really hoping to get in!

7. Back pain RN

   nursefortheLord replied to nursefortheLord's topic in NICU

   Thank you for your insight! I agree that shadowing is probably the best way to see if it's a good fit. Do hospitals usually let you shadow in other areas though? I've only been at my current position for about 4 months. Thank you again!

8. Back pain RN

   nursefortheLord posted a topic in NICU

   I'm a new nurse and really want to work in critical care. I like the intensity both intellectually and emotionally of an ICU, but I worry about the physical intensity. I worked as a CNA on a busy orthopedic floor and my back started giving me trouble...