CaffeinePOQ4HPRN BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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    Anyone left the nursing profession?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just because my passion for bedside nursing is diminishing does not mean I do not have a passion for the nursing profession or teaching others the skills of the trade. I love teaching. If I could work...
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    Anyone left the nursing profession?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to have the opportunity to find happiness in another area... There are NO other options and that's the problem! If I could get a job in another area I haven't already worked in to "find...
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    Anyone left the nursing profession?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, yes that would be the rational expectation but I am hopeful there's a few still kicking around.... because I am desperate for
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    HELP: Employment options for RPN while pursuing BScN?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello Nurses! This is my first post. I'm a newbie here, but long-time reader & I desperately need your help. Background: I'm a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), RPN diploma, also have a...
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    HELP: Employment options for RPN while pursuing BScN?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @Trishrpn80 I sent you a PM reply also. Yes, Toronto totally sucks for a number of reasons but employment for sure. Despite currently holding a position in acute care in a large hospital, I am...
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    HELP: Employment options for RPN while pursuing BScN?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @Trishrpn80 Thank you for your reply. I live in Toronto and the majority of jobs currently available (that I'm finding anyway) for RPNs here are in LTC or nursing homes. I am willing to...
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    Newer grad thinking of leaving nursing..

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to gaRdeNer77's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi @dandelionrn, welcome to the world of Nursing! Sorry to say, but your experience is not a unique one... this happens almost everywhere. My first job upon graduation was in Continuing Complex Care...
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    Memories & Insights of a 1974 Diploma RN Grad

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to jewel53's topic in General Nursing

    " According to Dr. H.: “Either you’ll be the best (double expletive) nurse who’s ever been or you’ll lose your mind.” Over the years that followed there have been many occasions when I...
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    Memories & Insights of a 1974 Diploma RN Grad

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to jewel53's topic in General Nursing

    Post it all! I just wanted to say congratulations on 40 years! Holy smokes, you are my hero. I cannot fathom having that kind of longevity, and often worry and experience a great deal of stress over...
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    What exactly is 'central staffing' for a new RN?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to goldpk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We call it NRT = Nursing Resource Team. It's the same as "float pool". You get offered shifts in random departments and you never know what you'll encounter. It IS very overwhelming, not gonna lie....
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    Mean nurse

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to NENANUNEZRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh Christ! Nurses do not eat their young because, quite frankly, we do not have the time! I personally love placement students (when they’re competent, willing to get their hands dirty, work hard...
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    Would you give a formal 2wk notice when quitting a PRN job

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your reputation is everything, be professional and give formal notice. You may not care about the place but you are worth a good reference if you did a great job there and you should totally use them...
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    gossip at work

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to ohmeowzer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Listen, it's totally unfortunate but it is going to happen almost everywhere... a lot of nurses do not know how to take proper care of themselves so their personal life stressors and mental exhaustion...
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    I have the time (to pee)

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's great that you ladies and gents are so comfortable talking about poop... because you'll be doing it a lot more once you become nurses.. One day, you'll find yourself in the break room eating a...
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    HELP! What should I do?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to SlightlyHumerus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's a great foundation for learning how to address complex behavioural issues, which, let's be honest spans pretty much every area of nursing & it gets your foot in the door. Every patient has...
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    Visiting the Units: Appropriate?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's totally inappropriate and impossible for most units! Besides, due to security measures you could NEVER "waltz into the ICU, mother/baby" units as these are high security areas and locked units...
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    Are you willing to move out of your city to find jobs?

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to Yukinara's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At this point, I am willing to relocate to another county for a more tolerable/ideal position if I could find one. I'm still
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    Pediatric Home Health RN for New Grad and salary concerns

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to 1971krisRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For new grads, I'd say steer clear of home-care nursing! Being a nursing student in clinical rotations is DRASTICALLY different than working as a newly licensed nurse. The learning curve is steep and...
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    Turned down job offer

    CaffeinePOQ4HPRN replied to melissa0713's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @melissa0713 Call them back and take it if the position is still available. If you know now that you do not care for bedside nursing don't even bother putting yourself through the torture. You may...