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  1. Husband became a RN

    lorichka6 replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    I think let the past be in the past. Have hubs work nights and weekends and get some good differentials and benefits and ride his coattails for a while now

  2. showering: before or after work

    lorichka6 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Peds float pool RN. Always shower before work. Its 5:45 AM and dark - I need it to wake up - and tame the crazy curly-hair bed head. Days I work in the NICU (unless it is a rare isolation babe) -...

  3. Burned Out & Bummed Out - Can't find my nursing "niche"

    lorichka6 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was going to suggest peds ? I know it isn't for everyone but I work in NICU, PICU, general peds and think it is so rewarding. Sure there are days with unappreciative families, but they are the...

  4. 4 days off/week with no kids :)

    lorichka6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that most people would love for this to be their problem and I apologize if this offends people... I work 3 12s a week. My husband and I are trying for kids but aren't having any luck so far....

  5. Are you expected to work on a unit you haven't oriented to?

    lorichka6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering... 1) Do you ever float to a unit you have never oriented to? 2) What supports are there for you if you do? 3) Float pool specific nurses - have you ever floated to an ICU you hadn't...

  6. Are you expected to work on a unit you haven't oriented to?

    lorichka6 replied to lorichka6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'm most interested in float pool experiences for "cross ICU" staffing - i.e. you've trained MICU but are sent to SICU having never been on that unit, or you've...

  7. MSN at the bedside

    lorichka6 replied to nataliehsly's topic in General Nursing

    Oops. I somehow totally skipped that sentence.

  8. fanny pack fanny pack fanny pack :)

    lorichka6 replied to laughlove's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got one on Etsy and like

  9. MSN at the bedside

    lorichka6 replied to nataliehsly's topic in General Nursing

    How about neonatal nurse practitioner? Not MSN per se, but an advanced degree that would have you working at the

  10. Post ADN options "because" ADN isn't enough

    lorichka6 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm a career changer due to a job loss (teaching). I have a BA and two MS degrees (one in an applied science field and the other in secondary education). I'm 37. I graduated last May (with a 3.8 I...

  11. Post ADN options "because" ADN isn't enough

    lorichka6 replied to lorichka6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the CNL option - hadn't realized that even existed. Today I'm leaning towards getting a BSN :) Over 4 years, potentially for free with tuition

  12. 8 hr Night Shifts

    lorichka6 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My MIL has done that shift for years (35!). She comes home and sleeps for 4ish hours. Gets up, lives her life (when her kids were young she would get them from the bus, go to soccer games, etc) and...

  13. Post ADN options "because" ADN isn't enough

    lorichka6 replied to lorichka6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'm hesitant to bother with a BSN and then stop. If I'm going to do anything a bridge program to an MSN seems like the best path but I don't (yet) have the interest...

  14. Time Management Tips

    lorichka6 replied to marmaduke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have much more experience than you but I was in the same exact position (in peds too :) ). Here is what has changed and helped (though I'm still the one who never sits down...). Some of...

  15. 8 months PICU exp, out of nursing for 2.5 yrs to be an actress, how to explain?

    lorichka6 replied to Jakijo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just be honest. Being an actress requires skills valuable to an RN - interpersonal skills, commitment, ability to take "feedback"... spin it however you want - I don't see it as a "flaw" (but I'm not...

  16. Job Offer, but need advice! Manager has bad rep.

    lorichka6 replied to Justlikehaldolpropofolversed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could always ask to shadow for a day and get a better feel for the atmosphere on the unit. Pay close attention to the talk in the break room

  17. Scrubs

    lorichka6 replied to babiesRmylife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love the Bio (Bring it On) scrubs. I'm short (5'2" on a good day ) and their 29" inseam (petite) fits perfectly with Danskos. The 28" length for Koi and some others gets too short after a few...

  18. NICU vs. Peds

    lorichka6 replied to nperks's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a peds float pool nurse. New grad (last May - wow, I'm not really new anymore... ). I have been working gen peds since graduation but just started orientation in the NICU. Now take this with a...

  19. Feeling defeated

    lorichka6 replied to PixieRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you orient on this unit? Did your preceptor get through comparable assignments without getting really far behind? If so, ask her/him for feedback on how you are doing now on your own - maybe...

  20. Contunious fluids, Incompatible antibiotics

    lorichka6 replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Careful with this. This is a HIPAA violation at many institutions - you are looking at medical information of patients that aren't "yours". Unless you've swiped in already and your hospital pays you...

  21. peds hematology/oncology career

    lorichka6 replied to Biglos94's topic in Pediatric

    I would definitely also suggest shadowing for a few days if possible if you are thinking inpatient vs clinic. Hem/onc nursing can be VERY busy - with lots of prioritization, problem solving, quick...

  22. Weighing 2 very different job offers

    lorichka6 replied to newenglandrn44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm biased (b/c I'm a peds RN). Take the peds job

  23. Where are new grads getting hired?

    lorichka6 replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As an UPSNYer it isn't too bad

  24. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    lorichka6 replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree - nursing school for me was a bit of a joke. If I had to do it again at least I'd know what to look for in a program! I didn't go through a hospital affiliated program - in case you couldn't...

  25. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    lorichka6 replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a little surprised at how many RNs have posted about an expectation that new RNs don't need real, on the job training. I'm in my late 30s and this was a career change for me. I graduated in May....