FrogluvRn

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1. Support for nightshift in local hospitals

   FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Kentucky

   Yeah, it seems like that's about right. I even looked into the policy of a rapid response team and found out that it's pretty much an ICU nurse and RT and they still have to call the MD at home and ask for orders. So, yes, it sucks. Thanks again ...

2. Support for nightshift in local hospitals

   FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Kentucky

   Thanks for your response. I hate sounding like I am whining and maybe I was totally spoiled from my previous work experience, but I want to know what my resources are. I know that there are areas that have to have some medical staff ( ER for exampl...

3. Support for nightshift in local hospitals

   FrogluvRn posted a topic in Kentucky

   I have finally moved into the area and work at one of the SoIN hospitals. I came across something interesting and I want to know if its common in this area. I work night shift and every time I have a question or concern about a pt, I have to call t...

4. Louisville hospital jobs

   FrogluvRn replied to Audri3456's topic in Kentucky

   Hi dixiejoe I see that you have a travel position at Baptist. I have been talking with someone from Aya about at travel position possibly at Baptist. If all goes well, I will be relocating in April. I wanted to try a travel position first so that ...

5. RN moving to Kentucky NEED HELP!!!!

   FrogluvRn replied to GodMinistryNurse's topic in Kentucky

   Hello GMN, I noticed your post and wanted to check with you to see how things have been for you. I will be relocating to Louisville hopefully early next year. I got some good advice from a previous post but wanted to see how the process was for s...

6. Louisville hospital jobs

   FrogluvRn replied to Audri3456's topic in Kentucky

   I feel a little better hearing that. It would be horrible to get there and not be able to find a job. I will be staying with family temporarily but I don't want to wear out my welcome. Thank you again for the info.

7. Louisville hospital jobs

   FrogluvRn replied to Audri3456's topic in Kentucky

   It is so nice to hear that you are happy with your job. That is great. I do have another question for you or anyone else following and I hope I am not bugging you too much. What do you think the job market is like in Louisville/SoIn? How easy is it...

8. Louisville hospital jobs

   FrogluvRn replied to Audri3456's topic in Kentucky

   Thank you for your detailed information on each facility. When I was recently in Louisville, my family drove me around the city showed me some of the hospitals in the area. They didn't know too much about the working environment or who knew anyone ...

9. Louisville hospital jobs

   FrogluvRn replied to Audri3456's topic in Kentucky

   Audri, I am thinking about relocating to Louisville to be closer to family. I am also curious about the hospitals in the area. You said that some were not that great. Do you mind if I asked which ones and were there any that you would recommend fr...

10. Is it just me or.....? Warning! This is long.

    FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Career Support

    Thank you gardedigger

11. Is it just me or.....? Warning! This is long.

    FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Career Support

    Thank you all for your support and suggestions.

12. Is it just me or.....? Warning! This is long.

    FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Career Support

    Thanks for your reply. I was glad to read your response. When I mention to some of my co workers that I am sick of bedside nursing, I get dirty looks from some and others try to make me feel guilty for trying to find a job I enjoy. But I feel that...

13. Is it just me or.....? Warning! This is long.

    FrogluvRn replied to FrogluvRn's topic in Career Support

    Hi Madzluhsrn Thank you for your response. Some of my co workers had mentioned case management but I have no prior experience. Also, do you have to have some back ground in social work. I am not too familiar with what a case manager actually does ...

14. Is it just me or.....? Warning! This is long.

    FrogluvRn posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello All, I am currently a med/surg nurse with 15+yrs experience working night shift. I have worked in several different hospital settings both small and large. Most of my experience has been with orthopedics and post op pts. I did manage to "sur...

15. how long to wait to apply for another position

    FrogluvRn posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hello I am having a career crisis I believe. I have been a nurse for over 14yrs. I am so over bedside nursing and have been looking at other areas such as PACU, OR, Endoscopy. However, most of these positions require experience or critical experi...