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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 for your response.

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 example, I hope) but they are not free to leave that unit. This has obviously worked so far this hospital or there would have been whole lot issues. Again, I wanted to know if this was typical in this area and if so, what do nurses do when they have concerns about their pts. I feel like I need to change the way I think and care for my pts.

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 the admitting MD and hope they call me back or told it has to wait until morning. When I ask about paging an MD who is actually in house instead of waiting for a call, I told that there is no one and I probably wont find that around here. So my question is, is this fairly common in the SoIN and Louisville hospitals? I have never worked in a hospital where there wasn't at least someone around to check on a pt if you have concerns or they are not looking well. This seems really unsafe to me but maybe I am missing something. I would appreciate any comments.

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 I would have time to check out the area and other hospitals. What floor do you work on if you don't mind me asking and would you recommend that hospital? Thanks

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 someone coming from outside KY. Thanks

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.

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 to get a job in one of the main hospitals. I assume most places need nurses but you know what happens when you assume. I have my BSN and 15yrs of med/surg experience under my belt. I would love to transition to the OR (if I stay in the hospital setting) but I realize that's not likely to happen without OR experience or getting your foot in the door. Would you suggest applying to directly to the hospitals or via Indeed? I ask because, I feel like I am not finding a lot on Indeed......Thanks again for any info. you can provide.

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 who worked at the Louisville hospitals. I know that there are also a few facilities in southern IN as well that I may look into. But again thank you, this information will be very helpful.

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 from your interviews. Thanks

Thank you gardedigger

Thank you all for your support and suggestions.

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 if don't derive some type enjoyment from your job than it will eventually effect your job in a negative way.

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 to be honest with you.

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 "survive" one year of a critical care step down unit. It was a great learning experience but I quickly learned that it wasn't for me. I feel horrible for saying this but I am sick of bedside nursing. Is it just me or has anyone felt this way or does feel this way? I know I need a change but not sure about which path I should choose. I know two things for certain 1. I need to get off night shift (I feel totally drained even on my days off) and 2. I want to get away from bedside nursing. I am tired of coming into work and feel like I am in a race not a nurse caring for her pts ( I can't be alone here). I have thought about several areas like the OR, PACU, home care, even working in a dialysis clinic. I do have to say, after only lasting a year on the step down unit before calling it quits, I any a little nervous to step out of "my box" again. However, I know that I need to for both my mental and physical health. Some of the things that I enjoy about nursing is being exposed to people from all sort of races, religions, countries and backgrounds. I enjoy talking with some of my "mature" pts and hearing about their lives and families and how things were "back in the day":) I love the hospitals that were up to date and had modern gadgets and software that allowed me to print and provide educational materials for my pts. (I totally believe in giving pts as much material and education as possible and giving them control over their own healthcare). So getting to the point (finally!). If anyone has any advice on a particular area in nursing that they would like to share, I would appreciate it. Or if anyone wants to discuss their job and what they like or dislike about it, I would like to hear that as well. I appreciate any advice or information that anyone is willing to share. Thank you in advance:D.

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 experience. I tried to work on a critical care unit for a year and absolutely hated it. My co workers were supportive and so was my manager. I just hated the acuity of the pts and was stressed out everyday. I only lasted a year. I finally decided to go back to med/surg since that's what I am familiar with. I have been at my current position and hospital for 3 months. So found a position in PACU at a hospital that I worked at previously. It says "new nurses welcome" which makes me think they will train you and no previous is needed. I of course want to apply. I figure, it can't hurt to apply. However, if I get the position, would it be wrong to quit my current job only after 3 months. I get so worried about moving around. Again I have been a nurse for over 14 yrs, and have worked at four different hospitals. I feel the only reason I lasted that long was because I moved around. I am interested on how others feel about moving around, what's an appropriate length of time to stay at a place(if any) and trying different specialties in nurses. Thanks to all who read and respond.