I am so happy to see that other RNs feel the way I do. I find it so hard to help them get the rush they want when giving pain meds. I completely agree with all you
I am assuming that you work for an agency since you mentioned contract work. I have thought about agency nursing but am concerned that the facilities will not give me help with paperwork or electronic...
Yes, our situations are similar. I was a medical assistant working in a hospital while going to nursing school. I think that may be why I was able to get a nursing position after graduation. Even...
I see that. Had I known that employers discriminate against older nurses I would have kept my job and worked through my issues on my time off. Well, thank you for your
I am a nurse moving toward "retirement age" but more than willing and able to work full-time. I left a full-time position almost a year ago due to needing to finalize issues with my parents trust and...
I need some advice about applying to multiple jobs within the same facility. I am an RN with 7 years experience and am trying to return to bedside nursing. I have recently had a 5 month leave from...
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I am feeling the same way right now! I am 57, have been a nurse for only 6 years. I left my job in December to take care of some family issues. I have begun applying for positions again and feel as...
I agree, Levitas. Making patients feel that you will be there for them at the beginning of the shift will usually result in fewer requests later in the shift. I guess they just have to know that they...
So, I worked my last shift at my job today. I was given the option of resigning or being terminated. When I came back from suspension, I knew that it probably wouldn't be long before I was gone. While...
Thanks to everyone who has replied. The running solution I see is writing things down and checking them off as completed. I will definately implement that! I also like the idea of checking in with the...
Thank you, JBudd. That makes sense! I think that will help me keep better track of things to be done. I hope I can resolve this because I really like my