AmyD_RN

I am an urgent care RN (as of this spring -08) I absolutely love it and feel very lucky to have gotten the job. I tried to find a forum just for us nurses but could not find one. Can anyone point me to it? I see where someone kept saying try the ER forum but no luck. Thanks ahead of time. AmyD_RN

Oh girl I hear ya! I could write a book on feeling depressed and having low self worth. 12 years worth to be exact! But it wasnt' all bad, it took me a few year to really get in a groove being a stay at home mom. But once I did i loved it. I would not take it back for anything. if anything I would have got my Rn first then stayed home for 12 years! seriously!!! The fact that I got to raise our kids and no one else has just doubled the blessings all the way around. my kids had very strong characters and self worth before they entered the public school system at 4th and 6th grades! believe me when I say this If I had to do it all over again i would in a heart beat! Good luck in your nclex testing and I will be praying for you!! In His Name AmyD RN ~*~ Keep doing what you are doing and you will keep getting what you are getting~*~ Debt free in 08 ~ Watch out house you are next!!! *on babystep #3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If broke is normal I want to be WeIrD!!!

Some of you on here might not remember me as you are on the nclex board studying your little butts off. But, I have been a member here for a few years now and if you look at my post you can read alittle about my situation. In a nut shell I grad. in 94 failed the boards 2 times and became a stay at home mom for almost 12 years. Went back and studied on my own and took the boards on 6-6-06 (yeah yeah I know weird date uh?) and 26 hours later found out I passed! Thank God Ohio did not require I take any classes to refresh! UPDATE: as of today I currently hold 4 jobs....LOL I plan on downsizing real soon. I couldn't have dreamed up such a wild ride if I tried. My mom got me a job on the PEDS dept working on call but let me tell you they stay busy in the winter months and it has been such a great skill building time. The nurses are all so great and it is like family up there. I also teach a lamaze class once a week and just recently took the "Childbirth Education coordinator' job. Huge learning curve but I have found out it is not completely what you know but who you know.....LOL and I also recently took another oncall position at our local first care (kind of a glorified ER without the E part....LOL) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So, I just felt like encouraging you all that it can be done and done well and always stay positive. I cant tell you how worthless I felt over those 12 years but now I am on top of the world doing what I love. and not to mention the pay is great! one tip that I stuck to was that someone once told me on here go for what you want and keep going for it till you get it. Well I have gotten what I wanted and I didnt' have to start out in med surg to get there!!!! but I have to admit if it were not for the Lord in my life none of this would have happended!! Feel free to contact me if needed and all of you wonderful soon to be nurses that have contacted me already please continue to update me often!!!! God Bless! In His Name! AmyD RN

Hi there, not sure about anyone else but I am working at the moment on call for PEDS. I got 2 months orientation and there is a job opening coming up on day shift that they said I could have another 3 months if I wanted. That and I get to say when I want to be left alone on the floor by myself, if at the end of that 3 months I dont feel quite comfortable then I can have more! There is no way I felt comfortable after just a few weeks!!!! Goodluck! AmyD

fjohnson51, I don't frequent this board too much anymore just cause I have passed since June 6th (when I found out). but what I can tell you is hand in there and like someone else said before me tie your knot and hang on!!! I am convienced that if you really want to do something set your mind and just do it (like the nike commercial). Why do I say this?????? here is my story in a nutshell................. 1........I graduated 1994 2........had our son day after 3........failed nclex twice 4.........became a stay at home mom 5.........had our daughter 6.........many life lessons learned via the Lord! 7.........started studying 11 years later 8.........took nclex 12 years later PASSED 220+ questions. 9.........now working as a float nurse in local hospital! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!! AmyD (in Ohio) NEVER GIVE UP!!! if you want it bad enough you will do it!

What is your job title? I am wondering cause I have an interview coming up for "wellness director" at a local ALF. Thanks Amy RN

so what does a job like that usually pay or what pay should I not work below?

Hi all, my name is Amy I am going to an interview at a local ASL for the wellness director. Can any of you tell me what this job is and how much you can expect in pay? It says part time 24 hours a week but I was just wanting to pick someone's brain about it first. Thanks

had asked a question here but answered it already. sorry!

I'M here! Barely but here! I just got done with 2 weeks of orientation (classroom type) and I start on the ED floor this thursday, I have 3 days of 11-11;30pm then go to days which is 7a-7:30p then afer however long precepting is (I have heard different sets of weeks and I get more if I need it) then I go to what they call MIDS. which is either 11-11:30p or 1p-1:30a or 3p-3:30p....or combo of the later two! I am little nervous but I feel my age helps me out (soon to be 35) I have been around the block so to speak and intimidation doens't bother me that much. I am just ready to learn and willing to ask questions to do so! I am ready! Can't wait! and you????? AmyD RN

well I know what you mean about sleep patterns I too was used to 11p or 12 p then getting up at 6:30 now I am falling asleep around 9-9:30p and getting up at 5am dog tired! This week has been an eye opener that I would not work full time mon-friday 8am-5pm.........I would just miss my family way too much. Hard with kids. this is our last day this week in hospital orientation then we go one more week next week then off to the floor! yikes!!!!!! AmyD RN

yup I agree USIJurgy, I noticed that all the boards other than the nclex board get replied to alot slower but that is cause everyone is working, there are so many newbies (me included-hince the fact why I didnt reply) that we dont feel we can answer your questions. But you better believe that we are here waiting on an answer as well. Dont get discouraged! I have yet to find a nurse on here not willing to help! I think you were a little harsh but I understand when you are desperate for some support! Hope all goes well keep us posted! AmyD RN (soon to be ER nurse~~ 1 more week and counting!)

I'm drowning in a sea of policies and paperwork!!!!! not too mention the stuff inbetween. webed, skills lab, computer know how, pixis,passwords, procedures etc etc.........argh! will this ever get easier?

Can't believe I ever stressed about not being up on my skills.....LOL they go over everything in orientation and you have to pass the skill to move on..........Whew!

Can you tell me what you LOVE about it??? I will be on the ED floor sometime end of this month! AmyD RN