Shelly7913

Hi all! I currently work as a nurse doing nights full-time. I've been a nurse for about 6.5 years and doing nights for 5 years now. Part of me really wants to switch to a day shift position not only for my health (reading the negative health effects of night shift work long-term online scares me a little), but mainly for a healthy baby/pregnancy as well. My fiance and I plan on trying to conceive our first baby after we get married in August. My current job we are losing some night nurses, so we will probably be short-staffed on nights for a while.. I don't think I'll be able to go to day shift for a while because of it. I'm considering staying with my company, but doing home health nursing instead. I've been trying to do research on home health nursing to see if I'll like it, but just wondering what your guys' thoughts or experiences are? The one thing I'm afraid of is having to work in homes of smokers or driving to unsafe areas.. I'm not sure if I should just stick it out in my current job - I'll most likely go to part time once the baby is born, but just trying to think ahead and think what would be best?

I currently work as a nurse doing nights full-time. I've been a nurse for about 6.5 years and doing nights for 5 years now. Part of me really wants to switch to a day shift position not only for my health (reading the negative effects of night shift work online scares me), but mainly for a healthy baby/pregnancy as well. My fiance and I plan on trying to conceive our first baby after we get married in August. My current job we are losing some night nurses, so we will probably be short-staffed on nights for a while.. I don't think I'll be able to go to day shift for a while because of it. I'm considering staying with my company, but doing home health nursing instead. I've been trying to do research on home health nursing to see if I'll like it, but just wondering what your guys' thoughts or experiences are? The one thing I'm afraid of is having to work in homes of smokers or driving to unsafe areas.. I'm not sure if I should just stick it out in my current job - I'll most likely go to part time once the baby is born, but just trying to think ahead and think what would be best?

I'm currently in a part time online FNP program right now while working full time. I'm a year into the program. I've been having some doubts though whether when I graduate that I will be ready to be a provider for patients and be able to competently prescribe medications, tests, diagnose, etc. I just feel like the program so far hasn't really taught me as much as I've been hoping to feel ready. I'm wondering if anybody else have had those same thoughts? And whether you think becoming an FNP was worth it?

Hi, I just recently graduated from nursing school! I've applied to almost 10 hospitals now with not much luck yet :\ The hospitals that are 'unconsidering' me say I don't meet their requirements. I'm not exactly sure what I'm not meeting, but I think it's because of my lack of nursing experience. In their requirements they list, "Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience." Does this mean they want actual, prior nursing experience? Because when I applied to them, I assumed my caregiving and clinical rotation experience would meet this. Any tips though? I feel like I'm doing something wrong with my resume and cover letter, since it's taking a little longer than I thought. Here is my resume (I wasn't sure how to upload it on here): NAME, RN MY ADDRESS E-MAIL ▪ PHONE NUMBER EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing, NAME OF SCHOOL, LOCATION ▪ May 2015 · Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.0 (Cum Laude) NURSING STUDENT INTERNSHIP NAME OF HOSPITAL, LOCATION ▪ Telemetry ▪ Summer 2014 · Demonstrated the ability to remain calm and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in critical patient situations; initiated rapid responses due to changes in patient's health status · Strengthened skills regarding assessment, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation and tailored these skills according to patients' unique needs and beliefs · Prioritized and promptly attended to patient needs to deliver the upmost safe and holistic care NURSING STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATIONS NAME OF HOSPITAL, LOCATION ▪ Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics ▪ Spring 2015 · Developed comprehensive nursing care plans and effectively multi-tasked to assist up to 6 patients per shift · Contributed to the education of couples regarding self-care and care of their newborns HEALTHCARE-RELATED EMPLOYMENT Caregiver, NAME OF FACILITY, LOCATION ▪ Summer 2013, 2014, and 2015 to present · Assists residents with varying degrees of Alzheimer's disease in activities of daily living and personal care · Creates an environment of safety and comfort for the residents; performs hourly rounds and initiates codes to acute incidents such as falls and head injuries · Advocates for the residents by observing for signs of mental and/or physical deterioration in health and reports them to the supervisor VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, NAME OF SCHOOL, LOCATION ▪ Fall 2012 to Spring 2014 · Participated in a coeducational national service organization that advances members' skills in leadership and teamwork through projects serving the campus and surrounding community · Accumulated over 100 hours in engagement of service, leadership, and fellowship-related events Mentorship Program, NAME OF SCHOOL, LOCATION ▪ Spring 2014 · Provided guidance and support to a first semester Nursing student · Offered personal methods of time management and organization to succeed in classes HONORS Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society, NAME OF SCHOOL, LOCATION ▪ Fall 2012 to Spring 2013 · Engaged in a National Honor Society that promotes leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service · Collaborated within the service committee to formulate service projects for the organization LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION · Registered Nurse (RN), IL ▪ May 2015 to present · Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association ▪ June 2015 to present