setsuna92

Hello everyone, I just wanted to provide a quick update. I began work as a RN case manager for a home health agency. I was only provided with two weeks of training, which I'm hoping was enough. River&mountainRN, I definitely hear you. While it's not private duty, and I'm forming plans of care and providing teaching, there is limited support in the field. Especially because we are so understaffed. I am unsure about my future, but I'm doing my best to succeed. I still have many questions, and so few people to ask, but I'm managing. Thanks again.

Thank you much for your supportive replies. I have also thought about home health and I'm hoping to get a job soon. I've had a couple of interviews, but it's hard to explain my short terms of employment without disclosing that I had an illness I needed to treat. I dont have much experience and that's hurting my chances of getting hired right now. I live in a big city and it's pretty competitive. I have been stable and I'm currently participating in an intensive outpatient program to prepare me for the new role I will hopefully assume, whether it be a home health nurse or hospice nurse. But I'm still keeping my chin up. I will keep everyone updated. Again, thank you for the support.

Hello everyone, I am regretful to say that I did not thrive in the position I was offered. Everything seemed to go well, until I started making some mistakes and I take them really hard and personal. They were not severe and no harm came to anyone from them. It threw into a depressive state. I managed to stick it out for 4 months before I decided I was too unstable to continue. The job itself was great and I think that in an alternate universe, I would've excelled in it. I've been working a low-stress (and low paying) job, but due to some general dissatisfaction and craving to help others, I've been thinking about joining the nursing workforce once again... maybe third time is the charm? I don't know... and frankly I worry. But I'm certain that I want to continue trying and finding the right setting for me. I'm not looking for sympathy, as fellow nurses, I wonder what your thoughts are? I don't have many nurse friends... so it's difficult for me to ask for advice.

Two years of non nursing work doesn't sound too bad. Maybe take a refresher course prior to applying at hospitals so when you're interviewed, you can share that experience. I was just recently in your shoes, and I would still give it a shot despite your eligibility for hire in that previous health system. In some cases, HR only provides dates of employment. SOME cases... but you still got a solid shot. :)

I think I've already made it clear that I've tried to pay them back. But no worries. Got the job with no problem. Thanks for the clarification. :)

I understand. I won't do it again. And everything looks to be on the green. I'm already signing all the new hire paperwork. They've already done the background check and drug test. Looks like I'm almost in the clear. But I'll still be wary and I'll update as soon as I officially start on my first day.

Good to know! I'll stick with the greys anatomy ones.

has anyone tried Januu? I'm searching for scrubs, but I wanna make a good and fashionable investment. lol

I wasnt expecting to work for this company again. And I don't really see how I burned them twice. I put in the two weeks notice, left on good terms with my supervisor, and mostly paid off my balance. I left for medical reasons, not that I should have to clarify. Unfortunately, no one ever contacted me to pay off my dues because they outsourced payroll systems right after I left. My paper work was lost. When I left, I knew what I was doing. I wasnt in the right place for nursing. I didnt expect to go back to nursing. I was blessed to find a position like the one offered. So I took a chance. Granted, I should've waited to resign my current job. But as far as I'm concerned, that's the ONLY thing I regret. I'm happy that I left UHS when I did, and if i can go back in time, you bet your ass i would do it again. My health comes first.

The deposit wasnt that much. So not a huge loss there. And I don't owe UHS that much either. That's why I was looking to repay them, but they said I had to call payroll, who then told me to go to HR. And you're right, i should've stayed on the down low. But oh well, lesson learned.

Hello, I recently interviewed at a UHS facility and was offered the job on the spot. They're running background checks and I'm set to take a drug test soon. I was given a conditional job offer. The problem is, I previously worked at a different UHS facility where I broke a 2 year sign on contract. I've called HR to ask them if this would render me ineligible for rehire... She basically gave me the runaround and said that she couldn't give me that information. I asked if i could repay what I owed but I was given the runaround for that too... I need advice. I really want this new position, and I'm so scared that they'll rescind the offer they made me. I'm particularly afraid because I just put in my two weeks notice at my current job and i've already placed a deposit for a new apartment (did i mention im having to relocate for this position). What can I do?

My worst mistake... piggy backing magnesium and delivering an excess of 100mg to a patient. I was told by the pharmacy to just hang the bag and set a timer, which I did. But I should've known that the timer wouldn't stop the infusion since it was piggybacked to a bag of saline that was set to run by the hour. The whole bag of magnesium was given to the patient. She did not suffer from any physical side effects, but her Mg labs were critical high by a couple of points. Got MAJORLY chewed out by the on call doc. But her actual doc told me to just "not do it again." He was super chill about it, and the patient was released two days later. I was investigated, but ultimately they found pharmacy to have violated a policy on providing exact doses of electrolytes for infusion. It actually traumatized me, but about two years later, I'm finally finding peace.

Thank you!

I just wanted to give a quick update: I got a job! A dream position in a dream city! I'm a little nervous about all the change, but I also welcome it. They offered me the position during the interview. I'm just waiting for the official offer from HR. I hope all goes well. Thank you for giving me the courage to put myself out there. :)

Well, I know that they considered my application with only 6 months experience. But I said I wasn't interested in the end. But you should give it a try! It wouldn't hurt.