MidLifeRN2012

MidLifeRN2012

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  1. Is LTC a good option if I can't find a job?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to 07courtney1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anything is better than nothing while you are waiting. It took me 2 years to find my first nursing job which ended up being on a psych unit. Thank God I had a full time job already in another field....

  2. Double Shift

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never agree to work a double unless I am off for the next 2 shifts. I have an hour commute 1 way and can't function too well on less than 6 hrs of sleep. If they won't or can't accommodate the...

  3. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I've only been working in a hospital for 2 years and already want out. I am looking for outpatient or a desk job within a company. Hate hospital life with shifts, understaffing, and patient...

  4. Facebook and employers/school

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    I just use a fake name on FB so no employers can find me. And my settings are

  5. Resurrection University Applicant Spring 17

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Health_is_Wealth's topic in School, College Programs

    If you are at all familiar with the healthcare systems in the Chicago area, it was named that from West Suburban School of Nursing after being acquired by Resurrection

  6. Resurrection University Applicant Spring 17

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Health_is_Wealth's topic in School, College Programs

    80 used to be the minimum score for the TEAS. Surprised they dumbed it

  7. Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

    I wish I could have quit my full time job to attend a cheaper ADN program. But being in my 40s with a mortgage and a kid to support does not give you a choice. I chose the only RN program that had a...

  8. atheism religion and religious hospitals

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Ha ha...obviously you are all threatened by me since I've had so many predictably negative responses. Including from fake Christians. Again..what are you so afraid

  9. Resurrection university 2016

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to lj18's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Clinic RN jobs are hard to get as they mainly hire MAs rather than RNs. And sometimes one can't just move. Not when you are middle aged with aging parents who live here. Thank God I had a full time...

  10. atheism religion and religious hospitals

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Could you address that? I already addressed it at the beginning of my first

  11. Resurrection university 2016

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to lj18's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Seems like they are dumbing down the requirements to get into nursing school. Money, money, money. I'm sure they will neglect to inform incoming students that the job market for new grads is...

  12. atheism religion and religious hospitals

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Oh please people, including those of you who claim to be Christians. You know damn well that if a Christian politely states their belief in public, they are immediately labelled as intolerant...

  13. atheism religion and religious hospitals

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    There are plenty of Muslims and Jews who work at my Catholic Hospital. No religious requirements here. In society you people are more guilty of shoving your ideology down the throats of Christians...

  14. Resurrection university 2016

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to lj18's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You only need a 68 to pass TEAS now? Back in 2010 when I started, we had to make an

  15. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP would not last a day in psych. The filthiest mouths are here. You get numb to it after

  16. How do you deal with verbally abusive pts?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Molly.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PRN around the clock and don't take her abuse. Give her her meds within the hour when they're due or per policy and treat her no different than anyone else. Make it clear you won't stand for her...

  17. New Grad

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to emilycp26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It took me 2 years to find a nursing job after grad. I had my BSN and I had a Bachelors in another field. Nursing schools wouldn't tell you that the job market is bleak. They want your

  18. Landing a Day job as a New Grad

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Hopeful4it's topic in Nursing Career

    I prefer nights as it is more peaceful and quiet in our unit. But I'm PM/NOC but mostly PM because none of the nurses here ever want to leave this shift. I'll have to wait until one retires or find...

  19. Obese Nurses

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Is the OP for real ?? This has to be a joke ...right

  20. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd far more object to tatts or piercings than hair clips or

  21. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why should a nurse have to show up to work 'dowdy'? Wearing a pretty headband or accessory, simple conservative jewelry and makeup is all we have since we have to wear scrubs. And thank God I work in...

  22. Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Then don't wear

  23. Type B in a Type A world

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely Type B and don't think I would last a single day in an ICU setting. Or a med/surg where someone is likely to code. I work in psych and that has been a good fit so far. All...

  24. I thought that if you had clinicals at a hospital you had "your foot in the door"

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nope. I thought the same thing. It took me 2 years to find my first nursing

  25. Too squeamish to survive

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Laurmarkovich's topic in General Students

    Just work in psych. A non medical unit. Or very little, mainly HTN and DM. No wounds on my floor. Worse thing you see is masturbation, nose picking or