Itsourchoices

Itsourchoices has 3 years experience and specializes in SICU.

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1. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   Thank you emajean! You're very right in saying that one can become resentful. I had a pretty decent day the last shift I worked, because I actually seemed to be appreciated. I will miss my coworkers when I leave, but I do need to follow my dreams. I ...

2. Boss unhappy they hired a new grad

   Itsourchoices replied to sageone's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with RNinIN. She obviously has an expectation of where she wants you to be in your training, but isn't wording it properly. If she never hires new grads, then she really doesn't understand where you should be in training vs her other hires. I...

3. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   The position I was leaning toward is actually a part time, two day a week night shift. I currently work one day a week, casual day shift. A huge dilemma is that my husband enjoys picking up overtime, even with his crazy hours. He makes double what I ...

4. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   Thank you HouTx, I thought of discussing this with my manager; I just worried that she would see me as someone who doesn't care for the position enough, and would approve others requested shifts over mine, but that's just silly. Although we have requ...

5. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for your insight. It is very helpful. :) I agree completely with 50\50 as well.

6. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   An added question: why is being adult so hard? Ha-ha. In all seriousness, how do you make life changing choices? My husband hates his job. A change in his health caused him to leave his dream job. He now makes a good living but I believe he is bored,...

7. Which way to go-advice please

   Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

   Thank you crunch. That's the best way to look at it. I guess it never hurts to apply and really understand my options, and make a decision from there.í ½í¸Š A worry of mine is to be given an offer, reject it now and that will make me look bad later ...

8. Can you specialize and still do other things?

   Itsourchoices replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I understand what you are saying, and meant no harsh words with my response so I apologize if that's how you saw it. What I am saying is, if you know you won't specialize immediately then there is no issue. You will have whatever experience prior to ...

9. Can you specialize and still do other things?

   Itsourchoices replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Slinky is right. That's great that you know where you want to be! However, you may not be lucky enough to start in OB. Many nurses love the specialty fields, and some with many years of experience will have trouble landing the job. Will you be okay w...

10. should I let go of a sure thing

    Itsourchoices replied to sillypantsmcgee's topic in Job Hunt

    Definitely agree in looking at pros and cons with staffing and orientation at both hospitals. A great orientation and personal drive is key to success. It sounds like you really want B, because A sounds like the obvious winner. Would it sadden you t...

11. Which way to go-advice please

    Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

    Thank you for your reply. It is part time, luckily, although I don't know the particular working hours yet. I would be making less than half per hour than I do now, but no pain, no gain right?

12. Which way to go-advice please

    Itsourchoices replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Career Support

    Thank you for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate your opinion! :)

13. Age- looking young

    Itsourchoices replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

    I never understood how age could be such a struggle in my career. I am in my late 20's and am often mistaken for a teenager. I've had the side eye thrown my way by both patients and their families. I was turned away by a patient when I tried to help ...

14. Which way to go-advice please

    Itsourchoices posted a topic in Career Support

    Hey all, Looking for some advice, what would you recommend, etc. I'll try to make this as short and to the point as possible. I've been a nurse for 3 years now, RN, BSN, all employed in SICU. We get pulled to all floors with the exception of OB, if ...