PediLove2147

I work in a clinic within a hospital. It is still considered outpatient and I am paid as such. I came from the floor and took a significant pay cut. Are you required to do nights/weekends/holidays? The low rate could be attributed to that. It doesn’t hurt to ask for more but don’t be surprised if they say no.

That's what I thought too, thanks!

I haven't posted in a while but I have a question. I am thinking about applying for a clinic job, I currently work on an inpatient pediatric floor. The clinic is within my hospital and it would be the same kiddos I already see every day. How far back do I go with jobs? I had another inpatient job prior to this one for 3 years and before that I worked private duty nursing for a year. Is it normal for my job details to be similar with my two inpatient jobs. While different populations I still did a lot of the same stuff. Thanks!

When I graduated I could not find anything in acute care. After applying everywhere I was finally was offered a job in pediatric private duty. It actually paid pretty well and was full time. They are for the most part stable kids/adults so it wasn't a horrible fit for a new grad. After a year I was able to find a job in the hospital. You could try applying? Most of the companies will list cases/cities they need nurses in. There are a couple to choose from, Family Lives, PSA Healthcare, and Bayada. Good luck, I know how horrible it is to continuously apply to positions and get nothing back. I went to school here, worked in a large Boston hospital and still had a tough time finding something at first.

We found a patient smoking marijuana in his bathroom. We had another patient that was found with heroin in her room, went out front and bought it. Apparently you can buy drugs outside our hospital!

Only +MRSA patients at my hospital are placed on precautions.

Thanks, I do want to clarify this is not a second interview in the traditional sense. I interviewed back in November for a part-time position. It will be the same manager though so I guess it kind of is a second interview. I'll keep you posted. I am also in the running for a full time position, HR called to let me know my resume was going to be passed along to the manager but she was on vacation. I would prefer that position but I will take anything, especially since I haven't even heard back about it.

I have an interview tomorrow! I am very excited, it's only per diem but it would be a foot in the door. Anyways, I am interviewing with two nurse managers, one of which I have interviewed with before. I am so nervous because I have to come up with all new stories to the basic questions! Also, I hope she doesn't remember my suit because I don't have another to wear! Has anyone been in this situation before? I am hoping it will be an advantage but who knows. I have interviewed for multiple positions in this specialty with always the same outcome, you need more experience. Uhhh, I'll work on that as soon as you hire me! In other words, I am trying not to get my hopes up!

I am all for preparing for a shift but get there early and do that on your own time.

It is a benefited position, more expensive of course than what I pay as a full-time employee but I could make it work. Ideally I would stay with my current facility as per-diem then I could work there if I can't pick up any shifts past the 24 I am guaranteed. Thanks everyone. I hope I actually have to make a decision. I've been working towards this for a while so to get this job would be amazing.

I had an interview today for a position in the specialty I have been trying to get into since graduation. It is at a great facility, pay is better, the only problem is it is only 24 hours. I don't know what to do. The manager said there would be hours to pick up but there is a list of 4 as of now that want full-time status so it will be a while before it happens for me. I don't want to pass on the opportunity (if I even get the job) but at the same time, I don't want to starve either because I don't work enough hours. Any advice?

Send a thank you note first thing tomorrow morning. A thank you note never hurts but could help! Good luck, hope you get it!

Nope! My husband doesn't understand why I am tired at the end of the day. "You only work 3 days a week" is his favorite line. He is always asking me to pick up extra shifts. He unfortunately will never understand since he can't come to work with me. Oh well, I have my fellow nurses that get it and will let me vent.

I work 12s and while they are long the day of, I like having four days off. I occasionally work an 8 for overtime and boy are those nice!

I've had an attending get angry with me, he wasn't yelling thank god. It was in front of everyone which was kind of embarrassing though. It was over a patient's BP. It was reading 7-something over 30s, patient was completely asymptomatic and usually ran in the low 90s so I wasn't completely freaking out. I was on my way to call the doc when he found me asking why nothing was being done. (He saw it on the monitor during rounds). Patient got fluids and all was well. The doc actually scared the patient, she felt fine and was confused why he was flipping out.

Yup, or already have someone in mind. At my hospital when you change your hours you need to reapply. A girl I worked with went from per diem to 24 hours so there was a 24 hour position open on the website. I am sure a ton of people applied but none were getting a call back. It's awful.

I had 8 weeks. I wasn't technically a new grad but I was new to acute care.

I have a swatch that I wear at work, it is plastic and washes off nicely. I also wear my engagement and wedding band to work.

I don't see an issue with the insulin and extra supplies being locked up but the child will need to have testing supplies near by, at all times. Could the counselor have a kit in their bag? They sell small sharps containers if that is a worry. The counselor should also have a juice or something in case of a low blood sugar. You of course could be contacted but if the child is 55 they should have quick access to something.

This is happening at my facility too. Every other day we get another e-mail reminding us to clock out on time. There are even signs. It's not like I am not clocking out on time on purpose. I am there because someone needed something, I am behind on charting, or once we start bedside reporting (next week, groan) report went long. It sounds like your facility knows exactly why people are clocking out late, report takes way too long. Maybe once your manager sees how many slips she is getting she will realize there needs to be a change in the way you do things. I really hope they don't resort to taking away your bonuses though, that's low.

They check IV sites every hour in pediatrics.

I am on the list, have been for probably 5 years and have never been called. I would absolutely do it though if they ever needed me. If you want to be on the list, sign up. It's not your family's decision.

At my facility you cannot interview without your current manager's approval. I would go to your manager and explain why you want to transfer. Despite them being short handed she will probably be okay with it if she knows your reasons.

At my old job I did Sunday and Monday night then worked Wednesday day, I only did this every other week though. I had a hard time falling asleep Tuesday night and was usually very tired on Wednesday. I was on Ambien for a while. It is doable short term, I still occasionally have a "fake day off" but I could never do it consistently again. I wouldn't necessarily fight it but I would definitely find out how long this will last.