thecrossfitrn replied to rebeccaUTA's topic in General Nursing
I see what you're saying, and it's a difficult subject for me since I come from a family of police officers and my husband almost went that direction as well. When someone categorizes all police...
thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing
Good to know! Thanks for the information! Arizona does pay well, but coming from Washington, their pay just can't compare. However, most of that is due to cost of living here. Though with how home...
I do also feel the same way, especially working L&D. While the partner (or other support person) is there, I don't have to constantly argue current nursing practice to someone's grandmother just...
I'm in the process of researching hospitals for my move next year to AZ. While I realize I'll be paying the sunshine tax and taking a pay cut to leave, a facility offering to cover relocation costs...
A little over a year ago I left my Team Leader position and moved back to my home state to take a floor RN position on a small post-op unit. The job was really oversold to me, and I regret taking it,...
thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing
Yes, I currently work 12's on night shift. I worked days for quite a while at my last facility, but I really hated it as a floor nurse. I do have the luxury of not having to worry about child care,...
I've been in nursing for a few years now, and within the last year I've been feeling that inner voice saying "you're not happy, maybe you should move on". Last Summer I took a floor position at a...
I'm guessing you're not part of a union, because I smell grievance written all over this type of situation. Does your contract actually say your manager can override the weekend rule if you claimed...
thecrossfitrn replied to jcRN2016's topic in General Nursing
It's really something you should ask your physician, as you're looking for medical advice. Prescription meds aren't something you arbitrarily mess around with dosing, especially when you can't take...
thecrossfitrn replied to mamacitanursita's topic in General Nursing
So, I read that at least five times. Am I right in saying you're trying to ask whether it is okay to allow medication to drip out of the needle? Common sense says that if you have a sterile...
So, here's the gist of it... my husband and I are in the process of trying to get pregnant. I'm currently a floor nurse on a specialized post-op floor, but recently my facility has been so full that...
Yeah, the nursing shortage right now means nurses might be needed, but facilities are not filling those positions to meet the need. It's really unfortunate. I can understand why PACU and OR aren't...
hecallsmeDuchess, you're right... most of them have only worked at this facility their whole career, so I know they have no idea what the outside world of nursing is. I'm really trying not to hold...
I recently moved back to my home state and took a position at a large hospital in a small unit. I started working a few weeks ago, and it is the most cushy nursing position I've ever had. I went...