NotYourMamasRN

I never speak badly about previous employers, managers, coworkers, etc. in an interview. I have worked in two career fields and have always gotten the job offer from my interviews, so I would say that has worked well for me. I currently HATE my boss,...

I never answer my phone unless I want to work. I never feel bad about the facilities not staffing properly and having to call every darn day. Their problems with staffing could easily be solved if they treated, compensated, and supported their staff ...

I did an accelerated ASN program and I will say with all honesty that 80% of my class worked full time and did the nursing program. Their motto was "C's get degrees". Some of the women in my class had 2-3 kids, were single parents, worked full time, ...

I do not live in that area, but most of the hospitals I worked in as PRN/float pool I wrote my scheduling. So for example, I had to work 48 hours a month at one hospital. I could work 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts, I just selected the time blocks I would w...

The stroke certified hospitals I have worked in offered this certification. I had to attend a classroom portion by the stroke center in the hospital. Then I had to do online training and an online exam. The online portion took FOREVER!

I can't wait to quit nursing altogether!

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If I am having a bad shift, I will never wear the same underwear to work again. I don't know why but I blame my bad luck on my underwear. It hasn't worked well for me because there are only about 3 pairs I feel I can wear to work and have a decent sh...

I did this once, I dressed up as a carrot and came into the class to the Rocky Song. We danced, learned about exercise and eating healthy, and all about doctors appointments. I found that the more I engaged the kids to be active and silly, the more t...

Hi OP, Congrats on having a bright and gifted young lady, that is very impressive. I definitely think that doing a BS in the sciences is the best option, let her volunteer and get some real world experience, and then make a decision whether or not th...

Big brother is always watching!

HI OP, I just want to say I am sorry for what you are going through. I suffer from PTSD so I know how you are feeling right now, in many ways. I have no advice other than to seek the appropriate help and take time to take care of yourself. You can ov...

As of right now.... Nothing.

Oh boy

I am transitioning out of nursing, for many of the same reasons you are discussing.

Hi OP, I am getting out of bedside nursing, well nursing all together. I am working with the VA through the Voc Rehab program. My end goal is to work in healthcare legislation, policy, and maybe even consulting. I am in school for my MHA, I went for ...

When I worked in LTC 95% of the time, my relief was late. I am not talking about a mere 5 minutes either. I told the nursing supervisor they can either enforce their tardiness and absence policy or relieve me on the floor. So they relieved me on the ...

As I learned the new skills, I was expected to use them. If you ever question anything, before sure to ask your preceptor for direction before doing a new skill or something you are unsure of.

I wish I could help with this, I am a Vet so I used my own GI Bill. All of my schools had VA Officers and departments who handled all my paperwork and advised me on everything. I never had to think much about it. I have used both the Post 9/11 GI BIl...

I am paid 5% of what I deserve for the endless amount of BS I deal with every time my badge hits the clock.

My employer sucks!

I successfully negotiated pay at two of my hospital positions. I have worked a lot of Float Pool, but a few of the facilities I worked at did not pay all float pool the same flat rate with no raises. I have experience negotiating from my first career...

When I worked ER I often felt bad for many of the people I saw who did not have a SSN or ID. They had no access to primary care, so by the time they got to us, they were half dead. They couldn't afford to take their kids to Urgent Care, so they took ...

I started out at $22 an hour in Virginia as a new grad in ER.

I have this dream that keeps happening where I go to work and it sucks.... Oh wait, my bad, that is real life :-/