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  1. 24 hr on call

    ottersloveoysters replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others: RUN. On constant call and no on-call pay? That's

  2. Love night shift when I'm at work, hate it on my days off. I'm torn!

    ottersloveoysters replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    I can't advise you here but I work outpatient and I really want an inpatient experience. Unfortunately I know I would do terribly with a night shift schedule and it's hard to get a position that is...

  3. working all hours and no days off

    ottersloveoysters replied to oneofakind1's topic in General Nursing

    It really stinks to watch things happen that aren't fair but there is not much you can do. Also, there may be other factors or issues going on that you do not know

  4. Career change here too

    ottersloveoysters replied to The_Physicist's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the previous poster about considering PA school. Also, just a heads up, some NPs would not look favorably on your comment that being a NP is "the next best thing" to being a...

  5. Too old to become a nurse??

    ottersloveoysters replied to MyteMite's topic in General Nursing

    I did an accelerated nursing program for people who already had a bachelors degree. I had classmates in their 40s and 50s who completed the program and are working as nurses in various areas...

  6. Should I do NP now ??

    ottersloveoysters replied to go-for-it's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What do you want to do? It doesn't really matter what your mom thinks unless she is going to go to work for you every

  7. How to find where I fit in

    ottersloveoysters replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    How about infusion

  8. Use of probiotics in PEG Tube Feedings

    ottersloveoysters replied to RNhelenwheels16's topic in General Nursing

    Banana flakes: Banana flakes control diarrhea in enterally fed patients. - PubMed -

  9. Need some job hunt reassurance

    ottersloveoysters posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 years of experience working in an outpatient setting. I am looking for a change and I really want to become a better nurse. I have applied to a bunch of position with not much response...

  10. Hops requiring nurses sign no Falling contract, Is this legal???

    ottersloveoysters replied to psmith118's topic in General Nursing

    My thought: maintaining a safe environment for patients is part of my responsibility as a Registered Nurse so there is no need to sign any sort of contract about

  11. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    ottersloveoysters replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try an outpatient nursing position. You get to know patients over the long-term and develop relationships. Communication skills are very important. There are outpatient settings that are...

  12. Does it get easier after anatomy class?

    ottersloveoysters replied to Elsa15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally for me, the prerequisites (A&P, Chemistry, etc.) were the hardest classes. Nursing classes were definitely challenging but not more than the prerequisites. I was also a second career...

  13. Taking the Nclex for the 5th time 2016

    ottersloveoysters replied to hpalmer23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My suggestion would be to study strategically. First, do not waste time on areas/topics that you know. Second, test yourself. Don't just read notes and memorize things or read a question then read the...

  14. BSN or ABSN?

    ottersloveoysters replied to alissakle's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what you want to do. If you want to go into nursing, I would make an appointment with a school and see an admissions counselor and see what you can do to improve your application...

  15. Is it okay to look for another job?

    ottersloveoysters replied to kmend11's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you could start applying for other jobs. However, if I were looking a pile of resumes, I would pass right by yours and look at other applicants. If you have been at a job less than six months...

  16. new grad RN with 2 job offers, what would you do??

    ottersloveoysters replied to zumbaRN4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have a job offer you like. TAKE

  17. Nursing Anxiety

    ottersloveoysters replied to Seve's topic in General Nursing

    I work Monday through Friday and have two kids. I actually don't mind it. My schedule is set so I don't have to worry about changing shifts or days. I have daycare Monday through Friday and a very...

  18. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    ottersloveoysters replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to consider is that "low stress" can also mean monotonous, boring, stale, dry...........you get the picture. To me, being bored is an awful thing in a job. I would rather have some level of...

  19. pediatric vs adult neuro

    ottersloveoysters replied to irotcrv's topic in General Nursing

    I have no experience working in pediatrics so I can't speak to that but I do work in adult neuro. The disease populations can be fascinating but a lot of the populations I work with have terminal...

  20. Quick advice

    ottersloveoysters replied to Sweetlillove's topic in General Nursing

    I know nurses that work for DaVita and enjoy it but you seem more drawn to the OR job. Also, you may mesh with the OR nurses differently as a full time employee, as opposed to an extern. And, like...

  21. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    ottersloveoysters replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I became a nurse sooner in life than I did but oh well. I needed to have other experiences first, I

  22. "I thought they liked me..."

    ottersloveoysters replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Since she was called back for a second interview, they likely did really like her. However, "stuff" happens. The cousin of the nursing director suddenly needs a job so she gets hired. The hospital...

  23. Frustrated

    ottersloveoysters replied to NurseMom2014's topic in General Nursing

    I can imagine you feel really defeated with this feedback. But, if you like your work and want to improve, please listen to the feedback. Not all managers can put things tactfully and sometimes they...

  24. What is considered "job hopping?"

    ottersloveoysters replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    To some extent I agree with the other posters that said it's more about motive, than time. If you are working PT but after 5 months have an offer elsewhere for a FT gig, it makes sense to leave. If...

  25. I'm a nursing student thinking of quitting my CNA job?

    ottersloveoysters replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    Can you cut down your hours to one shift a week? Can you go per diem and just work a few shifts a