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  1. RN jobs options after declining health

    medical_zebra posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey ya'll. I only made it 1.5 years as an RN before I had to quit because of increasingly bad health. I'm only 34 years old. I worked 1.5 years in the Operating Room and 3 months in OB during my...

  2. Disabilities while being an RN

    medical_zebra replied to aharley_'s topic in Washington Nursing

    It is legal in Washington, however, your job would probably not allow it. It may be an accommodation you can ask for, but it could hinder your capabilities at work. Maybe pick a nursing job that you...

  3. RN jobs options after declining health

    medical_zebra replied to medical_zebra's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I notice it says you have case management experience. This is the route I was thinking of going. Do they ever hire nurses with less experience than the minimum requirements listed? If so, are there...

  4. RN jobs options after declining health

    medical_zebra replied to medical_zebra's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for reminding me. I did have a chance to clinical at an in home care practice for kids with special needs. I did feel like I was a bit out of my league because the kids had serious issues and I...

  5. Nursing fields suited for physical limitations/chronic illness

    medical_zebra replied to Watki22's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i'm so sorry that some nurses have decided to bully you about your choices (whether they realize it or not). i find many older nurses to be very rude. why you went in to nursing or when you got sick...

  6. Service Dog

    medical_zebra replied to HCA172002's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    not sure it would work out, but you could try desk jobs like case management or telephone triage or work from home

  7. Will I get in trouble with the BON for receiving mental health care?

    medical_zebra replied to mj606's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    as long as you know you're safe to work, i don't think its anyone's business. this is your life....even if it did end up ruining your career somehow (highly unlikely) you not getting help can ruin...

  8. Should I disclose bipolar disorder 1

    medical_zebra replied to grateful2b's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    it is none of their business and you as a nurse should be able to judge whether or not you can do your job professionally and safely with your condition and just leave it at that. it sounds like you...

  9. POTS

    medical_zebra replied to BethArnold's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am in the process of getting diagnosed with POTS too and I had to quit my floor job awhile ago. I have been researching this for awhile and found some options, b ut they are tricky because most...

  10. Advancement?

    medical_zebra replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

    can you explain how much experience you had before get this role? that is what i am interested in doing, but I am brand new and want a realistic expectation about how long it will take me to get...

  11. Pediatric OR nurses here?

    medical_zebra replied to danceluver's topic in Operating Room

    i'm brand new as a nurse and to the OR so i'm sure i'm no help, but i noticed you only had one response so i thought i'd tell you what i have observed so far. in my facility (large hospital) we do...

  12. OR Residency

    medical_zebra posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey ya'll. I'm a brand new nurse starting an OR Residency. At the end of 6 months, I will be on my own. Sounds like a long time, but there is a LOT to learn. Can nurses who work in the OR give me tips...

  13. Tacoma Community College Nursing

    medical_zebra replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Washington Nursing

    Clinicals start first quarter. I am not worried about them losing accreditation because they just got it not too long ago and I will graduate before they are reviewed again. They have implemented a...

  14. Nurse Tech Resume

    medical_zebra posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I'm a second year RN student looking for a nurse tech position. I am writing my resume now. Can my resume be 1.5 pages or do I have to stick to 1 page? Also, if you have ever been a part of the...

  15. Tacoma Community College Nursing

    medical_zebra replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Washington Nursing

    One more thing...Don't forget you can apply to an LPN program and then transfer over to the ADN. It is a separate lottery and I heard its easier to get in. That way you keep moving and feeling like...

  16. NCLEX....how bad is it REALLY...

    medical_zebra replied to Joanie49's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what are "SATA"

  17. Tacoma Community College Nursing

    medical_zebra replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am in my second year of the ADN Program at TCC. When I applied for the lottery, they weren't weighting numbers differently based off of "points" for having extra things like CNA licenses or extra...

  18. Tacoma Community College Nursing

    medical_zebra replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am VERY interested to know more about this. Where did you hear this? Where can I find out more about

  19. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    medical_zebra replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Not really. She is a very intelligent individual with extreme zest for life and tons of energy. She has many interests and wants to pursue them all. Nursing will be her 4th career. She did mention an...

  20. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    medical_zebra replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Not really. She is a very intelligent individual with extreme zest for life and tons of energy. She has many interests and wants to pursue them all. Nursing will be her 4th career. She did mention an...

  21. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    medical_zebra replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in a two year RN program, just finished year one. I am 31 years old. I worked a desk job for 10 years and I know how it feels to want to get on your feet, see people face to face and...