Catalin

Catalin BSN, RN

Psych/Med Surg/Teaching

I also heal cars.

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  1. Great Salary But Sometimes I Wonder...

    Catalin replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Definitely not worth it. My friend works for amazon and makes $300,000+ yearly. Works 2 - 3 days out of his week. He doesnt have even 5% of the responsibility I have as an RN. Doesn't have to deal...

  2. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    Catalin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been working through this entire pandemic and it has been nothing but stressful. I am now motivated more than ever to find work off bedside. I now join the increasing number of burnt out nurses...

  3. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    hello all, My point in this post is that its all just incredibly disappointing how we're treated even worse now than we were before, and the public is paying attention to us now. I picked up this...

  4. What else can I do with my BSN

    Catalin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm having a hard time finding a good job in Nursing and I've just been frustrated with the field in general. Im heavily considering just leaving the it behind entirely. I've had no enforcements or...

  5. What else can I do with my BSN

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    All my friends and anyone I meet in a tech field (CS/IT) seem to have it good. Higher pay than RN's, less stress, always able to take breaks (and they take longer breaks during their 8hr shifts),...

  6. Male RN's with Long hair - Job Interviews

    Catalin posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm in the process of growing out my hair and job hunting at the same time. I've gotten comments to shave, which isn't a problem. However I've sacrificed my sanity this summer dealing with all the...

  7. What else can I do with my BSN

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's more of a family run CNA school. None of those options are available. There are lots of jobs available in my area, but at this point, after all the things I've dealt with in my career, I...

  8. What else can I do with my BSN

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I currently teach CNA's for a local CNA school. Its the perfect side/2nd job but the hours aren't there. It bums me out because I really enjoyed my rotations in the hospital. My preceptors said that I...

  9. What else can I do with my BSN

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to get into a hospital job for the better part of 2 years. No luck. Every job I've been able to land treats their nurses poorly and they're all jobs that have incredibly high turnover...

  10. Getting a job in a hospital

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have a BSN. Seems like no matter what I cant even get an interview though. Starting to get a little

  11. Getting a job in a hospital

    Catalin posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is all I've been trying to do for months now. But no matter what I can't even get my foot in the door. I live in Washington State and I've been constantly applying for local hospital jobs in my...

  12. Is this nursing?

    Catalin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in disbelief over how nurses are treated. I've worked in several areas and completed internships in many more as an lpn and RN. I've been licensed for 3 years and I'm already fed up. Patients,...

  13. Is this nursing?

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so frustrated with this entire experience so far. I feel like once upon a time it wasn't this bad. I see you have a lot of experience, has it always been like

  14. Just a vent... medical vs psych

    Catalin replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    The thing about Psych is that we don't have doctors or the equipment like Med/Surg does. When I worked M/S, we had different doctors throughout the day whether it be at 3PM or 3AM. We don't have IV...

  15. Your facility limit number of admissions? Staffing

    Catalin replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I work psych. My inpatient facility states that you're only allowed 12 patients, but I've also heard of days where it was 14 due to not enough

  16. B12 Injections for my friend

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all very much! I can rest easier now

  17. B12 Injections for my friend

    Catalin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN in Washington and a friend of mine recently asked if I can do her B12 injections to her hip for her... I have known this family for over a decade and would love to help. As far as legal...

  18. Failed 2nd take NCLEX-RN exam. Can't move on! HELP!!!

    Catalin replied to Nursewifeymomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly, I did 80% of all my studying through Mastery. Definitely the best and most helpful. I will only recommend them. I only did ATI because I was remembering the answers to all of the questions...

  19. NCLEX PN + RN Guide by the Underdog

    Catalin posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In August of 2016, I passed my NCLEX-PN with 85 questions in under an hour. The results were very surprising considering that I pulled the lowest scores in my class during nursing school and I still...

  20. NCLEX PN + RN Guide by the Underdog

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Edition? You mean like the books? I didn't use any books. Only the ATI website with the practice questions. I had access to the 2013 tests and 2016 tests. I didn't use ATI as much as I used NCLEX...

  21. Failed 2nd take NCLEX-RN exam. Can't move on! HELP!!!

    Catalin replied to Nursewifeymomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX mastery app. Use the simulations too. Least expensive option as well. Check out my

  22. NCLEX-PN guide by the Average student

    Catalin posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before I begin, I would love to thank NurseBre94 in advance for helping me calm down prior to my test. I'm writing this for the other non-straight-A students who are very nervous about their exam....

  23. NCLEX-PN guide by the Average student

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only vouch for the TEAS as I've taken

  24. NCLEX-PN guide by the Average student

    Catalin replied to Catalin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends on the test. Is it the TEAS V? If it is, I would buy the book and package from

  25. FALSE PVT!?!?

    Catalin replied to Laila26's topic in General Students

    I would look into the NCLEX mastery app as well. It's only $30 and you can buy a practice exam for $10. Well worth it and helped me study for mine! Did your school provide you with ATI or