Nurse Advice: Questions

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Now that travel nursing rates are declining, would you still consider a travel role? Why?

Last answered about 6 hours ago 1 answer

How long after graduating nursing school can you get a per diem position? I have 5 years experience in ER as an LVN, and I transitioned to RN in October at the same hospital and unit.

Last answered about 11 hours ago 2 answers

Career Advice Compensation New Grad Emergency Texas

anyone willing to share pay transparency? i’m 15 months into ER nursing (my first job in dallas tx) and my hourly wage is $33.92 (no shift differential). i started at $32.03. is that fair? i find myself comparing to things i see on tiktok 🥲

Last answered about 11 hours ago 72 answers

General

If you had to do it all over again would you still become a nurse?

Last answered about 13 hours ago 178 answers

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I am currently a Assistant Nurse Manger @ Kaiser in CA. I am looking to be closer to family and want to move to Virginia. How drastic of a salary change am I looking at? I currently make 150K a year. Would I be making the same or less?

Last answered about 14 hours ago 9 answers

General

Can I become a nurse at age 40?

Last answered 1 day ago 164 answers

Clinical Informatics

What is my likelihood realistically of getting into Informatics? I’ve been a nurse for 4 years and want something that has more career growth, but this seems like a tough industry to get into and I’m having a hard time finding openings.

Last answered 1 day ago 1 answer

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For nurses who quit their job, what is your primary reason for leaving?

Last answered 1 day ago 359 answers

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Returning to bedside (telemetry) after 22 years...yes, not a typo! Need $ for kids going to college. No refresher, just cramming at home studying meds/labs/pathophys/etc. Hospital willing to train but I'm nervous. Advice?

Last answered 1 day ago 196 answers

Job Search

I am a re-entry nurse. What hospital should I apply for a job as a BSN Nurse in California?

Last answered 1 day ago 2 answers

PCU / Stepdown

I’m a new grad nurse about 8 months in. I’m feeling really burnt out and unmotivated to go to work. I love what I do as a nurse but I feel really stuck where I’m at. Is it too soon for me to switch units?

Last answered 1 day ago 3 answers

Home Health

Is home health nursing a good job?

Last answered 1 day ago 11 answers

Career Advice New Grad Stress Medical / Surgical

I’m a week away from my 1 yr anniversary as an RN. I still feel like there is so much that I don’t know but should know. I still ask “stupid questions” and doubt myself a lot. My pre-shift anxiety and imposter syndrome kick my ass. Any advice?

Last answered 1 day ago 83 answers

Career Advice Critical Care Cardiac Care

How do you deal with rotating day and night shift every week or 2? I feel like a zombie and have stomach pain/nausea and headaches.

Last answered 2 days ago 12 answers

Career Advice New Grad Nursing School Resume

How do I have a chance at finding a job when I am a new grad RN with zero background in healthcare (aside from clinicals during school)? My resume has nothing that would stand out or matter to a hospital. I graduate this December.

Last answered 2 days ago 4 answers

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What can a nurse delegate to a uap?

Last answered 2 days ago 1 answer

Home Health

Should my home care manager have asked me to see a patient who knowingly smokes in the home with oxygen running 24 seven?

Last answered 3 days ago 2 answers

Compensation Travel Nursing

How are hospitals incentivizing staff nurses to stay vs. becoming a travel nurse?

Last answered 3 days ago 52 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I'm a new grad and got offered a position in the Emergency Room. My dream job is to work in the NICU. Should I take the ER offer and then transfer to NICU?

Last answered 3 days ago 1 answer

Arizona

why in a 8 hour work day in the hospital do i not get a 15 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon?

Last answered 3 days ago 1 answer

Career Advice General Education / Instruction

Help with reworking resume for non bedside positons. I’m a medsurg nurse of 2.5 years worked at the same hospital since graduating nursing school. Any advice?

Last answered 3 days ago 1 answer

Career Advice Continuing Education Nursing School

Will I be able to get some jobs with no experience? or contingent of passing the NCLEX? I am currently a Nursing student, graduating in May

Last answered 3 days ago 8 answers

Career Advice Job Search NCLEX Leadership

With all the vacant positions available, why do some nurse managers hesitate to hire RN’s who took longer to pass the NCLEX? Are they looked at to be less valuable for patient care?

Last answered 3 days ago 2 answers

Random Case Management PACU / Surgical Recovery Room Remote Work

Remote nursing jobs… where’s a good legit place to look? I’m looking for a change. I currently work in pre-op/PACU but recently people have left so now we are required to take more call which I don’t want to do. Need some ideas! Thanks!

Last answered 3 days ago 3 answers

Psychiatry

What are some interventions to apply during a mental health crisis?

Last answered 3 days ago 10 answers

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