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What jobs would be good to look into for a burned out nurse? I'm really questioning if it's time to leave nursing completely or if I will eventually be able to return.

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I am a new grad (sort of) with 4 months of hospital experience in the MSICU and cardiac intermediate care. I haven't found my niche yet. Where is the best department to go to in order to better develop my communication and critical thinking skills?

Last answered about 15 hours ago 41 answers

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Did anyone go straight into PostPartum Care or a Mother Baby unit right out of school? Also, any advice for a somewhat new grad going into Mother Baby?

Last answered about 18 hours ago 97 answers

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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 about 23 hours ago 77 answers

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How can a nurse who has been away from the bedside for more than 10 years get back in there? Any recommendations?

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I have 2 years of medsurg experience and am having a very hard time landing a job in labor and delivery in local hospitals near me. The only offers I get are night shift positions that are no traffic an hour away. Is it worth it?

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I have over 5 years of experience working in OR as an international nurse. and I have obtained NCLEX-RN license. Are there hospitals in the U.S. that sponsor visas for international nurses like me to work OR?

Last answered 4 days ago 1 answer

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What are some options for side jobs as an RN? Remote would be even better.

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I suffered an injury to my wrist that resulted in a total wrist fusion. I have a lot of pervious medical experience prior to being a RN, but only have 2 years tele med-surg nursing experience. I am concerned about career options.

Last answered 5 days ago 1 answer

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Has anyone gone to both PTA school and nursing school? Which one do you think is better?

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What are the pros and cons to starting on a Med-Surg floor as a new grad nurse?

Last answered 7 days ago 4 answers

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I've been a LPN for 20 years now, specializing in long-term care, but feel as if I've reached my highest potential right now... How can I expand my nursing knowledge and experience without making me go severely into debt or returning to college?

Last answered 7 days ago 6 answers

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

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Can you negotiate residency program pay as a new grad or is it a set base pay due to the program?

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How much pay do I ask for? Interviewing for a full time perioperative nurse position. 8 years of experience in med surg tele.

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Does anyone know How to get into aesthetic nursing ? All the positions I’ve seen require experience

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Hi everyone. I’ve been an RN for 3 years with experience in medsurge and critical care. Im trying to switch to the OR. Anyone have tips on this or info on whose hiring? Long Island NY

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So I graduated in 2021 with 3 months of med-sug, 4 months of pain management, and 2.5 years of outpatient pediatric experience. I really want to get into postpartum inpatient nursing. Will this be difficult because I'm no longer a new grad?

Last answered 11 days ago 1 answer

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I've been a Registered Nurse for almost 2 years now and wanted to be a doctor. Will it take me long?

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Why did you become a nurse besides same answer "I want to help people". I know the pay draws in the nuts!!

Last answered 12 days ago 89 answers

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What is a better unit to start on as a New Grad Nurse, an Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or a Med Surg Unit?

Last answered 13 days ago 78 answers

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I've been an LPN for 15yrs. I recently passed the NCLEX on the 1st try. I am now a 50yo RN. I want more of soft nursing, outpatient, clinic, cath lab, OR w/no wknds/holidays and not the typical Med Surg floor. Why the struggle?

Last answered 13 days ago 8 answers

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How can a nurse that’s worked in post acute rehab nursing her entire career, can I get into a hospital nursing . It seems like they all want hospital experience to hire you. I have my BSN

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Is it ever okay for a nurse to quit without notice?

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What is the best way to transition from med/surge telemetry to NICU? I really want to have a new specialty!

Last answered 14 days ago 20 answers

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