Nurses

I’ve only been a nurse for a year, and I’m already feeling the pressure to get my BSN. I want to keep my momentum going, but I’m still just beginning to figure everything out on the unit. Is it better… more

My husband got a job in a different state, so I’m about to start my first real job search after being on the same floor for years. I started as a tech and just stayed once I got my license, so I skipp… more

I’m really struggling to keep my mind on work with everything going on in the news. Between the politics and the fighting overseas, my anxiety is making it impossible to concentrate. What do you do to… more

Is delegating awkward for anyone else? I have a hard time asking techs for help because I don't want to come across as lazy or bossy. I usually just stay late to finish stuff I could have handed o… more

I'm almost 62 years old, and starting to find bedside nursing is a bit harder these days. I want to keep my nursing license active, but am interested in roles that involve more sitting rather than… more

How do you tell the difference between normal nursing stress and a truly bad work environment? I’ve been debating a move for months now, but not sure if the grass is really greener somewhere else. If … more

I spent all morning scrolling through nursing ads and they’re identical. Everyone promises great ratios and competitive pay, but we know that's rarely the case. How do you know what's worth ap… more

How can I find RN jobs in the insurance industry? I'm interested in QA or doing the physical exams for life insurance companies. I see people talking about these roles, but I never see them posted… more

Have any of you networked on LinkedIn to get a job? Please share tips if this has worked for you!

I just had my first real day off in weeks, and I decided to do absolutely nothing. I stayed in my pajamas all day, napped, and binge-watched a favorite show. It was amazing. How often do you get to ta… more

I am switching from corrections to the hospital. I will be working on the PCU Clinical Observation Unit. Any insight or pointers? I have been a nurse for over 10 years. Just new to this culture and se… more

Have any of you done your own taxes? I want to this year, but I’m feeling a little unsure because all my coworkers use preparers. I hired someone back when I was a travel nurse through 2024, but last … more

How do you know when to get the charge nurse involved? I had a situation where I just stayed quiet, but now I’m wondering if I should have said something. I want to become more independent and handle … more

I had three 12-hour nights back to back, and I feel like I got hit by a truck. How do you take care of yourself after a rough stretch? I know the basics, but I'm also wondering if anyone has somet… more

I’m looking for advice on how to tell my manager I’m interviewing for a PT job at another hospital within the same system. I just got back from maternity leave and really need the part-time hours. I’v… more

I'm looking into taking a 9-to-5 clinic job just to have a consistent schedule for a while. If I leave bedside, will it mess with my career path? I worry a little that if I'm not doing IVs or … more

I hit my 18-month mark recently, but I still feel like a total beginner. I’m just waiting for the day I can leave the hospital feeling confident that I know what I'm doing. If you've been a nu… more

Anyone know of companies where remote care manager nurses don't end up working 7 days per week or about 60 hrs due to high case loads?
My husband has been a nurse for 10 yrs and switched to case ma… more

Hello, What is the average pay of telemetry charge nurse? And is a $2 raise from telemetry floor nurse to tele charge nurse the average amount of money? Thank you!

What do you do when management keeps asking for our input but never follows through? We had one of those listening sessions on our floor last month, and absolutely zero has changed. If anything, peopl… more

I have been a nurse for over 11 years in LTC settings and Behavior health settings, I recently lost my job, I feel down about myself at this point. Even the LPN board will not investigate the incident… more

So, I lost my nursing job. I am a little depressed. But, I updated my resume, and I am not sure of the direction I should go. I was a staff nurse 3/12 hours every 3rd weekend. I am also in FNP school,… more

Nurses who left nursing as a career, what do you do now for work?

I have 3 years of LPN experience and just got my RN license. What should I expect for starting pay? I’m trying to figure out if I have any leverage to negotiate higher than the standard new grad resid… more

University of Miami recieved magnet nursing accreditations however refuses to increase pay for their nursing staff. What a shame

I’m about ready to go per diem for the sake of my sanity, but I’m worried it’ll look like a gap on my resume. Does anyone have experience moving into higher roles after being PRN for a while? I’m tryi… more

I’m looking for ways to stay healthy without making life harder than it already is. I feel the need to get back to basics because right now I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. Is there a realistic wel… more

Starting a new job Monday, any tips?? I’m nervous for some reason. Fear that I will have imposter syndrome. Hopefully I’m a good fit for the team.

I found out that I'm pregnant with my first after years of trying, and I’m thrilled, but totally lost on the professional etiquette. I’ve been working in my unit for 18 months and haven't seen… more

I’d love to be honest with my teammates about some hard stuff I'm going through, but I don’t want it to be the main topic at the nurse’s station tomorrow. Do you ever feel like you can't vent … more

A couple of weeks ago, I called out because everything else in the area (Dallas, TX) was mostly shut down due to icy, dangerous roads. I live 25 miles out from my hospital and don't do ice. Patien… more

When applying for license by endorsement, it asks if you've ever been fired from a job; does this only mean for termination when disciplinary action against your license was taken? Or does any ter… more

We’ve got a massive disconnect on my floor lately. Half the staff is doing one thing, the newer grads are doing another, and the official policy is hidden somewhere in a broken link. It’s a mess. Does… more

I met a PICU nurse at a party over the weekend, and the conversation deteriorated quickly. She mentioned her 2-patient ratio on average, but when I shared that my LTC days usually involved 60 resident… more

I am looking to transition careers. I feel like nursing is not for me anymore. I have worked on the floor, worked procedure pre/post, and am currently in a clinic. I am so burnt out. I am wondering a… more

Anyone worked at Ideal Image Dallas, Austin, or any other location? Let go for unjustified reasons?? Retaliation? Discrimination? Alot of firing was going on right before sale of the company. Alot of … more

I’m polite to everyone I work with, but I’m not the type to jump into the middle of a group. My coworkers are all over each other's social media, and I can’t help feeling lonely. Aside from my par… more

The gossip on my unit is getting out of control, and our charge nurse is right in the middle of it. It feels like if you aren’t part of the inner circle, you’re the one being talked about. It’s making… more