Money Management

Hey guys I was just wanting to get people's perspectives about how to make the most out of a nurses' paycheck. I am a RN of nearly 3 years and I needed some advice on how I can stretch my dollars. I don't live an extravagant lifestyle but I get pa

How long should you stay in a bad unit?

I want to clarify what bad means, I work with some very dedicated RNs who bust their butts and we give excellent care. It is not my co-workers or the pt population, both of which I love, but the overall work culture which is made not-so-much fun by a

Staying home with children for several years...?

My husband and I have decided for me to to stay home until the children start school. The youngest starts K in 3 years.
I have been working very little already as a travel nurse for the last year.
I have been a RN for 7 years mostly charge M/S and st

I'm curious which offer to you'd choose?

I'm going to pose a hypothetical situation - Lets say a person was offered a position at a major hospital system in the emergency dept, where they want to work. The benefits are pretty good, the pay is the lowest out of all the local hospital system

Non-competitive Direct/Graduate Entry MSN Programs?

Hi there, first time posting (but probably not the last ). I am looking for some advice on Direct Entry MSN programs.

These are my qualifiers:
-Reputable school, not the bottom of the barrel.
-Has an Oncology or Acute/Critical Adult Program.
-Not ter

Amerigroup Employees

Anyone here have any experience with Amerigroup?

I interviewed for and was offered a case management position. I have no experience in CM, was previously a staff nurse in the ICU and L&D. This would be my first job returning to nursing after a ye

New Grad: possible new hire on ACT team

Hello All,
I've been a long time reader of everything on this forum and have to thank all of you for all the amazing advice and information you post every day. Now that I've said that piece, I just recently wanted to come out of the shadows because

Career advancement and help strengthening education skills?

I have always admired the input from nurses using this forum so know I am asking for some general advice to help advance my career.

To give you all some background information I am still considered a new graduate (less than 2 years), im ambitious and

Job switch advice

Right after nursing school I started a nursing job in pediatric homecare three months later I started a new job working as a pool rn in a skilled facility geriatrics and rehab.. So I had 2 jobs for over a year. I recently left my first position to ge

Did being unattractive hurt your career?

2 While I'm not trying to be a troll, I sometimes feel that for me, that may be true.

It's not my weight, it's my face mostly. I have had coworkers and pts complain about my face, saying I looked mean. One just told me I was ugly. I don't purpos