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Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

I have been working nightshift for the past 3 years. I don't really care for it, but I have medical issues which cause chronic pain and I just can't keep up on any other shift. I work in a Basic Care Facility in which our Residents need care, but not to the extent of a SNF.
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Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

I was offered a full time job at an IM clinic. I asked for $48 per hour compensation with full benefits because i thought this was reasonable for a new grad in southern CA. The average is $44-46/hr.
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Are too many certifications a bad thing?

As a new RN grad I've been working hard at attaining all kinds of certifications and course completions. ACLS, PALS, ATLS, Rapid STEMI identification, Stroke assessment, with NRP, TNCC, and CCRN coming up soon. Thankfully as an echocardiographer I've convinced the hospital I work at to send me to all these classes on thier dime.
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What is your dream unit?

If you had the chance to work in ANY specialty, anywhere you wanted, where would it be and why? Which do you day-dream about? The one unit and setting that really makes your heart pound in a good way. Where you whistle as you stroll into work.
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