Favorite Parts Of Being A Registered Nurse At Providence Saint Joseph
Cassandra, a Registered Nurse, most enjoys "help[ing] people," finding fulfillment in making a difference in patients' lives, regardless of their condition. The 12-hour shift schedule, allowing for a "block of days off," provides valuable flexibility, a key element in Cassandra's job satisfaction.
Helping People, Flexible Schedule, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare, Nursing
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Cassandra Ritter
Registered Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Glendale Community College, California State University, San Marcos , 2010
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Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Helping patients and their families, even at end of life.
2. Flexible work schedule with 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week.
3. Opportunities for work-life balance with extended time off between shifts
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
In my current role, there are a couple of things I really love, and one is why I got into nursing in the first place: to help people. Whether people are recovering or at the end of their lives, I feel I can help them or their families during that specific time. I truly believe I make a difference in people's lives.
Another aspect I love is my current schedule as a bedside nurse. I work 12-hour shifts, three days a week, giving me four days off. This schedule isn't universal for all nurses, but it's common for many bedside nurses and offers a lot of flexibility.
While we do have to work weekends and holidays, which is unfortunate, I still have weekdays off. This allows me time for errands when places are less crowded. The schedule offers significant flexibility, and having blocks of days off is wonderful. I truly enjoy this aspect of my job.
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