http://allnurses.com OH nursing issues - discuss and network with other nurses from Ohio. Discuss Ohio hospitals, Ohio nursing schools, or any other nursing issue concerning the state of Ohio. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/so-who-do-440036-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:48 GMT I am an RN with just over 10 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. I have always... I am an RN with just over 10 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. I have always done a good, job, never gotten a negative performance review, and even gotten a few letters of commendation from former patients. However, I last worked as an RN in 2004. In the meantime, I have kept up my CEUs and taken an online accredited RN refresher program in which I achieved 98% proficiency. I recently applied at a large teaching hospital in my area that only has nine RN positions advertised on their website and was called the next day for an interview, which thrilled me to death. So today I go for the interview. My first interview was with the nurse recruiter from whom I got a really good vibe right away. She seemed really interested in me, and began explaining wage scale, benefits, etc. which I thought was really encouraging. She then called the unit supervisor of the unit for which I was interviewing and set up an on the spot interview with her. When I got into that interview, however, the unit manager kept mentioning that I hadn't had acute care experience since 2004. She asked what I have been doing since then to further my nursing career and all that I could tell her was that I have kept up my CEUs and taken the refresher course and done very well in it. She was very nice, but I just got a bad feeling about the interview, even though I acted confident, looked her in the eye, and answered every question. I kept telling myself that I am an experienced RN who cares about my patients and would be an asset to her unit. Now I have to wait to see if I "passed" that interview and can move on to the next step, a group interview in the nursing office.

This hospital has a policy in place right now that they will not hire new grads. I am an experienced RN who has been out of practice for a few years. So I guess my question is, just exactly who are they looking to hire, since they don't want new grads and the unit manager didn't seem too thrilled about me either? How many good nurses with very recent experience are out job hunting right now anyway, since that seems to be who they want to hire? If they are waiting for those kind of nurses to come along, won't they be waiting a while, since those nurses seem to already have all of the good jobs in nursing? I guess I am frustrated because I know that I am a good nurse, and I feel that I am still very competent. So much for a nursing shortage....

ETA: the unit supervisor did give me her card and wrote her personal office number on the back of it, told me to call her with any questions at all, and mentioned that the next step, if she decided to hire me, was the group interview. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill, in the sense that if she really didn't think I was good hiring material she probably wouldn't have given me a card with her personal # on it and mentioned the next step in the hiring process? I don't know how much sleep I will get tonight, lol! ]]> Ohio Nurses iluvdetroit http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/so-who-do-440036.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/state-nursing-jobs-439689-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:34:27 GMT Does anyone know if getting a State position is a long process? Had an interview, I was told that I... Does anyone know if getting a State position is a long process? Had an interview, I was told that I would have another. Seems like things move slow. Anyone have experience with this? ]]> Ohio Nurses shellsn http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/state-nursing-jobs-439689.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/certifications-available-tele-439379-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:42 GMT Hi , Can someone let me know what certifications are available for TELE nurses ? Also if there are... Hi ,
Can someone let me know what certifications are available for TELE nurses ? Also if there are any specific Telemetry nursing organizations or nursing journals that we can subscribe for greater info n whats happening in this field?
Also how does one move from telemetry to cardiac cath nursing? How much experience is typically needed?
Any insight will be very gratefully received!
Thanks! ]]> Ohio Nurses dxbtocvg http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/certifications-available-tele-439379.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/any-ec-grads-439310-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:42:48 GMT I am looking into EC's RN program as a transition from Paramedic to RN. I would like to end up in Cbus, and my pension now would only transfer to PERS which is what they have at OSU. So I am wondering if they hire EC grads at OSU? Any OSU info would be appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Ohio Nurses deannicholas http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/any-ec-grads-439310.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/where-all-patients-439214-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:29 GMT I work in a Cincinnati Hospital and our census has been low the past few weeks. We are getting... I work in a Cincinnati Hospital and our census has been low the past few weeks. We are getting mandated off right and left. NO PTO for us...Is everyone scared to come to the hospital? From the way I hear it...all the hospitals are having this problem!!! ]]> Ohio Nurses hes2371 http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/where-all-patients-439214.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/good-sam-439152-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:40 GMT Hi! I'm excited to say I will be starting Good Samaritan RN program next fall. I was wondering if any current RN students or grads could give me a heads up on what to expect, specifically with books, class schedules, clinicals, uniforms, professors, etc., really anything would help. Thanks! ]]> Ohio Nurses Lilyanni http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/good-sam-439152.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/mercy-college-northwest-439070-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:16:14 GMT The nursing program looking rather short. Has anyone attended this school? Is it good, bad,... The nursing program looking rather short.

Has anyone attended this school? Is it good, bad, okay?? ]]> Ohio Nurses Ms. Nurse Assistant http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/mercy-college-northwest-439070.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/what-tele-nurses-438706-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:54:52 GMT I have an iv coming up in tele and am not sure what their 'scope of practice' is supposed to be ?
do they start any of the arterial lines used in the monitoring?
what do they need o know about? i have read up on the common cardiovascular conditions, the commonly used drugs etc but what else do i need to know so i dont look completely clueless..
i have not had many clincials in tele so really need to know!!!
can you recommend any good videos or books to read up..i have about a week and i really want this job! ]]> Ohio Nurses dxbtocvg http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/what-tele-nurses-438706.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/does-anyone-know-438525-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:07:15 GMT I understand while your on the waitlist you can get your pre-reqs done but how long is to... I understand while your on the waitlist you can get your pre-reqs done but how long is to long??:eek: ]]> Ohio Nurses hopefulstudent7 http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/does-anyone-know-438525.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/lpn-entrance-exam-438379-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:04:00 GMT I want to apply to the LPN program at Owens but I wanted to know what the LPN entrance exam was... I want to apply to the LPN program at Owens but I wanted to know what the LPN entrance exam was that they accept. I have already taken one LPN entrance exam and if it transfered that would be great. Anyone have any ideas on this one? ]]> Ohio Nurses Dresdenchick http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/lpn-entrance-exam-438379.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/medication-card-438068-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:04:07 GMT I'm a new grad LPN and looking for jobs in Ohio. I found one that I'm wanting to apply for but under the requirements it says "Must also have card from one of following to verify appropriate preparation to administer medications: National Association of Practical Nurse Education & Service, Inc. (NAPNES), Ohio Organization of Practical Nurse Educators (OOPNE), or Ohio Board of Nursing. "

I guess I don't fully understand what they're looking for. I'm an LPN in the state of Ohio, I can pass meds, what is this card thing they're talking about ? ]]> Ohio Nurses WildviewLPN84 http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/medication-card-438068.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/cleveland-schooling-437994-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:39:07 GMT Hi! I live in Cleveland and am very interested in getting into the nursing field. As specifics go,... Hi! I live in Cleveland and am very interested in getting into the nursing field. As specifics go, I am still unsure.

My problem is, I don't know where to start! Does anyone have any idea of where/what programs there are for nursing in this area? Which would be the best option?
Is there a better school a little further away from Cleveland that is worth the move/travel?

Thank you for any help! ]]> Ohio Nurses stephania http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/cleveland-schooling-437994.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/few-s-current-437925-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:22:22 GMT I was just wondering how soon from the start of class was your first clinical rotation. I would... I was just wondering how soon from the start of class was your first clinical rotation. I would also like to know how long was a typical school day? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know they will probably discuss this in orientation, but my orientation date is not until 12/15/2009 and I am trying to get a plan together with my employer. ]]> Ohio Nurses determined2banurse http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/few-s-current-437925.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/i-got-fired-437416-new.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:29:16 GMT My manager managed with an iron hand and always seemed to have her fav person to pick on. The last... My manager managed with an iron hand and always seemed to have her fav person to pick on. The last several months apparently were my turn. However, the added stress and some recent medical problems added to my problems causing me to miss several days of work and even end up hospitalized. I had a drs not for most of the days I missed and even fr the hospitalization.

Apprarently, our new company has a "no-excuse" attendance policy and I've been told it doesn't matter if I have them. I'm sure fighting it is fruitless so I am preparing to move on and use the effort elsewhere. What I need to know is how do I explain my firing to prospective employers and on applications?

Please help! :cry: ]]> Ohio Nurses Shihtzulvr http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/i-got-fired-437416.html http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/wia-grants-nursing-437218-new.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:36:34 GMT How the heck do you get a hold of these people? I've looked and googled as much as possible and can't find a number. Does anyone on here know how to get a hold of them?

Also, has anyone ever recieved a WIA grant or know what you have to do to get one, and what the require?

Thanks!

Julz ]]> Ohio Nurses Julz034 http://allnurses.com/ohio-nurses/wia-grants-nursing-437218.html