backinthesaddleRN

backinthesaddleRN specializes in High Risk Antepartum, Well baby, Postpar.

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1. Why don't I have a job right now?

   backinthesaddleRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Minnesota

   Just so all you new grads don't feel so bad, I have TEN years experience at two of the top ten hospitals in the country! The catch: I haven't worked in 19 years. I went back re-took the boards and got my BLS! I get calls because of my resume and they...

2. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

   backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Career Support

   Thanks for your kind words of support! Good Luck in Haiti and God Bless!

3. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

   backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Career Support

   Hi, Thanks for your interest. I applied to about 6 hospital positions.....A Kaiser personnel RN called. She said I needed 6 months current experience before they would hire me. Kind of a catch 22, we can't hire you without RECENT experience so whe...

4. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

   backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in General Nursing

   Calliotter, That is what I would assume, so I was surprised the headhunter mentioned it. A recruiter for Kaiser told me I needed 6 months recent experience and she'd hire me immediately. So where am i suppossed to get the experience...it's a Cat...

5. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

   backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think having an RN License covers it.

6. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

   backinthesaddleRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, Looking for some advice. I've been out of nursing 18 years. Re-took boards and passed, have done my BLS. I have 10 yrs experience and strong resume(worked at 2 top 10 hospitals). Everyone keeps saying I need recent experience. I've been ...

7. State license lapsed after 18 years; how to get relicensed

   backinthesaddleRN replied to Protoman2050's topic in Retired

   I retook the boards in June after an 18 year absence from Nursing. I took the time off to raise my four kids. Tell your mom she can do it!!! I bought all the review books but the best thing I did was an interactive online review through a site called...

8. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

   backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in NCLEX

   Hi, I did finally hear...I passed! I guess 8 yr re-takes were all handled by one person who had been "out" for an extended time. I was actually told over the phone because it had been 4 weeks and a day. I received a follow up call from BRN apologi...

9. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

   backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Career Support

   Congratulations to you!!!! I know how daunting the whole process is!!! Good luck with all future endeavors!!:yeah::yeah:

10. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Career Support

    Hi I just re-took my NCLEX RN after 17 years off duty being a mom. I got a bunch of review books but the best thing I did was an online Saunders interactive review. I think it was $59.00 and it was totally worth itThrough a website called Evolve.)...

11. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX

    I will keep you posted.....and I will change my name!!! I'll let you know what it is when I decide!

12. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX

    Karen2, Hi and thanks for all the info. I plan on taking The 8 hour CPR/AED class for healthcare workers at The Red Cross. They offer it almost once a week. I will talk to my friend and see what is out there and decide what to do from there. I gr...

13. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX

    Karen2, I don't have any plans yet. I'd be interested in getting info on your re-entry class. I have a friend that does placements for healthcare but not sure what route I want to go.

14. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in NCLEX

    I received a call from CA BRN....I passed! The person responsible for 8 yr. re-takes has been out. They were really nice, apologized for my long wait( 4 weeks 1 day) and told me my license number will be on the site tomorrow am. Thanks to Karen on ot...

15. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX

    I just received a call from CA BRN!!!! They called to say the woman who did all the eight year re-takes had been out.They apologized for my long wait (4 weeks 1 day) and told me i passed and license no. would be on the site tomorrow. That was great!!...