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1. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Management

   Well just to update everyone! I am so thankful for all of your insights. I spent several days stewing over this and feeling drawn to the VA position the whole time. The surgical clinic called and made my decision for me. The offer was way low (I was...

2. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Management

   This is also my concern. It COULD be an amazing opportunity. Or it could be throwing myself into the fire.

3. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Management

   I do think that I would like to move into management but I don't feel like I can fully affirm this until I have done it.

4. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Management

   Thank you! I see myself in mgmt at some point either way. I neglected to mention this. But it would be a staff RN VA CBOC job with the hopes of moving up and around later (plus pay and hours are better than where I am now) or take a mgmt job right ...

5. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Management

   Certainly someone has an opinion? Hmm.

6. Which position do I accept?

   lifesacomedy posted a topic in Management

   I have two job offers coming in, and I need help deciding which would be best. For the sake of argument, let's say that the pay would be equal or commensurate, because I would negotiate that since I have two offers. :) My background: BSN for 5 years...

7. Flagstaff-thinking of a move from the east coast

   lifesacomedy replied to CGB1's topic in Arizona

   Hi there. I'm happy to answer questions for you. I've been an RN at FMC for 5 years and have lived in Flagstaff for 12. It can be a hard place to learn to live with the cost of living. But to be honest, it's gotten much easier as a nurse. I don't thi...

8. CBOC Assistant Manager

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Government

   Wow! What a ride! I was called and offered a position yesterday! Let the process begin! Thank you again for recommending the template for the document. I'm going to begin working on that.

9. CBOC Assistant Manager

   lifesacomedy replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Government

   Thank you so much for that insight! I googled that and found a good website, explanation, and template. I really appreciate it because it appears that the boarding is heavily weighted by the writing of this document. I want to make sure I do a gre...

10. CBOC Assistant Manager

    lifesacomedy posted a topic in Government

    Hello, I have applied and been referred for a CBOC Assistant Mgr position. I currently work in a local civilian hospital and do not have government experience. Can anyone tell me what I may expect now? The pay range is incredibly broad. I know ap...

11. NICU Internship!

    lifesacomedy replied to LOVEnicuRN's topic in NICU

    hi there! I just graduated with my BSN in December. I am now a new grad NICU RN, but prior I did a NICU Externship, so I know exactly where you stand! It's an exciting time, and congrats on getting the position! Our education program used "Core Cur...

12. NAU BSN applications?

    lifesacomedy replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona

    of course! we are in class together then...who knew! i'm the one who is becoming more pregnant by the day. :0) and I had black-bishop for 350 this semester and was doing hospice. we take our hesi on monday. i'm taking the weekend, going to pho...

13. NAU BSN applications?

    lifesacomedy replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in Arizona

    That is wonderful! I'm glad it is working out well! I graduate in December, so I'm finishing up the last of the last right now, getting ready to take my Exit HESI, and then looking forward to Capstone next semester. Again, I wasn't trying to be a d...

14. Northern Arizona University Traditional BSN

    lifesacomedy replied to nnicolee's topic in Arizona

    I'm in the program now as a second degree student. Lots of people say that the program is hard to get in to. I only applied once and got in, so I didn't have that experience. I had a 3.2 gpa (not amazing) and a 92% HESI. Best of luck!

15. Help with Fluid and Electrolytes

    lifesacomedy replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, I always love your responses and wondered if you would go ahead and post Na and (oh shoot, now I can't remember which ones you did and didn't post). I'm printing the guides for my own reference. Would you mind including the others? Than...