nursegirl62

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1. Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

   nursegirl62 replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

   Hey would just like say I don't think your alone in this! I too have bounced a bit throughout my nursing career too. I have come to the conclusion though that having all of these varies backgrounds.....just makes me a more well rounded nurse. When in...

2. Move to Philadelphia area?

   nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Pennsylvania

   Chuckster , thank you for such a nice, positive reply. I do have to say I'm very excited about the culture , history, art.....all the possiable areas to explore. I figure I would have several good years before the travel bug hits again. again, thank...

3. Move to Philadelphia area?

   nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Pennsylvania

   I have no idea why this post came out this way and looks so unreadable...I will try again. Here’s my story. I’m RN with a broad range of experience most recently 2 years in a large 45 bed ICU in Australia(I’m here on a work visa) . Mypresent role i...

4. Move to Philadelphia area?

   nursegirl62 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Here's my story. I'm RN with a broad range of experience most recently 2 years in a large 45 bed ICU in Australia(I'm here on a work visa) . My present role is that of Hospital Clinical coordinator( House Supervisor ) in a130 bed hospital here in Au...

5. New Resident Admissions process

   nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric

   Maybe that is the difference competetion might not be as fierce ,might actually be the other way many SNFs here have waiting lists for addmissions....sounds like you have things well and ready to do 24/7 addmissions in a rural LTC we dont. I could tu...

6. New Resident Admissions process

   nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric

   it wasnt that "i" didnt like it. it fell well without outside our policy for addmssion times. when push comes to shove....families and patients want qualityin care. snfs are not acute care and should not beconsidered to do 24/7 admissions. i know i w...

7. New Resident Admissions process

   nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric

   speaking from the being an previously experienceddon.. there is probably nothing more crucial than a well done through and accuratelydocumented admission assessment. so having that in mind while i was don ichanged many of our admission policies. f...

8. 1 year out, no job. Throw in the towel?

   nursegirl62 replied to simply_viki's topic in Job Hunt

   as a nurse manager i have to say a couple of things. to the person who said bring your resume to the nurse manager yourself. yep, that's what i suggest. personally these days i think hr is a joke or waste of time. i select my staff from those bold en...

9. Need ideas to reward nurses that successfully pass their CCRN

   nursegirl62 replied to cjuricek2621's topic in Critical

   keeping my job worked for me. not sure that i think there needs to be an incentive other than what a person gets in self satisfaction in accomplishing something. many hospitals consider your ccrn a requirement for ccu/icu nurses, so just like my annu...

10. Trying to get into RN program

    nursegirl62 replied to amraebrown's topic in Washington

    i'm a graduate several years ago from wvc-omak. presently i'm a senior nurse manager in icu/ccu in australia. i've had a broad range of nursing experience. first, i wouldn't worry too much about your grades in a &p 2. wvc has had many year hist...

11. Took Nclex-Rn yesterday..shut off at 84..

    nursegirl62 replied to Good4's topic in NCLEX

    All the best....its been a long time now for me. Yet I've never forgotten the stress and worry of those days between.

12. Relocation to Phoenix area

    nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Arizona

    thank you for your reply serenity1 . i do appreciate it. i’ve considered getting a job before relocating. i don’t have an az nursing license and according to the website, will be nearly impossible to get one until i’m in state due to the fingerprin...

13. Relocation to Phoenix area

    nursegirl62 posted a topic in Arizona

    after reading several of the most recentposts about the economy and job prospects in the greater phoenix area i'mstarting to worry a bit....but will tell a little about myself and see what youmight think about my hire ability. i'm 50,american and wa...

14. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia

    Yes, even after several years I struggle at times with the line between humor and racism. Just the other night a work ..one of the Cardiologists shouts out and points of me in front of patients and staff..."YOU AMERICANS ARE RUINING THE WORLD" heads ...

15. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia

    If I have offended you or any Australian then I apologize that was never my intention to offend. Just state my experience, and in some respects your comments only have confirmed what I was saying all along that Americans are not really liked here, a...