MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46 has 33 years experience and specializes in ER, OR, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, OPEN HEART.

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1. CNA attire during interview?

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Hunt

   When I was a DON on a Subacute Rehab Unit a CNA candidate came to an interview depressed as follows: dingy over worn white scrub pants, a tweety bird well worn t-shirt, and deity well worn tennis shoes, greasy hair. She interviewed well, however,...

2. Can you Hold a license in two states?

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to angelctz's topic in General Nursing

   You can be licensed in multiple states. However, if you live in a Nursing Compact State, and are licensed there, you may not hold a license in another Nursing Compact State at the same time. Example, I live in Maryland, Virginia is part of the ...

3. TRAVELERS in the OR- we need resources!

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to HitTheRoad's topic in Operating Room

   I am not aware of antorganized review info.

4. OR nurse, Which major I can in for master degree

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to mercyshiper-sky's topic in Advanced

   I have a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Health Policy and Administration. I am a "Seasoned Peri-operative RN". I have knowledge of regulatory agencies and administration.

5. Is this a standard requirement?

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Be glad you are attending Nursing School today. Many years ago nurses needed to know the Apothacary, Metric, and American models, including how to convert from one system to another. Medications came in large bottles and the nurse would have to...

6. Conflicted with two offers

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Kuriin's topic in New Nurse

   Garunteed hours depend on your family financial status. Not garb teed means just that. When I was doing PRN some weeks I had to be available 7 days to make 24 hour, other weeks could get 36 or more hours. Does your household depend on your inco...

7. Need feedback ASAP

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to mkz_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   You did not realize you were on call, it happens with how busy we are with work and home obligations. You did NOT get called in, I have taken call for more than 35 years, I would let sleeping dogs lie. You did not work while drinking. You are ...

8. NCBON Out of State Program Verification

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Blossom7's topic in North Carolina

   are you licensed in the state where you graduated? Are you trying to endorse or get your NC license by exam? These things make a difference in the time frame to obtain a license. I would contact the employer and discuss options if your license is ...

9. Is it true that being a job-hopper is a good thing?!

   MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Cola89's topic in Professionalism

   In my area, Washington/Baltimore Metro, MOST employers have done away with pensions. We have voluntary 401k and 403b plans. Many DO NOT match anymore, and those who do match 50% up to 4%. Social Security has been robbed by Congress for decades....

10. Nursing license

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Nursing5000's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, you are practicing Nursing without a license RIGHT NOW! What state are you working in? Most employers will TeRminate you Immediately for any license issue. They are liable for your practice.

11. Which ICU?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to achagolla's topic in Critical

    I am a Cardiac Girl all the way! However, you can learn tons in a heart and vascular ICU. Go for the most intense learning environment. A lot of codes on a unit is just repeating the same algorithms. Go for the diversity, save the repetition for...

12. Questions re: Excelsior

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior

    Be very careful. Maryland stopped recognizing Excellsior LPN to RN in 2008 or close to that year. You would not want to invest time and money to not be able to work in your state or have to repeat classes a third time.

13. Is this Normal?!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply say, since I've been working here I have learned alot. However, the unpredictable and consistent over runs are not working out with my family and child care obligations. For that reason I must be fair to you and to my family and give...

14. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to otherendeavors's topic in Career Support

    Also, many BON require a certain number of clinical hours to maintain your license. My state requires 5000 hours in 5 years. 1000 hours a year works out to about 20 hours a week every week for 52 weeks a year. Good luck, but I'd advise as others h...

15. New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to skschultzRN's topic in New Nurse

    I would NOT tell anyone I was pregnant. Not even after I started working. Some managers and HR will do whatever they can to get rid of someone who will use too many benefits. Hopefully, you are going to a unionized facility. It will be difficult ...