ephiemarie

ephiemarie specializes in Private Duty Home Care/Vent/Trach.

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1. New Nurse

   ephiemarie replied to meganfilzen7's topic in Minnesota

   Sorry for the thread jack here. I am considering applying at Accurate Home Care as well. Are they really as flexible with schedules as their website says they are? What is their starting hourly wage? What was the interview process like? Thanks! Steph

2. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

   ephiemarie replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   As a CNA in an ICU, I've certainly seen my share of families who expect too much and abuse the generosity of the institution. However, I've also learned that sometimes all it takes to make someone happy (whether it's a patient or their needy family m...

3. How can I beef up my resume over the next year?

   ephiemarie replied to ephiemarie's topic in General Nursing

   I already have BLS (required at my workplace). I asked a few ICU nurses whether they thought I should get ACLS certification before I graduate, and they all said it wouldn't be worth the expense, because a new grad wouldn't be put in a position to us...

4. How can I beef up my resume over the next year?

   ephiemarie replied to ephiemarie's topic in General Nursing

   Ouch! Although having re-read my original post, I can sort see what you're saying. However, isn't a resume supposed to be a list of experience and achievements? I certainly was not bragging in my original post; rather, I was simply asking for advice.

5. How can I beef up my resume over the next year?

   ephiemarie posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello and happy holidays! I have just completed my first year of the ADN program. The nursing jobs in this area (western WI/Twin Cities) have all but disappeared, and I'm starting to get nervous about finding an RN position this time next year. I cur...