studentmom77

studentmom77 has 2 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. Is it appropriate to contact the nurse manager?

   studentmom77 replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Job Hunt

   Although I do not have experience as a nurse manager I was management in the business world for a decade or so before changing careers. Interviewed and hired a lot of people. For my two cents definitely call to follow up if it has been a week, ask i...

2. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

   studentmom77 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Hunt

   Rent a car and start looking for an apartment in the area. Public transport doesn't seem like a realistic option. At least where I am from it is no where near reliable and you won't have a job after two or three tardies. Don't stress going into a lit...

3. Transferability of skills learned in dialysis

   studentmom77 replied to studentmom77's topic in Urology

   Thanks, glad to hear there are nurses who by-passed the med/surg route. I think you are both right, it can be hard to change specialties but it can also be easy. Probably depends on the market, the specific specialties you are looking to move between...

4. Transferability of skills learned in dialysis

   studentmom77 posted a topic in Urology

   Hi I am essentially a new grad, I got my LPN in 2011 continued right on and got my RN in 2012 and I am now working through my BSN online and will complete it in 5/2014. Since I have been continuously in school my only experience has been at a LTC fac...

5. Have a panel interview for DaVita Dialysis this Thursday and need help!!!!

   studentmom77 replied to jes07's topic in Urology

   Great thanks so much for the info! So do you think you got the job? Let us know if you do, fingers crossed for you.

6. What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

   studentmom77 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Career Support

   I know this is an old thread, but I don't see a better place for my question. I have never made a habit of calling out, I haven't in two years and I hear what everyone is saying here, if you are sick you are sick just call out. Well in recent weeks o...

7. Have a panel interview for DaVita Dialysis this Thursday and need help!!!!

   studentmom77 replied to jes07's topic in Urology

   So how did it go? I am a new grad too, I just took the Hr long survey for Fresenius a couple of days ago and have my fingers crossed for an interview, but I haven't interviewed ever for a nursing position and have no idea what to expect. Do they ask ...

8. Is the hour long questionnaire from Fresenius a good sign you may get interviewed

   studentmom77 replied to SWRNUSA's topic in Urology

   So did you get an interview? did they hire you? I took the survey 2 days ago and am dying to hear back. I really think I will like dialysis, if you have been hired will you share your experience so far? Thanks :)

9. Poop in nursing

   studentmom77 replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

10. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    studentmom77 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN-RN

    Originally Posted by Isitpossible im in an RN program, and my professor stated that the difference between RN and LPN is: LPNS cant assess, hang iv's or do patient teaching... I think it depends on the state you are in. The only thing LPNs can't...

11. How soon can I get my RN?

    studentmom77 replied to JaceyA.'s topic in LPN-RN

    Everyone above is correct, you must complete an RN program to sit for the RN NCLEX. I did my LPN last year and bridged right into an RN program since I had already completed my prereqs, and I will graduate in May 2012. If you want your RN you should ...

12. What is your current LPN salary

    studentmom77 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

    Brand new grad, 1st job haven't even started yet, 21.75 in western MA on 2nd shift. No benefits.

13. Whats your specialty?What are the Pros and Cons

    studentmom77 replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    So excited to see this thread I was thinking about asking the same question, I am a student and although I am very early in my academic/career I really don't know where I want to be in 5-10 years. I would love to hear why you chose your specialties a...

14. Becoming a nurse: college questions

    studentmom77 replied to megang's topic in General Students

    Definately finish the program you're in you never know what life is gonna bring. Then there is a 2nd bachelors program at Umass Amherst, don't know if thats anywhere near you, I happen to live here in western ma minutes from the college, but there's ...

15. Putting diagnoses in priority order? Help!

    studentmom77 replied to LisaMarie82688's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks VickyRN that is what I thought too, but it's so easy to over think these things when it's new to you. Your agreement makes me feel much more confident about my case study. Thanks a million!