senseiRN

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1. job offer advice

   senseiRN replied to BlessedNurs's topic in New Nurse

   "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" altho if possible, you should go to the sinai interview to get some interview experience with them..? that's what i would do...

2. planning my exit strategy

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in New Nurse

   I have extensive experience working with people. In fact, four years of college was focused on group projects---mostly turned out well, with maybe 1-2 horror stories. I have held several jobs that required me to work with people of various demographi...

3. AANAC

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS

   No, there are 2 of us. She has 5+ years of MDS experience. Average workload between us is 25-30 Medicare + 70-80 Medicaid. Our IDT includes us, social services, dietary, activity, therapy and restorative. MDS is only responsible for the nursing CAAs....

4. planning my exit strategy

   senseiRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I started my first job a few weeks ago. While I enjoy the work, I can't see myself dealing with cattiness/gossip/passive aggressiveness for the rest of my life..... it's not worth it. (may 2011 graduate)

5. career pathways out of MDS

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS

   Thanks lvnlrn! I will let you know how it goes... but so far, so good.

6. AANAC

   senseiRN posted a topic in MDS

   Hi all, A little about me: I'm a new grad, recently hired as an MDS Coordinator. I enjoy the job so far and thinking about getting the AANAC certification. How long should I wait to start the certification process? Is there a minimum amount of experi...

7. Working the free clinic in Chicago August (CURE network & Remote Area Medical)?

   senseiRN replied to DolceVita's topic in Illinois

   Please come back and tell us about your experience! I would definitely love to hear it!

8. Weiss Memorial RN residency

   senseiRN replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

   I spoke to an HR person last week and she basically told me that they received a ton of apps & they want to interview almost everyone (phone screening). If you don't make it to the 2nd interviews, you will get a rejection e-mail within a week. Af...

9. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

   senseiRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in New Nurse

   Graduated in May. Starting my 2nd week of work next week!

10. career pathways out of MDS

    senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS

    Thanks montecarlo! I have accepted the position because it seemed like a great opportunity (great pay & hours). It doesn't seem too stressful (we have two MDS coords for a 150-bed facility) plus management is very supportive. I'm in my early 20s ...

11. Experience question...

    senseiRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

    Sorry, I guess I need to clarify. These two people are family friends/acquaintances/watched me grow up. I don't think they would give me bad advice.

12. career pathways out of MDS

    senseiRN posted a topic in MDS

    What are some career options with MDS coordinator experience?? I am a new RN grad and was recently offered a position as an MDS coordinator for an LTC facility. They offered to train/orient me as well as pay for the necessary classes. What are the pr...

13. Experience question...

    senseiRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

    I am in the greater Chicago area and I spoke to a nurse recruiter (of one of the largest hosp system in IL) and she advised me that ANY experience looks good (she actually kind sounded annoyed when I asked if nursing home experience would count again...

14. RN-BSN or RN-MSN someone help!

    senseiRN replied to ZenStudent's topic in New Nurse

    I would go for the RN-BSN since it's cheaper.... then get an advanced degree later on. Does your work have tuition reimbursement? As for BSN vs BS + ADN, I could see why hospitals seeking magnet status would not accept the latter. Magnet status is a...

15. First Interview Today :)

    senseiRN replied to Callisonanne's topic in New Nurse

    Good luck!!! I have an interview next week. I've never had a panel interview before. What type of questions did they ask? What did the education specialist ask?