*lorie

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1. Online job applications asking for SSN

   *lorie posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all. What do you guys think about online job applications that ask for SSNs? Some hospitals I'm trying to apply to have their have their apps through healthcaresource.com and you need to provide your SSN to complete the application. Do you thin...

2. New RN in the ER

   *lorie replied to *lorie's topic in Emergency

   Thanks all. I go through my ups and downs (and confused times hehehe).

3. New RN in the ER

   *lorie posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello all. I started working in a level one trauma center ER 11 months ago (first 6 months in orientation). I'm starting to get into the swing of things and I really like my night shift staff, but I still feel uncomfortable in some situations. For ex...

4. What else can I do with a BSN beside bedside nursing

   *lorie replied to Ayonti's topic in Career Support

   Hello hmellish. I just want to ask how you transitioned to medical review nursing. My story is no different from other overwhelmed, new nurses

5. How long do pre-employment background checks usually take?

   *lorie replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the responses. My background check came back and I'm relieved. It took 5 weeks. It could be the out-of-country education that took a while. It was also a city hospital...maybe they need an extensive background check, maybe processing just ...

6. How long do pre-employment background checks usually take?

   *lorie replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

   I've been calling HR, once or twice a week. I'm afraid HR will get annoyed :) but my contact doesn't seem to mind. There is nothing in my background that is suspect. Could it be the high school diploma and non-nursing degree from out of country that...

7. How long do pre-employment background checks usually take?

   *lorie posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's been 4 weeks for mine and result is still not out. I guess I am worried and anxious to start working.

8. Just started my job... and considering quitting

   *lorie replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in New Nurse

   My first job was at a nursing home, 2-day orientation, full census of 42 patients per unit. In the morning shift, there would be 2 nurses: the charge who does the charting, appts, treatments, meetings and all those extra things that always come up; a...

9. Interviewer asking for reference letters

   *lorie replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks simplyhb, I just saw your post. Can you describe the hiring process for you so far? Would appreciate it very much :)

10. Interviewer asking for reference letters

    *lorie replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, caliotter. I guess I needed someone to tell me that. Been out of work for months now due to relocation/tough job market. I'm a new nurse and would be very excited to work in ED. Lucia- Harlem Hospital

11. Interviewer asking for reference letters

    *lorie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, this is my first post here on allnurses (yay), but I've been lurking the forums for a while and found great advice and information. so here's my question... I recently went to an interview for an ER position and I heard back from the nurse rec...