RN_Marie

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1. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

   RN_Marie replied to RN_Marie's topic in Relations

   While I do love to get more experienced nurses, in this tough economy I dare anyone who has been in the job market for a year or so and would not want work. Say what you want with a LTC, but when you have been applying for everything for a year and n...

2. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

   RN_Marie posted a topic in Relations

   I started working for a sub-acute LTC as the DSD last week. The DON and I hit it off because we have the same vision on what we need to do in order to solve the problems we current have. Early this week, we posted an ad for RN charge nurse with no e...

3. I have an interview on Tuesday for Mother/Baby at local Hospital,l

   RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Job Hunt

   While it is something you should be excited about, I have to ask you once again if you feel that you are a safe nurse?In the end it is your judgment. However, you just posted a thread about being written up for 5 times while still on probation. Mothe...

4. Socializing after work in your scrubs

   RN_Marie replied to klone's topic in Relations

   I wear scrubs after work to go to the store or eat. If I get my scrubs dirtied (poo, pee or having a fomite poo and pee on my scrubs), then I’ll change. I always have an extra shoes and scrubs in my trunk. Is it gross? Unless someone is going to put ...

5. Starting wage for New Grads in the LA area

   RN_Marie replied to Timm_P's topic in California

   NICU at Harbor - UCLA: $24.41 (will increase with experience)

6. Written up for false documentation...

   RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Safety

   Verbal warning can be as simple as pointing out a mistake and telling you the proper way to do it and you telling them that you'll watch out for it. It does not need to be formal. If you leave, it does not change the fact that you have been written ...

7. Written up for false documentation...

   RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Safety

   if you're still on your probation period, you have not reached your 90-day evals yet. am i right? therefore, you are not considered a full-time employee. my first job as a lvn was in a ltc. there are 46 patients on my station and each and everyone ha...

8. New Grad Moving to California

   RN_Marie replied to katanator's topic in Career Support

   Your best bet is to look for a new grad RN residency program. However, let me give you a fair warning. The nursing market in California is very competitive. You are not only competing against new grads but also experienced nurses. Hospital in Torran...

9. Can a US citizen/NCLEX passer gain clinical experience in the Phils?

   RN_Marie replied to littleone17's topic in Philippines

   Most companies ask where you acquired your BLS and IV certifications. Most hospitals prefer certifications from the american heart associations alone. While it may be convenient to get your certifications there, it may not be admissible here.

10. RN-BSN online classes...chances at a job?

    RN_Marie replied to aka640's topic in ADN/BSN

    6 years ago, it was not such a big deal even if you graduated from an online university. Nowadays, the market is highly competitive. Every single thing that will put you on the do-not-hire-list matters. But if you already have your RN as an ADN and j...

11. When are you not considered a "New Grad" anymore?

    RN_Marie replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    1-year of paid acute experience.

12. Does Taking Chemistry Actually Matter?

    RN_Marie replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Yes! Chemistry is the foundation of all pharmacology. Electrolyte imbalances is easier to understand when you have a solid chemistry foundation.

13. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    RN_Marie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Is it important to tell them the truth? Absolutely. Is it necessary to push your opinion into them? Absolutely not. People will believe what they want to believe. They will not appreciate you raining on their parade. You say your piece and walkaway. ...

14. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    RN_Marie replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    You also have the power to stop this. As a mandated reporter, you have to protect the patient whether from themselves, yourself or colleagues. It is important that you understand how powerful you are in the nursing profession. When we see evil and do...

15. Denied by CABON now to take LVN..

    RN_Marie replied to kayakoto's topic in Registration

    according to the bvnpt website, there are 5 methods to take the test: method #1 - graduates of california approved schools of vocational nursing in californiainstructions are on file with each school. applications must be submitted by the director of...