stargazer88

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1. Pre-employment physical -uds

   stargazer88 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Occupational

   I wouldn't say anything to my employer, or write down any meds you are taking. If something shows up in your drug screen, the testing company will call you, then they will call the pharmacy to confirm that you have a valid prescription filled within ...

2. post hire medical exam

   stargazer88 replied to maceymorgan's topic in Disabilities

   :no:Do NOT discose anything you don't have to. If you can do the job you were hired for, then they don't need to know. They may not take the offer back, but they may find another way to get rid of you. Employers are not concerned about you. They ar...

3. Trying to get into RN program

   stargazer88 replied to amraebrown's topic in Washington

   I woud definitely go the BSN route. You already have an AA, so it would take you about the same amount of time as an ADN to finish. If I had to do it all over again, that's the route I would have taken. More opportunities, and many hospitals are sta...

4. Can't find job as New grad RN in WA!! Please help~

   stargazer88 replied to smhs's topic in Washington

   Have you looked the US heading here at AN? You can look at your specific state. Some good information there.

5. Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

   stargazer88 replied to JSBes's topic in Men

   One option you may want to consider - legal nurse consultant. I read about this specialty in nursing magazines. From what I've learned, there is a demand for this type of nurse

6. Seattle U vs. Highline vs. Bellevue?

   stargazer88 replied to seattle12''s topic in Washington

   I would go the BSN route. I went ADN and if I had to do it over again would have gone the other way. It would have taken a little longer, but it would be worth it. (If you add up the time it takes for pre-reqs and co-reqs for ADN it takes 3 years or ...

7. burned bridges what to put on job application

   stargazer88 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Hunt

   I guess I didn't really mean "burned bridges" I had a very difficult time with my preceptor. She was very critical. Had only been out of school a year, but super confident. My weakness is not standing up for myself with more authorative type personal...

8. burned bridges what to put on job application

   stargazer88 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Hunt

   Where are the needs? Where I live, just a few miles from a nursing school, jobs are hard to come by. I would gladly relocate. Any tips??:)

9. burned bridges what to put on job application

   stargazer88 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   What does one put on an application if your last position didn't work out? Or if you "burned bridges?" If you know you won't get the best reference from your last place of employment? Not because of any mistakes but it just wasn't a good fit?

10. Stumbled in here...

    stargazer88 replied to MyheartRN's topic in Recovery

    There is a nurses in recovery place under "nurses" heading here that's good

11. Working from Home: advice?

    stargazer88 replied to ivyleaf's topic in Job Hunt

    Where would one go to find these positions?

12. research linking nurses to products of drug addicted/sick parents?

    stargazer88 replied to wsp4905's topic in Addictions

    That's interesting. Although I don't know where you could find the answer except google it? Your post got me thinking.. I came from a "normal" family. My parents did not drink or do drugs. But my mothers father was a recovering alcoholic as was her b...

13. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Relations

    When people feel threatened, they sometimes get "defensive" She knows you have the power that could cost her her job. Have you ever thought about the way you communicate? Do you talk to people in their 40's the same as you talk to 20 somethings? Do ...

14. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Relations

    Also, she may have felt overwhelmed and needed a break. Matching her with someone closer to her own age is a good idea. I get the feeling that you don't like her much

15. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Relations

    MJB2010 Has the right idea. In my case, I did great with the preceptor who let me work and said "I'm here if you need me" Some people just don't do well when being observed knowing they are being evaluated. Might not be the case with her. Then again...