MattRN81

MattRN81 has 5 years experience.

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1. New RN having trouble getting employment with misdemeanor

   MattRN81 replied to Jjackson225's topic in Criminal

   I feel bad for you and your situation. We have all been young and made mistakes. I would imagine that it would be tough for you to get a position as an R.N. If im looking at it from an HR view, why would I want to hire somebody that I have to send...

2. Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

   MattRN81 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

   If you are worried about retaliation, My suggestion would be to request to be in another clinical group. Win-Win situation. Your fellow students who do not want to speak up and do the right thing will pay the price later, if they even make it throu...

3. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

   MattRN81 replied to MattRN81's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank You! I found your response very insightful!

4. Don't say anything

   MattRN81 replied to lockheart678's topic in Relations

   My advise. Don't burn the bridge, especially in this economy. Saying something on your exit interview isn't going to change anything, so why bother? Just thank them for the opportunity and move on. I'm sorry you have to put up with that nonsense.

5. stupid stupid stupid mistake. Advice on how to handle it?

   MattRN81 replied to KaeliF's topic in Medications

   When you get the call, Just own it. I wouldn't say anything about night shift, or lack of sleep or anything like that. Managers hear all kinds of excuses like that. I would just say, I did make a mistake, I have been made aware of it, and it will n...

6. New DON

   MattRN81 replied to MzKGoRN's topic in Geriatric

   That's awesome! It's always great to hear a good story! Congrats to u!

7. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

   MattRN81 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   I am a male nursing student who recently graduated with an ADN. I am going back in the spring to pursue my BSN. I have been told that obtaining your BSN is not nearly as bad as obtaining an ADN. I'm just wondering if this is true. I would love to...

8. The Lousy, Awful, Crazy, Rotten, *Really* Bad Day

   MattRN81 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   This was a good one! I laughed out loud when your story ended with a resident backing into a car!

9. I can't get a job

   MattRN81 replied to kiki4885's topic in Job Hunt

   It's tough everywhere. I feel your pain. I agree with nowornever....go back to get your BSN. I have noticed in PA, they are more willing to give a nurse with no experience who has a BSN a shot, more so than somebody with an ADN...and it makes sens...

10. The "Bench Program" and Prozac for me please...

    MattRN81 replied to MattRN81's topic in Job Hunt

    Im just a little discouraged. I'm not mad that there is a bench program. I'm just upset that it was not specified. When I go to a job interview, I expect that the position is available. In addition, if an employee is interested in becoming an RN, ...

11. The "Bench Program" and Prozac for me please...

    MattRN81 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I have read numerous posts about the job market and how weak it is. I don't know if I should be laughing or crying after today. A position for an RN position was recently posted on the companies website for the hospital I have been working at since...

12. help im losing my mind...

    MattRN81 replied to Nursingfem007's topic in NCLEX

    I think that you are over thinking it. The key to passing NCLEX is to take the test no more then 3 months after graduation. The sooner, the better. 86% pass the test on the first attempt. You have to be confident that you know the material, and yo...

13. NCLEX Tomorrow... any last minute advice?

    MattRN81 replied to Kate22's topic in NCLEX

    Hopefully you scheduled your test for the time of day your brain is at its best. I scheduled my test at 8 am and drove there telling myself that today is the day I'm going to make it official! You have to be confident! I took my test in August of...