Wokini1

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1. Atypical New Grad here. Experienced nurses, suggestions please :)

   Wokini1 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi all, I graduated 12/12 and am still unemployed I have changed my resume, CV several times and after reading suggestions. The problem is, not only am I a new grad RN with no prior CNA or LPN experiencee, I have been a stay-home-mom for 15 years p...

2. IV Therapy Certification??

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you. I was taught how to start IVs, but didn't know if this was some sort of extended education in that area. Perhaps the IV Therapy certification was in reference to an LPN applicant.

3. IV Therapy Certification??

   Wokini1 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi. I'm a new RN and found a job posting for LTC. The listing is for LPN or RN and the job qualifications list BLS and IV Therapy certification. Do you know how I can find out where I can get IV Therapy certified? Thank you :-)

4. Advice please, for new grad seeking position in LTC. Thank you.

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in LTC Directors

   Thank you, BrandonLPN, I will do that. Wish me luck!

5. Advice please, for new grad seeking position in LTC. Thank you.

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in LTC Directors

   Dreaming4acute87, thank you for you advice. I'll do that. I did call one facility to ask and the person said "just submit it online, it will get to me". :-/

6. My new grad experience at an SNF

   Wokini1 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric

   alltheway2013, thank you for your post. I am a brand new nurse looking forward to LTC/SNF nursing and appreciate hearing your positive experience. Thank you for sharing.

7. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric

   RN/DON, thank you for your response. I think geriatrics is going to be my niche! I can hardly wait to get hired :-)

8. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you Fedide, I am looking forward to long term relationships with my patients as well. How rewarding. I hope I am lucky enough to be empmloyed in a facility like yours. :-)

9. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

   Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric

   bluegeegoo2, than you for your response. I hadn't even thought about the fact that some residents have no family or visitors. You are their family and caregiver. What a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. I loved your your ...

10. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    Wokini1 replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you for sharing MarggoRita. I look forward to being able to do the same :-)

11. Advice please, for new grad seeking position in LTC. Thank you.

    Wokini1 posted a topic in LTC Directors

    Hi. I'm getting my resume and coverletter ready to apply for a job in LTC and want to be professional. I am a new (and older) grad who has been out of the job market for quite a number of years. My question is about addressing the cover letter. Sour...

12. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    Wokini1 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi. I am a new graduate RN, second career nurse, after being a stay home mom. I am interested in working in long term care. I have heard only negative stories from disgruntled nurses I met in school who worked in LTC. Please tell me they are the min...

13. Want to School Nurse...guidance welcome :-)

    Wokini1 posted a topic in School

    Hi. I am newby to AN and am very excited to join the specialty of school nursing. I had a nurse preceptor in nursing school at a local highschool and loved it. When I went for my LPN prior to LPN to RN, I had a preceptor during nursing school at our...