tiffcrn ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, EMT-B

tiffcrn has 15 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, EMT-B and specializes in ICU/CCU/Correctional Nursing/Psych.

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1. 2020 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

   tiffcrn replied to NurseLizabeeRN's topic in New Nurse

   I just received my finalist letter today with a deadline of 7/22 for the NCLRP.

2. FY 19 Navy Nursing

   tiffcrn replied to LvLI-ICU28's topic in Government

   Hi Everyone, How is the application process going? Any Active Navy nurses on here? I am looking at going back active (prior enlisted). Just wanting to pick brains. Also any idea of what FY20 will look like for openings? Thanks

3. Navy Nurse Corps Question: OR nursing

   tiffcrn replied to tiffcrn's topic in Government

   Thank you! That does answer some of my questions. I did have a LTCD reach out today and he sent me all the medical documents to fill out. I’d be fine with almost any area of nursing as I have different experience. I am also nationally certified as an...

4. Navy Nurse Corps Question: OR nursing

   tiffcrn posted a topic in Government

   Hi, I am wondering if if anyone is able to answer some questions for me. Before I start I will give a little background. I have 4 years active duty navy from 2003-2007. Have been a nurse now for 10 years, have a MSN, as well as my CNOR, 5 years OR e...

5. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   tiffcrn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government

   Wow.... Butthurt? Little do you know I have great experience outside of "just" being an educator. I have long term care, critical care, as well as serve my community as an EMT. Being an NP, you may want to proof read before you post. Just saying.

6. VA Hiring Process

   tiffcrn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I am struggling with the VA hiring process. I am a 5+ Veteran, MSN, and lots of experience. I recently interviewed for a Care Manager position at our local VA clinic. I found out I did not receive the position, HR was not answering my questions so I ...

7. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   tiffcrn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government

   I know this is very old but I have to disagree. I am a 5 Point vet, MSN in Education (from an accredited school), 10+ years of experience within many areas and I was not selected for a Nurse Care Manager position. I submitted a FOIA and found out the...

8. Observer in the Operating Room?

   tiffcrn posted a topic in Operating Room

   My facility has a loose policy regarding observers in the operating room and I am working on a new process. I have recently accepted the Educator position for our Main OR, OSC, and Cath Lab. The current process falls on the Educator coordinating all ...

9. Scrubs run the OR, not nurses.

   tiffcrn replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

   Wow. This is interesting. In my OR we still have nurses who scrub, not many but some do. It is also a state requirement that an RN circulate. Some states are now passing laws that circulators must be RN's. AORN does a great job keeping this list upda...

10. Hospital Educator with 12 hour shifts

    tiffcrn replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Educators

    I am currently a nurse educator for our main OR and outpatient surgery. I work 5, 8 hour shift with variable hours. Some days I go in at 4am to meet with night shift and other days I won't be in until 9am.

11. Interview for Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator

    tiffcrn replied to tiffcrn's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for all the info. The role is overseeing the main or with 20 suites and the OSC that also has 20 suites. Staff wise I will oversee education for around 240. I do need to come up with an outline of what I feel could be improved/ changed. At ...

12. Interview for Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator

    tiffcrn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Any advice when Interviewing for a clinical educator position within the Perioperative setting? I am currently in a MSN program for education. This has been my career goal all along. I currently work in the OR. Any idea on interview tips and salary ...

13. Does the VA prefer to hire internally?

    tiffcrn replied to tiffcrn's topic in Government

    My application has been referred to the hiring office. Good sign?

14. Does the VA prefer to hire internally?

    tiffcrn replied to tiffcrn's topic in Government

    I suppose it does vary per location but it gives me hope! :)

15. Does the VA prefer to hire internally?

    tiffcrn replied to tiffcrn's topic in Government

    Thanks. That makes me feel alot better. It is for a care managment position and the opening stated 2-3 years RN experience. I have been a nurse for 5 years and have long term care, ICU, CCU, and OR experience. Plus I'm working on my MSN in education ...