cincin1

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1. California whistleblower law? Safe harbor?

   cincin1 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Does anyone know where I can find detailed information about these laws in California if they exist? I found info on ratios but not much on the nurse protection from employers who violate them. What...

2. Texas state history class pre-req

   cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   Ok. It's not the class that's the problem...its the money that I'm trying to save. I am already clepping out of one class. I guess I'm going to learn everything I didn't want to know about Texas...

3. Texas state history class pre-req

   cincin1 posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

   Is there a way to get out of taking this class? I am from out of state and it seems crazy to take a class that doesn't really apply to where you live or will practice after

4. Fought the good fight...

   cincin1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   After over two years of searching, I am giving up searching for a decent nursing job. I cannot feel guilty about it. I've interned, volunteered, sent out a thousand apps. I was a great student. I've...

5. Hiring process at Napa State Hospital(NSH)

   cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in California Nursing

   When I started there was a killing on the grounds. I talked to many ppl who said that assualt was inevitable, that most staff members had been hit or threatened. The personal alarm system did not...

6. Can someone review my resume?

   cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everybody, I emailed them to your inboxes.....Be brutally honest. I can take

7. Hiring process at Napa State Hospital(NSH)

   cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in California Nursing

   I was wondering how the interview went at Vacaville? Did you get hired? If so are you liking

8. Hiring process at Napa State Hospital(NSH)

   cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in California Nursing

   I am so sorry I neglected all your messages. I have been quite busy and never get on allnurses. The interview process at NSH is very simple; and questions related to how you would respond to people...

9. Can someone review my resume?

   cincin1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please PM or respond back and I will send it. PLEASE, I need all the help I can get. I thought I had a decent resume but I never get any replies.....Thanks a

10. Anyone experience "cold threats" from clients at your facility?

    cincin1 posted a topic in Forensic

    I like to be prepared. I didn't ever stop to think this would happen to mental health workers before my training, but evidently it is not rare... I am also looking for good tips for keeping a low...

11. Hiring process at Napa State Hospital(NSH)

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I am answering myself here (I was hired!) so if anyone ever needs to know the process just msg me...I can tell you most of my experience except for interview questions/answers because this is...

12. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    cincin1 replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 45 and just got my first nursing job as a forensic nurse. It is what I dreamed of in my 20s. Never too late. Shoot, at your age you could probably switch careers two more times and be okay.Just my...

13. How likely is to sue nurses?

    cincin1 replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I just read a book concerning surgeons, who also are targets for lawsuits. And quite simply, lawyers will usually only take on cases that are quite certain to make them a lot of money. This...

14. How to present a bad (first) work experience to a potential employer?

    cincin1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is gonna sound crazy. I worked at a LTC, as a first nursing job, for about a month. The reason why I resigned is because of a family emergency, which was valid and I can prove. I was out for...

15. Why do nurses eat their young?

    cincin1 replied to mindyt289's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hahahaha, I just got corrected for making my initials to big in the MAR. Can you believe that??? It's comical! "STAY WITHIN THE LINES!?" Seriously, I wanted to fall on the ground laughing at that one....