malaikaRN

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1. Self reflecting..

   malaikaRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I work per diem as a MEDSURG nurse in a smaller hospital and so we see all sorts of disease processes, people of all ages are admitted to our floor. The learning opportunities are endless in this setting (and quite frankly, intimidating). I am reachi...

2. Still seeking advice ...

   malaikaRN replied to malaikaRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you so much for your reply. I'm new to the government job process-- i guess that's why I find it odd to have everything so separate. In the private sector you apply for a job and go through hr but it's all within the same organization. The gove...

3. Still seeking advice ...

   malaikaRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   My post from yesterday about the va hasn't gotten any bites. For anyone that has been through the VA hiring process, did you ever contact the hiring location or did you go strictly through the hiring agency? I don't know if contacting the clinic or h...

4. From ADN to CRNA

   malaikaRN replied to JCarhuas's topic in SRNA

   I could be wrong but don't you have to have a bsn to even apply for a post graduate program?

5. Nervous about beginning work in a Sub-Acute/SNF

   malaikaRN replied to rnaria's topic in New Nurse

   I had a negative experience in this setting. I feel that even with lower acuity, 1:10+ is NEVER safe or effective care. I work medsurg now, and looking back to my snf/subacute experience, i took away 1) time management and 2) document, document, docu...