sassysteph7

sassysteph7 has 4 years experience and specializes in LTC, Hospice, Tele, ICU.

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1. Anyone know if you need a BSN to work in a MA hospital or if an ASN will do?

   sassysteph7 replied to miche22's topic in Massachusetts

   there aren't many nursing jobs in western mass but if you find one they will take an associates degree. The eastern side of the state is hoity toity and want bsn's. most of the hospitals out that way are trying for magnet status and therefore will on...

2. Just started with agency now banned from regular hire

   sassysteph7 replied to newtress's topic in Agency

   unless you signed some legal agreement i'm not sure they can legally hold you from applying for a job. I'd review any paperwork you signed with this company.

3. How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

   sassysteph7 replied to juzme's topic in Agency

   When I worked LTC I always did meds first. Ask the floor staff, who know the residents well, if there is anybody in particular you should medicate first. Some of the residents have a fit if they get their meds 'late'. By the time my first med pass wa...

4. relocating to VA (Richmond)- need opinion on workplaces

   sassysteph7 replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Virginia

   Does anyone know the going rate in Richmond....I've got about 4 1/2 years of experience. I'm thinking of returning to the east coast and richmond is on my list of places I'd consider.....any advice?

5. Just laid off!

   sassysteph7 replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry to hear you got laid off. I was once laid off from a museum that I worked for. I was there 5 years and felt very betrayed so I can imagine what you're experiencing. I just wanted to add to the list of jobsites and recommend craigslist. I...

6. I Need to do Something...

   sassysteph7 replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice

   I'd find another job where you are happier and making more $.....your loyalty has to be to your family, yourself and then, maybe, you're employer. There are plenty of nursing jobs out there for ya! Good luck :)

7. Any experience in traveling to an HCA hospital in San Antonio??

   sassysteph7 replied to ColoradoRN26's topic in Travel

   who is your recruiter at AAS? I'm interested in travelling and have worked for an HCA facility before so I'm sure meditech would come back to me quickly......any info is appreciated. Thanks :)

8. Any experience in traveling to an HCA hospital in San Antonio??

   sassysteph7 replied to ColoradoRN26's topic in Travel

   fyi i'd remove your cell phone number from your message.....to send someone a message click on the envelope....good luck in San Antonio...the roads are crazy LOL

9. Lonely new nurse/ do you have nurse friends?

   sassysteph7 replied to BFLORES's topic in General Nursing

   This may sound korny but as I age I have really discovered who my true friends are. The people I hung out with in nursing school were cool and we shared an awesome, and tough, experience together - but that's just it....it was a passing phase of my l...

10. New Grad in Hospice

    sassysteph7 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Hospice

    Hospice nursing ROCKS!! I did it prn for a while and never had I ever worked with such a supportive bunch of nurses. I truly believe its my passion and hope to get back to doing it soon. My problem is that I found most hospices pay less than hospital...

11. Are there ANY good hospitals to work for in Florida???

    sassysteph7 replied to aprilgemini24's topic in Florida

    do tell....what's wrong with LRMC? what kind of unit did you work on?

12. Are there ANY good hospitals to work for in Florida???

    sassysteph7 replied to aprilgemini24's topic in Florida

    thanks.....i'm in the process of applying for jobs in the tampa area. I used to live in St Pete and want to get back to FL....San Antonio stinks!!!

13. Are there ANY good hospitals to work for in Florida???

    sassysteph7 replied to aprilgemini24's topic in Florida

    I'm blonde LOl LRMC....Lakeland regional medical center?

14. questions about burn units

    sassysteph7 posted a topic in Critical

    I had a telephone interview for a burn icu unit and it sounded pretty interesting. I've been working in a MICU/CCU unit for almost a year now and love being challenged and the continual learning. My questions are: 1) the woman I spoke to today said i...

15. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    sassysteph7 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    My family thinks i'm "rich" too LOL....and once I had to tell a very good friend that I was not her personal ATM machine. She'd call me several times a month to borrow $20 or $40. It got to the point where I didn't want to answer her calls. I was sca...