GARY.RN

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1. Really need advice about a job interview.

   GARY.RN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in New Nurse

   I just re-read your post and you mentioned you won't know anything for two weeks. Also you should relax, it may have been a bad day for the manager and maybe she wasn't up to an interview. You also mentioned she gave you a tour...that's a real plus i...

2. Really need advice about a job interview.

   GARY.RN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in New Nurse

   If the recruiter introduced you to the manager you at least are likely in the mix of things to get hired. If the recruiter felt as though you didn't have what it takes you likely would not have been introduced to the manager. As I've said on this for...

3. If I can't handle medical, am I weak?....

   GARY.RN replied to RN_Newbie's topic in New Nurse

   Oops, sorry your name does say you're a new RN. Skip the advice about getting your RN!! (Maybe I need to wake up some more). Gary

4. If I can't handle medical, am I weak?....

   GARY.RN replied to RN_Newbie's topic in New Nurse

   Seems to me you have a lot on your plate for just getting out of school! A medsurg floor with tele is a lot for a new nurse not to mention the patient types you mentioned. The type of patients you deal with at times may make all the difference in the...

5. Am i being Discriminated against?

   GARY.RN replied to WVnurse6608's topic in New Nurse

   I've rarely heard of a nurse new or otherwise who goes on an interview and right away secures a day shift position. You might luck out into one once in a while but most day shift positions are generally obtained by employees who have been on nights o...

6. CNA prgrams in Raleigh?

   GARY.RN replied to iluvchocolate's topic in North Carolina

   You do not need a certified program to become a CNA in North Carolina. Go to www.pearsonvuew.com and you can study the book work and skills then go to a test site for the exam. Once you are done, you are licensed through the state of North Carolina a...

7. Helen Ellis Hospital in Tarpon Springs, FL

   GARY.RN posted a topic in Florida

   Does anyone work at Helen Ellis Hospital in Tarpon Springs, FL on the Gulf side near Clearwater Beach?? If so, can someone give me an opinion of this facility??

8. New to Florida

   GARY.RN replied to GARY.RN's topic in Florida

   Thank you Woody and Walk6Miles, I see I have a difference of opinion about Florida. Where we came from (Maryland) I was paying $3.20 for a gallon of premium gas whereas here in Florida I pay $2.84 per gallon. That alone has encouraged me to stay! In ...

9. New to Florida

   GARY.RN posted a topic in Florida

   I am settling in Florida near Tarpon Springs on the Gulf side. Tarpon Springs is about 30 minutes from Clearwater and about an hour from Tampa. Any nurses from this area with any advice of where to work and where not to work? I usually work in LTC or...