blueskies1 BSN

blueskies1 has 10 years experience as a BSN.

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1. GS position No part time or per diem option?

   blueskies1 posted a topic in Government

   I have the opportunity to work on base at the military hospital. The offer is for full time and I was hoping to have the option to go down to part time or per diem in the future should I need to but I heard that GS nurses don't do part time or per di...

2. Considering a move CA- Bradenton

   blueskies1 posted a topic in Florida

   I’m considering moving from California to the Bradenton/Sarasota area. I’m a single mom, renting, wondering how affordable/doable this area of Florida is on a BSN RN salary with 5 years experience? I’m a postpartum/mother-baby nurse, I’ve been on da...

3. How to compare pay without signing up

   blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Travel

   Oh I wish I could do nights, I've been rotating for the last couple years and nights are really hard for me. Just can't seem to get used to them.

4. Travel Nurse Housing in Riverside County

   blueskies1 replied to telenurse2009's topic in Travel

   I lived in the inland empire for several years and would say that is too far of a commute. Some may be willing to do it but with traffic and a 12 hour shift I would say most wouldn't want the drive.

5. How to compare pay without signing up

   blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Travel

   Thanks for your feedback. I'm looking through all kinds of boards, joined gypsy and the Facebook group to try to learn as much as I can. My other dilemma is that I'm a mother/baby nurse wanting a specific location and shift so my options are limited ...

6. How to compare pay without signing up

   blueskies1 posted a topic in Travel

   I'm a new traveler possibly going to the San Diego area. The pay offered seems low and I've read the only way to see if you're getting a fair deal is to compare the offer with other agencies. I'm wondering how I can do that without signing up for a ...

7. Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

   blueskies1 replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

   Not worth it.

8. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

   blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

   So far just the offer email. I start orientation in a month after I finish up my current position so I have time to complete everything.

9. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

   blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

   No I had to give notice with my current job. I start next month

10. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Congrats! I'm not sure, I filled it out but haven't heard anything yet. I haven't lived in PA for two years but they didn't request any additional information when I answered no to that question.

11. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Sounds like you have it!

12. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Sounds like you have a pretty good chance if you were asked to shadow. If you don't hear anything after a week it might be a good idea to follow up with your interviewer.

13. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Yes they did. And the thing is, the nurse manager submitted everything Monday and I didn't get a call until Friday evening. So it can definitely take a full week before talent acquisition calls. I did touch base with my nurse manager (she said it was...

14. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Finally got an offer!

15. UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    blueskies1 replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania

    Nice! Good luck with your new position. I'm still waiting but it hasn't been a week yet :/