skyblue1484

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1. A quick question for all you nurses

   skyblue1484 replied to ajstegall's topic in Criminal

   My nursing school was very open about who they use for background checks. Call the school your interested in, find out who they use and then run a background check on yourself. That should help ease your mind.

2. New Ivy Tech RN/LPN students for Jan 2011

   skyblue1484 replied to Hopetoheal's topic in Indiana

   I am in the ASN program in Gary. We have to read 8 chapters in our Fundamentals book before the first day of class. Does anyone know - should I expect a test on it the first week? Thanks for the advice on the stethoscopes. I am going to mark mine ...

3. Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

   skyblue1484 replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

   Thank God I finally made it to this web page. All those drop down menus and numbers are so confusing! And then the stupid computer would take me somewhere else and I would have to start all over. I need to go lay down and rest my 52 y.o. bones. I e...

4. background check

   skyblue1484 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I just had one done prior to entering nursing school this January. They had us use certifiedbackgrounds.com. They went back 7 years and check your last known addresses, SSN, sex offenders list, criminal background check, something with Homeland Sec...

5. Huge Dilemma...please help!

   skyblue1484 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Hunt

   Go for the interview. You can celebrate after with your parents and child.

6. Endometriosis nursing

   skyblue1484 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't know about endometriosis only but I know my gyne does not see pregnant women. So maybe a gyne doctor's office who specializes in gyne issues.

7. Judge My Objective!!

   skyblue1484 replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Don't forget about your cover letter. That will be the first thing your prospective employer sees so I would put those points in the cover letter.

8. Surgical Tech and then RN??

   skyblue1484 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

   If you have your heart set on working as an OR nurse I would do the surgical tech program first then go on to become an RN. Many OR's want experience and that would give you a leg up on the competition. If you are not set on working in surgery I wo...

9. Can someone proofread my resume please?

   skyblue1484 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

   I'm taking a technical writing course and we just finished resumes. So yes, for a past job provided or assisted is fine. Current job - provide, assist.

10. Can someone proofread my resume please?

    skyblue1484 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this is the order you have things listed in but the most recent item should be first. For example in your education list your MSN first, then BSN and last the ASN. Also do the same thing in your employment history. I had a bit of a...

11. My job made me an independent contractor, what does this mean for me?

    skyblue1484 replied to dehen13's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it. You are now 100% sure you are an employee but your paychecks are bigger. Are they taking taxes out? If not, you are an independent contractor which I don't think meets the definition set by the IRS. The IRS has strict rules as to ...

12. Should I stop trying?

    skyblue1484 replied to TmC1999's topic in General Nursing

    Take a good look at your resume. If you can have someone else proofread it and your cover letter. There may be an error in it which is causing them to turn you down. Good luck to you.

13. Ivy Tech Spring 2011 Applicants

    skyblue1484 replied to my2girlskk's topic in Indiana

    Are you in Crown Point? I am and I received mine on Wednesday. Some other posters received letters on Thursday.

14. Ivy Tech Spring 2011 Applicants

    skyblue1484 replied to my2girlskk's topic in Indiana

    A poster named Marcy was declining Indy LPN for Gary. She usually posts so she can probably tell you more.

15. Ivy Tech Spring 2011 Applicants

    skyblue1484 replied to my2girlskk's topic in Indiana

    Thanks for the CPR info. I have a class tomorrow so I am going to take the form in then. I'll ask them what that CPR class is about. I know there are different kinds and we may have to take the one for healthcare providers. Maybe someone will hav...