coffeegirl7

coffeegirl7 has 17 years experience.

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1. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

   coffeegirl7 replied to Nurseadam's topic in New Nurse

   By the way, did they review the code of conduct HR policy with you? What you did is not ok, but if there is no policy that states anything about personal conduct on hospital property, you might have a legal leg to stand on to avoid termination. And ...

2. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

   coffeegirl7 replied to Nurseadam's topic in New Nurse

   Being in Nursing Leadership, I am always suspicious when I interview a nurse who is currently not employed because they resigned with no other job lined up. Yes you may get fired, but most HR departments will only reveal that you did work there for ...

3. Retired, now what?

   coffeegirl7 replied to sueff's topic in Retired

   I agree with PP...volunteer!! either in a nursing home, hospice center, for the Red Cross? Look at what you are able to do, and go for it. I know the American Cancer Society is always looking for volunteers also. I don't know if there is a financi...

4. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

   coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

   Thank you so much for posting about the experience, first hand. Lots and lots of opinions regarding this program that MGH offers, and it's nice to see that it has worked out just as so many of us thought it would. I am glad for you that you were able...

5. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

   coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

   My apologies...certainly wouldn't yell at you...should have bolded and underlined to emphasize the words I was trying to emphasize. And agreeing to disagree is a great idea because I am not asking you to change your opinion, just as I won't change ...

6. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

   coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

   But, these people you are comparing them to are not in an INTERNSHIP!!!! This is their permanent job...not an EDUCATIONAL experience beyond their completion of their BSN. It is a temporary position-for 6 months. As I said before, not everyone can aff...

7. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

   coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

   This internship, is just that...AN INTERNSHIP. And it's paid...not everyone could do it. But for some, who are in a financial position to do it, will survive the 6 months, and be in a better position than their peers. The market for nurses right no...

8. What is wrong with people ?

   coffeegirl7 replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

   He has given you horrible advice for a resume, or to disclose anything about your personal life. They can't ask, and you shouldn't have to tell. That's ubsurd!! Don't put down every little thing you did in clinicals-a nurse manager/director knows yo...

9. Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

   coffeegirl7 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

   This isn't really relevant to nursing dx, but what program are you in doing BSN to DNP? I haven't found one, but would love to know where you are attending so I can look into that program!! As far as Nsg Dx goes-I agree, it's archaic, but at the same...

10. If you love your job, what is your speciality?

    coffeegirl7 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Educator for Surgical Services...and I have to say I love what I do!!!

11. Aldrete Score

    coffeegirl7 replied to coffeegirl7's topic in PACU

    This is true, we didn't need to explain more than principles to them, my question was actually posting the formal aldrete score on the flow sheet, or incorporating the criteria into your flowsheet, as part of your assessment. What we did was incorpor...

12. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    Anyone who has accepted the offer of being a part of the Internship Program at MGH, would you mind updating the thread once you get going and are in the program? I would love to hear feedback!! Congratulations to you and I look forward, as I am sure ...

13. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    I don't think anyone was here to not want to help people-a point I made was that I had to work hard to get a job that was well paying, once i had experience. I graduated during the last nursing job shortage (1994). There were very few jobs for new gr...

14. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    Wow...facilities hiring with no experience for mid 20$'s is low. Med surg nurses in my area, with no experience are being hired around 23$. 15 as a CNA??? LNA's as we refer to them in this area, start at $12 without experience. So, in your case,...

15. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    coffeegirl7 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    Bottom line-don't apply for the job if you are insulted by the wage. Period. End of story. As a previous poster said, this wouldnt even be an issue if they weren't paying at all. Show me where, you can walk into a hospital and get a job as a critica...