kygavin

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1. Fired because of Facebook???

   kygavin replied to hairtocare's topic in General Nursing

   Yes you hear this type of thing with facebook a lot lately. You just have to be smart about it. Rule of thumb: Even though FB can be "private", post like everyone has access to it. Do not ever post anything bad about anybody or anyplace. FB changes t...

2. Returning to bedside after 11 years, advice please

   kygavin replied to njrunner18's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck to you. I agree with the other comments, apply to med/surg type of floors!

3. If I hear this one more time....

   kygavin replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

   It is well known that even though you are an RN it is very difficult to get a job right now...It may be easier to get a job in LTC right now because of high turnover but in my area it's difficult EVEN AS A NURSE!!!!

4. Jail vs. Ltc

   kygavin replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, incredible!!! Good one!

5. How much I'm REALLY worth ;-)

   kygavin replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

   That's awesome!!! I like that!!!!

6. Considering Midlife Career Change to Nursing, Seeking Advice from Current Nurses

   kygavin replied to dew8192's topic in General Nursing

   My nursing class was predominately 2nd career nursing students over the age of 35. It is so common now for people to change careers to nursing. I think it's great because there is a lot of flexibility if you have a family. I will never get used to wo...

7. Pronounce buccal ... help

   kygavin replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm pretty sure it's buckle, haha but I could be wrong

8. Survey: How old were you when you entered the nursing profession?

   kygavin replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   25 when started nursing school, graduated with BSN when I was 28. No regrets!!!

9. wanted: thoughts on bedside reporting

   kygavin replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a hospital with bedside reporting and Interdisciplinary rounds and it was great for communication between staff and great for patients and families. It also cut back on a lot of patient/family questions and concerns because they were kept...

10. Tips on how to increase your hirability if you're new grad RN?

    kygavin replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have someone look at your resume. I had my sister tweek my resume and as soon as I did that I recieved two calls. She said my resume was awful, haha. Also always do a cover letter. Call hospitals and speak with nursing recruiter. If you can't find a ...

11. Is nursing your second career?

    kygavin replied to nicubee's topic in Career Support

    I was 25 when I started nursing school. Had just graduated with a BA in Anthropology and of course could not find a suitable job to help support myself. Nursing is a good career, so many opportunities and so much flexibility (hours, shifts). Well I g...

12. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    kygavin replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men

    My RN BSN graduating class had about 1/3 males. I think we are seeing more males as nurses now and the stereotype of nurses only being women is just that - a steretype!!

13. Good news for a change..I'm promoted to charge nurse and nurse educator for my unit!

    kygavin replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new job!!!!

14. Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    kygavin replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your job offer and your son!!! Sounds like we did interview for the same position, small world! I also have looked into Mass also with no luck...I took some time off to be with my son then I started seriously looking a few months ago. If ...

15. Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    kygavin replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    went on interviews very similar to the above comment in manchester, nh and had the exact same questions. No detailed questions about labs, disease process, etc. Definetly make sure you ask questions at the end, they like that!! GOOD LUCK!!!! melmarie...