Southpawdown

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  1. Am I being short sighted? Advice on employment needed

    Southpawdown replied to Southpawdown's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks all for the feedback..I have my BSN and a Masters Degree which is how, frankly, I was able to "land" this position. I am just not one who likes to sit w/little or nothing to do and though the...

  2. Want to go back after failing nursing school

    Southpawdown replied to Dash87's topic in General Students

    What you need to do if you haven't already, is meet in person with the admissions counselor at whatever school you are wanting to attend. Paper applications, transcripts, etc are received by the...

  3. Should I accept my dream job over my other offer?

    Southpawdown replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd say go w/your first choice (& what it sounds like your gut is telling you to do) - the first job you mentioned. The downtown traffic would add a layer of stress and also be an unpredictable...

  4. VA application states not referred, yet phone interview scheduled?

    Southpawdown posted a topic in Government, Military

    Looking for feedback from VA nurses..several months back I applied for a position at a VA clinic. Heard nothing, checked about a month ago the USAJOBS.GOV site and it showed the job listed twice -...

  5. New Grad RN: Neuro ICU vs BMT residency

    Southpawdown replied to pebblebeach's topic in General Specialties

    If you re-read everything you wrote you already know the answer of which to choose - it's evident your interest lies more with the BMT offer. Go get

  6. Getting back into hospital nursing

    Southpawdown replied to sistasoul's topic in General Specialties

    Apply, apply, apply - you will get hired back - no worries - you may be asked why you left the hospital setting but there is nothing wrong with being hoenst, that you wanted to try a different flavor...

  7. Help! Thinking about changing field and from 12's to 8's

    Southpawdown replied to LornasaurusRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have gone from 12+ hour shifts to 8's and honestly I feel better overall - not so tired, stressed. No call/no weekends/no holidays/no nights. Granted, working 12's does give you more time off but at...

  8. Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

    Southpawdown replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    No - 54 is not too old - what is "too old" anyway? I know people in their 90's who are "young" and have enthusiasm for life and learning and I know people in their 20's who are "old" and have little...

  9. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    Southpawdown replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    I would be honest..tell her that while you are interested in the position and would have liked to have more forward in the process that unfortunately the pay difference between the offered position...

  10. how to land a case management job?

    Southpawdown replied to sunshine539's topic in Case Management

    I can tell you my recent experience..I applied for a CM position that did not require CCM to begin with but an agreement that when eligible the candidate selected would sit for certification (the...

  11. Lpn by endorsement

    Southpawdown replied to lvnmel's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Contact the BON or go to the GA BON web site for

  12. Possibly Relocating to Atlanta

    Southpawdown replied to jackie9635's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Don't think you will take a pay cut given your certifications and experience, you may in fact end up making more...traffic in ATL is notoriously bad so transportation time to and from jobs is a major...

  13. New Grad Relocating to Atlanta, Georgia

    Southpawdown replied to KDHrn2md's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Grady is amazing..it IS a downtown hospital that is overwhelmed BUT you will see/experience a LOT there for sure. Northside is a very nice hospital and pays very well - as does Piedmont. CHOA, as you...

  14. I Just Can't Take It Anymore...Help!

    Southpawdown replied to westieluv's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am sorry you are struggling but I want to thank you for your post. I could've written it. I too have a tremendous amount jobs in the past 10 years. I understand the washing of the dishes and doing...