AnaBanana.RN RN

AnaBanana.RN has 6 years experience as a RN.

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1. Should I get training as a PEDS charge RN or should I turn the role down?

   AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay, so a little background. I have been a float pool nurse at my hospital for a little less than a year now. My main goal is to become a NICU nurse. I was offered a position as a super...

2. Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

   AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I looked at the alternative work week database and since the building was bought by this company in 2013, their was never an alternative work week vote

3. Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

   AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I understand, but what is confusing to me is I know for a fact that in California if you work over 8hrs in a shift the rest is overtime. Now there are ways for healthcare companies to get around that....

4. Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

   AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your comments. I did some digging and this place never had an alternative work week vote, so I am not entirely sure if what they are doing is legal with that being said. I do not...

5. Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

   AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a new grad living in California who just got her first job at an LTACH. I work three 12 hr shifts a week. From my understanding, anything over 8hrs in a workday is OT pay. When I did...

6. New Grad Just Started a New Job and Looking for Another One

   AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a new grad nurse that started a new job at a long term acute care hospital. My problem is the place I started at is extremely unprofessional. For instance, I am not at all properly...

7. HELP super nervous for my NICU Interview

   AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hello Everyone, Sorry it took me so long to give an update. Unfortunately, I did not get the job and I took it really hard initially, but I realized although I'm not a NICU nurse yet, I will get...

8. Corrections to NICU

   AnaBanana.RN replied to Nurse KF's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   If this is your dream job, put all you have into it and one day you will get it. Find out if the NICUs in your area accept Associate's degree nurses or if you must have a Bachelor's. I have one in my...

9. New Grad Bad Interview Experience...But Maybe I Still Have A Chance?

   AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I went for an interview yesterday for my dream NICU job at my dream hospital. I had been prepping for the interview for an entire week for possible questions. I prepared my answers for these potential...

10. HELP super nervous for my NICU Interview

    AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The interview was hard. They asked 5 behavioral scenarios and I completely blanked on 2 of them and I don't feel the other 3 were adequate answers. For instance one question was tell me about a time...

11. HELP super nervous for my NICU Interview

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I am a new grad and I have a NICU interview in two days. I'm super nervous about what kind of patient care scenarios they might ask. What patient scenarios do you think they are likely to...

12. NICU Interview Tips For A New Grad

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have an upcoming interview for a level III NICU in two weeks. I'm a new grad RN and am super nervous for this interview because this is my dream job. Any input on what to expect, sample questions,...

13. Cover Letter Help

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, I am a new graduate nurse and am seeking advice on how to get my cover letter noticed and not just thrown into a pile that will never be read. I have attached my current cover letter...

14. Afraid to put "Do Not Contact Supervisor" on Applications

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a new grad nurse and am applying for jobs. I previously worked as a home care aide, but unfortunately my supervisor no longer works there. I only directly dealt with her. I have tried...

15. Cover Letter Advice

    AnaBanana.RN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for you comment and the