AnaBanana.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 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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....

  5. 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...

  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 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...

  8. How did you land your first NICU job?

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I am currently waiting to take my NCLEX and am very interested in pursuing a career in the NICU. How did you land your first NICU job? Were there things on your application that made you stand...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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,...

  14. 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...

  15. Should I mention this in an interview?

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a new grad nurse and am hoping to be hired in a NICU. If I am interviewed for a position as a NICU RN, should I mention my goal of wanting to become a neonatal nurse practitioner? The...

  16. 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...

  17. Cover Letter Advice

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

    Thank you for you comment and the

  18. Cover Letter Advice

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

    Hello, I am a new grad and am hoping to be hired as a NICU, postpartum, or L & D nurse. I am passionate about NICU, but would gladly start in a postpartum or L & D unit to jump start my...

  19. Should I mention this in an interview?

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

    Thank you all for your comments and advice. I decided the best course of action would be not to mention it. Very well said, thank you for your

  20. Balancing Going to School for NNP and Work

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I am interested in becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner. I wanted to know if it is realistic to work full time while also working towards my NNP. Also, I noticed there are a very limited...

  21. Looking for an accredited online BSN program

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I recently finished my ADN program and am looking for an accredited BSN program online. I am hoping to find an online school that is respected within the nursing community and provides high...

  22. Interested in L&D/NICU, but should I start in Med-Surg?

    AnaBanana.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from nursing school and am currently waiting to take the NCLEX. I have a passion for L&D/NICU and am wondering if I should start in Medical Surgical Nursing to get a good...