ThatBLURN BSN, RN

ThatBLURN has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in med-surg.

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1. Would I be able to get a contract at a facility I was terminated from?

   ThatBLURN replied to ThatBLURN's topic in Travel

   I’ve been told by many agencies that local travel work is doable. I was offered remote telehealth last week. Don’t care much about taxation, just need a job. As for the relevance of what I posted, it was clearly a very emotional experience and...

2. Would I be able to get a contract at a facility I was terminated from?

   ThatBLURN posted a topic in Travel

   So I took several years off to care for my dad who had liver cancer, received a transplant that wound up having devastating complications, then, once they were finally able to surgically correct it, he started to have extreme pain and a very hard tim...

3. Likely to be hired soon. Worried about drug test d/t prescribed meds

   ThatBLURN replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

   What area were you entering into? I have never heard of a physical needed for employment. I know this place doesn't do that but a trucker friend had to so that he could obtain his CDLs (DMV ordered), I believe. I find that to be a bit intrusive fo...

4. Likely to be hired soon. Worried about drug test d/t prescribed meds

   ThatBLURN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am applying to the local hospital shortly and I am pretty sure I will get the job. I know that sounds bold or maybe arrogant but it appears they really need nurses AND I have several contacts in their organization who worked with me while I assume...

5. I used to work in a Nightclub. Does it look bad to play this up to hiring managers?

   ThatBLURN replied to MikoPDX's topic in Job Hunt

6. facebook Group for State Nurses

   ThatBLURN replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I did notice that. It's helpful for sure. I just wanted to branch out to the stated platform because the usage is so great.

7. Bellingham, WA

   ThatBLURN posted a topic in Washington

   Hi! I wanted to reach out and see if there are any Bellingham, WA RNs out there. Looking to network and get a feel of the job market. I'm hunting for my ideal, long haul job situation right now. Most importantly, I would love to connect with ...

8. facebook Group for State Nurses

   ThatBLURN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! This is a repost because I wanted to put it in an area that receives more traffic. Here is goes: I have been wanting to do this for a long time but have been holding back because I can't seem to find another group out there for a stat...

9. Who qualifies as an essential worker?

   ThatBLURN replied to guest1143647's topic in COVID

   I am a volunteer with a food distribution (mobile- pickup and delivery foodbank) non-profit and was offered a vaccine through them yesterday so this is astounding to me.

10. Unsure new nurse navigating the job hunt

    ThatBLURN replied to wide eyed and eager's topic in Job Hunt

    So I went from LTC/SNF to med-surg and I was so relieved by the change in workflow and the culture. The number of patients I cared for at the LTC/SNF was often very overwhelming. In med-surg, I definitely had moments but I (very) rarely reached the...

11. Offered nights in first job but turned it down

    ThatBLURN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX! The ANA offers a medical-surgical review CE course for $45. There are also a lot of other great education options on their site, though a bit pricey. I think you get what you pay for. CEs are abundant, though I ...

12. new career help

    ThatBLURN replied to martymoose's topic in Career Support

    I was hoping to convey to you how much value you have. Experience is gold in the nursing world and you have so much of this. You are not washed up! I have been job hunting extensively and have seen a broad mix, though that mostly depends on w...

13. new career help

    ThatBLURN replied to martymoose's topic in Career Support

    Since you haven't built your resume in such a long time, you may not be aware of the resume bots that are used by a large majority of HRs. I don't know how you submitted your resume but, if it went to HR, then it likely was sent through the pile of ...

14. I can't get a job!!

    ThatBLURN replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this!! I really want to get my foot in the door with pediatric care. My ultimate dream career is to work in administration for a pediatric hospital/clinic. This would be a perfect place to start. This might require a 2.5 hour commute for m...

15. I can't get a job!!

    ThatBLURN replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    You make the assumption that you have a clue what my career goals are. You also the assumption that I don't completely understand what you are saying. Look at the page before this one and you'll find the clarification I wrote on this topic.