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  1. Trying to find a job after a long break

    gemswanson90 replied to RoseRed89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I took a lot of RN CEU's (contact hours) online to update myself about the new normal with Covid, nursing theory, and basics of lab values/acid-base, peripheral and central line care...I did over 80...

  2. Jobs that accept New Grads in Denver, Colorado

    gemswanson90 replied to Aburnett143's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fantastic!! I also looked in to a correctional facility recently, and turned down the job because the thought was too gloomy. Also, you cannot have your phone for your entire shift, and you're not...

  3. 2 years since graduation and a failed attempt right after graduation

    gemswanson90 replied to Brittany Manning's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I knew a Very Smart Tele Tech on our cardiac floor who had the same issue. She had failed the NCLEX twice. Do you have any type of learning disability or think that you may benefit from extra time on...

  4. ASN or Accelerated BSN?

    gemswanson90 replied to jsimp89's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I attended an accelerated BSN program back in '94 at Regis University in Denver. I already had a B.A. from another school, so took the prerequisites at a community college, then was accepted fairly...

  5. Being sued

    gemswanson90 replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a nursing student, I was preparing to give my Very First IM injection. My nurse preceptor could sense that I was shaking like a leaf, and chuckled wholeheartedly and said....Honey, she's...

  6. Being sued

    gemswanson90 replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    Back in the late 90's, I was working in a Very busy LTAC, and passing by a patient room, I heard her nurse say to her cheerfully, Okay Ms. XYZ it's time for your afternoon medications. Ms. XYZ.:...

  7. Struggling new grad in step down

    gemswanson90 replied to kristaebell's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Cath Lab would definitely be more procedural; that might not be a bad idea to switch while you still can. The operating room is Very Different from a step down unit, yet has quite an amount of...

  8. Help name my business!!

    gemswanson90 replied to kimblebb2019's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Nifty Nurses Nursing On the Spot Customized Nursing Care and Support Kim's Customized Nursing Care and

  9. New Career Search Help in Choosing My Path

    gemswanson90 replied to JustinePlus's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I went on a Laser Hair Removal interview a few weeks ago. It seemed like an interesting position, where you have one on one time with the client for at least 20-45 minutes per session, and have the...

  10. Nursing Home NA nightmare

    gemswanson90 replied to PunkinNoir's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, over the years I have had Really Fantastic CNA's/MA's/NA's to work with, and other times ~ahem~ not so fantastic. Sometimes, it is because of the pay disparity, or it may have been a slight they...

  11. don't like nursing, should I accept the job?

    gemswanson90 replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By the way, I'm also an introvert. I tried out the OR for about a year and it was NOT for me..but sometimes, you just need to take a leap of faith and try something out. Be Brave;)). It is mostly...

  12. don't like nursing, should I accept the job?

    gemswanson90 replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went on a whim to a Laser Hair Removal RN job interview; that's all they do. Use a laser to remove hair from all body parts. It's called Milan Laser Institute. The pay is not great, but it seemed...

  13. New Nurses - DON'T TRAVEL

    gemswanson90 replied to acc1223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have heard they are doing that all around Denver as well. It sounds unsafe all-around. When you're only spending a few months at one facility, then hopping to something totally different, I just...

  14. Jobs that accept New Grads in Denver, Colorado

    gemswanson90 replied to Aburnett143's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello and Welcome to Denver! Mostly new grads do go into New Grad programs right out of school if they want to be in a hospital or clinic, but of course there are exceptions to the norm. You might...

  15. Trying to find a job after a long break

    gemswanson90 replied to RoseRed89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not worry too much about the length of time, especially since your reason was family and service to our country. Thank you very much, by the way, for serving our country. Are you sure you...

  16. Changing jobs in under a year. Help/advice please?

    gemswanson90 replied to Jess Dunaway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's definitely not a deal-breaker, but be prepared to have to answer those job interview questions when they come up. That will probably be one of the first things they ask. I would recommend coming...