OnceIWas

OnceIWas

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  1. Help! I need an advice!

    OnceIWas replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    Thousands of nurses prefer a set schedule but in some areas of healthcare that is not always an option. Thousands of nurses have health issues, physical and mental, it is not the responsibility of the...

  2. Do you feel pigeonholed by being a nurse?

    OnceIWas posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this has been addressed elsewhere on allnurses but I wasn't able to locate recents posts. My question is do you feel pigeonholded (stuck) in nursing because of your nursing degree?...

  3. Private personal caregiver

    OnceIWas replied to peaceful nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Private duty nursing is like other nursing in that you would need to be licensed so whatever state you are interested in working contact that BON to see what you need to do to obtain licensure for...

  4. License suspended for failure to pay taxes

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

    Wow - I didn't know something like this was

  5. Calling all hospice nurses

    OnceIWas replied to Anonnurse316's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Having worked hospice in the past, if you are new to hospice or a relatively new nurse (less than 2 years licensed) none of the agencies in my area would hire you PRN due to lack of experience UNLESS...

  6. Do you feel pigeonholed by being a nurse?

    OnceIWas replied to OnceIWas's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly retail in nature that is pet/animal focused as I would love to work with animals in any capacity. Nursing was chosen for me by my parents - it's not a profession I would've placed first on my...

  7. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    OnceIWas replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wouldn't the 60 less be worth being on days for your health and well being as it sounds like working nights was a large part of why you were unhappy. FMLA may buy you time w/your current employer...

  8. Private personal caregiver

    OnceIWas replied to peaceful nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't you need to live in Virginia to be a personal caregiver in Virginia? And what type of personal caregiver are you referring to - I.e. working as a personal caregiver for an agency, getting...

  9. Are We Change Agents?

    OnceIWas replied to TheInclusiveNurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's a noble cause, all that is written above, but the large money making corporations that own most of the hospitals and are driven by numbers and insurance companies, makes true change extremely...

  10. The Job Market has Changed: Make Sure You're Putting Your Best Effort into Applying and Interviewing

    OnceIWas replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree the job market has changed but so have employers that conduct the interviews. I get what you are saying about the above mentioned applicants but this goes both ways, I recently went to an...

  11. Interviewing for a job I don't want?

    OnceIWas replied to Ran2323's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not sure how your situation is "pretty weird" as there are many similar posts on here..As a new grad & one that hasn't been employed in a while you are probably going to be competing against more...

  12. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    OnceIWas replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you know nights isn't a fit for you, why even think of accepting one? You will be right back where you are now. FMLA is not meant for a one or two day absence from work. Can you be...

  13. At my age it is too hard to work in SNF

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

    Not sure what your age it but it sounds like your lack of experience is what's holding you back. Consider assisted living facilties, home health or hospices. Often times, especially home health...

  14. Sponsership

    OnceIWas replied to Umeana's topic in General Nursing

    You need to rearch this yourself - Google is a good

  15. Home Health RN doing HHA visit?

    OnceIWas replied to Kcalicutt's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard from M&E for home health..are these medicaid patients? You also mention therapy - like physical therapy? HHA in traditional (medicare) home health attend to personal care, some...

  16. Home Health RN doing HHA visit?

    OnceIWas replied to Kcalicutt's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked HH for years & have no idea what M&E is - if you explain maybe I can answer your question. The agency I worked for, when short staffed, would schedule an LPN or PTA for HHA...

  17. Plasma center job

    OnceIWas replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Specialties

    I ended up rescinding my acceptance of the plasma center position. The offical offer ended up being not what was discussed in the interview. There were other red flags as well so I went with my gut...

  18. Plasma center job

    OnceIWas replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Specialties

    An update in case anyone is interested..the interview went well, I was offered the position and am moving forward in the process. The pay is lower than a hospital, home health or hospice setting...

  19. Career change

    OnceIWas replied to ILUV2TEACH's topic in General Nursing

    Home health or hospice would fit what you are looking for. Especially

  20. Plasma center job

    OnceIWas replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Specialties

    I'm interested in hearing from those who work in these centers as well. I had a telephone interview last week with a recruiter for one and will be meeting for an in person interview at one of the...

  21. Advice needed..seconds thoughts about new hospice job offer

    OnceIWas posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was offered a 7 on/7 off call position. Within a few days of accepting the position I was notified the other two nurses that were hired (another FT 7 on 7 off to work opposite week from me and a PRN...