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    Please be prepared for your interview...

    mclennan replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    I'm always amazed at how unprofessional and unprepared people have been when we interview them. I agree, it's about 50/50. Half are great and about half are appalling! The most baffling ones have a...
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    Phone, cell, beeper and texting.

    mclennan replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. You all talk as though your facilities have NO policies about this stuff! Really? We almost ONLY text MDs/NPs any more, through our online system. They usually respond by entering orders...
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    advice needed

    mclennan replied to RehabRNjc's topic in General Nursing

    I used to audit charts to prep for surveys. I was asked, also, to make "corrections" exactly in the fashion you are being asked. I SAID NO. FLAT OUT. ABSOLUTELY NOT! I agreed to flag charts that...
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    Can/Have you got a job with a degree from WGU?

    mclennan replied to HappyBee's topic in Western Governors University

    This is one of the few online schools that is non-profit, fully accredited, totally legit, well-tested and has gotten TONS of press. Just Google News it and you'll see. Their list of contracted...
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    Thank You

    mclennan replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    This thread needs to be moved to General Discussion. And, I agree, HEARTILY, with MedChica. Beautiful
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    New Grad RN resume questions

    mclennan replied to smileymandy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look back at my posts on this
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    Please critique my cover letter? New grad RN for LTC/stroke rehab

    mclennan replied to chibiRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do hiring. That is WAY. TOO. LONG! Be considerate of the hiring manager's time! She is reading HUNDREDS of these. Two short paragraphs. That's ALL that is needed. Please see my other responses...
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    Regional or National ?

    mclennan replied to Sheila82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Contact admissions at grad schools you want to attend later on, and ask them.
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    Why is WGU continuing to ask me the same questions over and over?

    mclennan replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Um. WGU is a non-profit. They ask the same questions on assessment so many times likely because they have had to explain the same concepts about their program REPEATEDLY to so many people. People are...
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    Regional or National ?

    mclennan replied to Sheila82's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might get hired, but not by any reputable, respectable
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    Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    mclennan replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    Haha! Don't feel bad! In nursing school I worked part time as an EMT and a CNA and thought I could handle anything! Then, at my L&D clinical one night, I got SPLASHED from head to toe with...
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    How in debt were you after Nursing school?

    mclennan replied to lilwonder's topic in General Students

    $0!!!!!! During my BSN I got a full ride, merit-based scholarship. That took care of tuition, books & school fees. To pay rent & bills I worked part time as an EMT and CNA, drove a junky old...
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    I maybe in trouble, HIPPA Violation

    mclennan replied to ms.amy03's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Someone has to say it: Regardless of HIPAA or any school/facility policy, it's pretty classless, juvenile and immature to post ANYTHING about lady partss and onions on your Facebook. Really? Being...
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    New grad RN looking to work on Indian reservation

    mclennan replied to cornejoerika09's topic in General Nursing

    I worked off an IHS scholarship (and grew up on a rez) and it might be helpful for you to know, reservations always prefer Native personnel and are sometimes mandated by their IHS contracts to only...
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    What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    mclennan replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    Mine would be "I lost my desire to truly help humanity and save the world, oh, around my 3rd year of nursing school. It's just a paycheck to me now, for the most part." "I hold co-workers with bad...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    mclennan replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you are on your feets for 12 hour shifts and have issues, SEE A GOOD PODIATRIST! When I worked 5 days a week in an INSANE urgent care I could not find shoes that worked for me. Sore feet every day...
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    New grad RN - resume - help please

    mclennan replied to blueorchid981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please check out the posts I've made in response to others who have asked this same question. Did you research this thread or any of this message board before you posted
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    New Grad RN - Please Review/Critique My Resume

    mclennan replied to nursetribe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No objective. Keep clinical experience but just list what units in what hospitals, we know what you did on clinicals so no descriptions needed. Replace objective with 3 bullet points, "attention...
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    Mentorship in the Nursing Community

    mclennan replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in General Students

    Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh, OP. I needed that, this morning. Seriously, I am smiling from ear to ear. It's entertaining to me to know there are people with a bigger, more ignorant and pointless...
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    New graduate looking for any type of cover letter critique

    mclennan replied to ellenc23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cut the whole "if selected....." part out. Cut the "cannot begin to show you my enthusiasm and readiness" bit. Sounds so desperate and immature. Cut the specific time you'll follow up. What, do you...
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    New graduate looking for any type of cover letter critique

    mclennan replied to ellenc23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Way too long. Way too personal. Way too many adjectives. Way too cocky. Sorry, but hiring managers don't have time to read your autobiography. 2 short paragraphs is all anyone needs, especially a...
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    New grad terminated after 3 months of orientation.

    mclennan replied to ingoditrustRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry this happened to you. Tell the truth, you can phrase it just like HouTx says. Take a deep breath, re-group and start over, in a less stressful unit or even LTC. Take care. You'll be...
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    To become an OR Nurse...

    mclennan replied to Ednach's topic in Operating Room

    You mucked around with getting an ADN & a job in ICU right after school WHEN? What year? Recently? During this
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    To become an OR Nurse...

    mclennan replied to Ednach's topic in Operating Room

    There is no such thing as an "RN degree." How many times does this have to be clarified? You earn an Associate Degree in Nursing, generally takes 2 years; Or you earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing,...
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    RN who has an idea to do CNA skills only, for nurses pay.

    mclennan replied to IowafemaleRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    It's my understanding that in most states, RNs cannot practice independently. RNs must practice under an MD/Medical Director of some kind. The concept is that RNs carry out and implement plans of care...