trailblazer59

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1. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

   trailblazer59 replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

   you remember placing dirty mercury thermometers in a small alcohol boat to soak you remember scouting around for the list of things some "busy resident or doctor" needs in a hurry:idea: you remember to wear your fingernails short and only apply clea...

2. Applying for jobs

   trailblazer59 replied to Byrnsgrl's topic in General Nursing

   Applying for your first job can be a bit like peering into a poorly lit tunnel. Just how should you proceed? Yes, it appears that the internet with job opening which implore you to just email your resume and/or apply now online seems to be the way ...

3. Need some advice Agency ??

   trailblazer59 replied to kwagner_51's topic in Agency

   Hi, I've been an agency nurse for past 6 yrs. while in grad school. Pay rate of 35/hr is quite good for LTC. Working on a perdiem basis is difficult at first when trying to find where supplies are kept, how things work, etc. Your best bet is to co...

4. Home Health

   trailblazer59 replied to krocks0610's topic in Home Health

   I have over 20+ years in home health in the Mass. area. The job requires someone who loves teaching, is good at organizing and has a head for geographic mapping, not afraid of driving in the elements (snow, rain, hail, whatever), and has a fairly go...