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    Nurse Week Goodies, funniest ones you've seen

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked anywhere that didn't do something for all shifts during nurse week. Granted the free massages and CEU's were during the day. The gifts from the hospital were usually cheap and...
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    Nurse Week Goodies, funniest ones you've seen

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    One year we all got watches, nice ones too. It was easy to spot employees from that hospital system
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    Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    WildcatFanRN replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    One hospital I worked in in AZ had two doctors that neatly printed their orders, sometimes two pages worth if they were admission orders. One doc was a surgeon the other wasn't. I asked the latter...
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    Nurses working without health insurance

    WildcatFanRN replied to linguine's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm, I have popped out a baby and can't get medicaid. I can only get it if I get pregnant again, then it's cancelled 8 weeks post-partum. My hubby is on SSD and has medicare which only helps if he...
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    Anyone else finding the KY New RN market impossible

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do they hire ADN grads anymore? I keep applying and I'm definately willing to work at good Samaritan. My dream would be to work at Kentucky Children's, but I know it's very hard to get into peds...
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    Housekeeping wish list

    WildcatFanRN replied to Missclean's topic in General Nursing

    Several places I've worked had great housekeepers. Unfortunately the powers that be felt it was wise to only staff 1-2 housekeepers for the 11-7 shift. One in the ED and the other to cover the rest...
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    Actually joined the AHNA

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Holistic

    This is the first professional organization I've joined since I graduated. I just wish I could afford the classes offered in my area for CE's. I found it amazing how we as nurses used to not look at...
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    Help.Cannot get a JOB!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Right now it's hard to find a job all over. Honestly I don't think RT is any better right now. So it's definately not just KY and
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    stories or words of encouragement for 3 month @ the job

    WildcatFanRN replied to leah87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I were I preceptor, I'd rather have someone keep asking things instead of not asking. The way I learn is I have to keep asking multiple times before I get it. Is it a pain in the orifice for the...
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    Actually joined the AHNA

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Holistic

    It's amazing to find an actually professional nursing organization that actually speaks to what your interested in isn't
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    let go 6 wks into 10 wks orientation...is it fair?

    WildcatFanRN replied to maman2zoe's topic in General Nursing

    I would think they would give you more time since your preceptor was changed. It was good that your manager listened to you and was willing to pair you with someone else. Sometimes learning and...
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    What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in 2008. How do I stay competative for jobs when I'm competing with more recent grads for the same jobs? My area how 8 nursing programs pumping out RN's. I've re-done my resume, cover...
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    What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I should clarify. I did find a job in 2009 and moved to NC. Unfortunately I bit off more than I could chew on this one, it was a surgical intermediate unit and I thought I could do it since I had...
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    What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The rejection is THE worst part of it. I mean right after graduation I'd at least get interviews. Now I get nothing except rejection emails. It's hard not to throw in the towel, but this is what I...
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    Actually joined the AHNA

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Holistic

    I went to a holistic fair they were hosting at one of the hospitals near me and I went hoping to network. They were offering membership for $25 and I jumped at it. I had looked at their website...
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    What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hadn't thought of that, good idea thanks. I wonder if they might offer ACLS, won't hurt to
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    What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My family and I are not open to relocating out of state again for a job that may or may not work out. If I were still single I'd consider it, but unless the place offers relocation assistance, can't...
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    let go 6 wks into 10 wks orientation...is it fair?

    WildcatFanRN replied to maman2zoe's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, got terminated 4 weeks into a 9 week orientation as an RNA. Said I wasn't working out, not learning fast enough, etc. Granted I might not have been, but there was no warning that if I...
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    LVN bridging to RN wants to know.Will past LPN/LVN experience count for RN jobs?

    WildcatFanRN replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN to RN

    It doesn't count towards any experience, but it does count when it comes to determining your pay in my experience. When I first graduated and actually was getting interviews I was told my LPN counted...
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    a relatively new RN get a job working as a civilian with the Army?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Government, Military

    The hospital I'm interested in is Ireland Army Hospital. As for relatively new grad, I graduated in 2008 with my ADN but still don't have the experience needed to apply for postings that want one...
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    a relatively new RN get a job working as a civilian with the Army?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Government, Military

    the title of the thread should have the word "Can"
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    "Good for nothing student"

    WildcatFanRN replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I love your attitude LOL If you can be happy you might be surprised how contagious it could
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    How does a new RN get into pediatrics

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Pediatric

    In the process of re-doing my resume for the umpteenth time LOL. I'm trying to highlight more of my streghths and the fact that I did take care of peds as an LPN briefly as well as a very good 120...
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    How does a new RN get into pediatrics

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am very interested in getting into peds. I worked as an LPN for 13 years in geriatrics and adult care both acute and sub acute care. Though it's been a terrible time with my job searching, I still...
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    How does a new RN get into pediatrics

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Pediatric

    Do FP hire RN's, most of the Dr's offices I see hiring want MA's or LPN's. I'm researching school nurse jobs in my area as well. I've also applied to newborn nursery positions, still nothing...