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    Nurse's Week, watching "Nurses" on DFH

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i had never seen this show before. so far i like it...no fluff. anyoneelse see this show on discovert fit &
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    I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    WildcatFanRN replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I like your sense of humor. I also like your idea of keeping of spreadsheet of where you have applied. I'm gearing up to re-start my job search after having to take a break to take care of...
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    Sigma Theta Tau: worth the money?

    WildcatFanRN replied to muesli's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have also been invited to join and the fee is only $100, plus $5 for each person I invite to attend the ceremony with me. So for me $115 max. I'm considering it because I need contacts to help find...
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    Believe me I know, I keep getting called by them. When I question my lack of RN experience I'm told my LPN experience counts exactly as RN experience. I even asked my mother's HH nurse about that...
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    Graduate Nurse program with contract

    WildcatFanRN replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    This is also the reason a lot of places are leary of hiring new grads period. But if you are lucky enough to find a residency program and you knew what the contract entailed before signing it, then...
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    Administerring 5-fu at home, urgent advice needed

    WildcatFanRN replied to sailkeys's topic in Home Health

    I'm not and oncology nurse, but my mom was on 5-FU for home infusion. The HH nurse came and started the infusion after her chemo treatment at the infusion center. Then the nurse came back 48 hours...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    WildcatFanRN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad I don't have to work with you 8mpg since in your opinion I'm lazier than you and can't work as a nurse because I too slow and can't physically do the job. What a load of malarky. Since...
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    I feel like the plague!!!

    WildcatFanRN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't give up. My situation is not quite the same as in my case it's been an unintentioned blessing for me to be unemployed right now (a whole story in itself). I agree, think outside the box. Also,...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    WildcatFanRN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Which is part of the problem with some people in this country. They go by looks only, not ability. I'm overweight also, and have never had a problem physically performing my duties as a CNA, or an...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    WildcatFanRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, I can't believe this thread has gotten to almost 1200 posts. I stop in to read when I need I pick me up (which is often now a
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    Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

    WildcatFanRN replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    why is it assumed that because a person hasn't found any kind of job that they haven't tried everything or that they are being picky? why is the assumption that if you are unable to move for a job,...
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    If us nurses could invent something, what would we choose?

    WildcatFanRN replied to nursn4u11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ok, this is going to show just how much scifi movies i watch. anyone remember starship troopers, the icu tank they had rico suspended in while he was recovering as well as that knifty tissue knitter....
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    WildcatFanRN replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i have several applications out to both a level 2 and level 3 nicu's. i haven't given up on my dream of working nicu even though right now i'll take any hospital job. i don't know what more i can do...
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    well, no interview yet. i'm still waiting to hear back after my excitement over that email i received. i finally heard back from the recruiter, but was told "you application has been forwarded to...
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is mainly going to be a vent, so be warned. I am a 2008 ADN grad, had great grades, and what I thought good prospects for jobs. Afterall I was eligible for rehire with one of the largest...
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    Succeed as a New Med-Surg Nurse: Part 1

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

    Good article wooh. Question, let's take this from the perspective of the new RN who worked as an LPN previously. The LPN is more task oriented, yet still prioritizes in order to get things done. When...
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    I miss the interview help sticky

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i really need to brush up on interview questions. i miss the sticky that had just about everything you needed to know about interviewing
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    I miss the interview help sticky

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you very much
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks Meriwhen. It actually looks like I will be having more than one interview. I received a call from the nurse recruiter this afternoon, but missed the call. I did promptly return her call...
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, wonders never cease. Looks like I may have landed an interview if I read the email I got today right. Time to brush off those interview
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'll settle for acute care experience even if it's not in the area I would love to work in. That kind of experience I will settle for. Right now I am researching volunteering to keep my skills up,...
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    Red Cross volunteering

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have 6 more months than I do lol. I too am hoping this will open up some doors for me, as well as help me keep my skills up. Good luck to you
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    "And it's all going to be your fault"

    WildcatFanRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had this happen to a patient of mine. An 18 yo asthmatic admitted for an acute episode decided to go out to smoke with his "friend". Med pass comes 10 minuets later and he isn't back so, I ask one...
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    Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    WildcatFanRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once again a good post Ruby. Unfortunately those that claim to be bullied by constructive criticsm have no true concept of what true bullying really is. I've been bullied, and what I've read in some...
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    Brown Mackie?

    WildcatFanRN replied to jgreen2490's topic in General Nursing

    That's my understanding. You can sit for your LPN boards if you go to a community college's ADN program after the first year I think. It would cost less this way and your credits from the ADN...