MelodyRNurse

MelodyRNurse

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  1. Just got rejection letter, what happened?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I went on this interview on a monday-had do drive two hours to get there. Drove home-another two hours that night, worked tuesday and Wednesday, drove two hours again on Wednesday night to be on time...

  2. Hospitals in South Jersey

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am interested into looking into hospitals in South Jersey. Can you name a few (I am unfamiliar with the area) and tell me about them please. What are they known for, how is the working...

  3. DE resident working in MD and taxes

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Can anyone tell me please how this works. Do you end up paying taxes for both

  4. Harford Memorial and UCMC???

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the response and yes, Christiana is where I really want to work but they don't have any openings in med-surg. I really really want to get the med-surg experience for at least a year or two...

  5. I have never had to work so hard for a job in my entire life?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a waitress, and worked in customer service before nursing. I was an LPN for over a year in a LTC facility. I am planning on relocating, but within a reasonable distance from my family because...

  6. MD hospital near PA & DE borders?

    MelodyRNurse replied to Bunker's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Union Hospital in Elkton, MD is the only one I know of. Here is the Website http://www.uhcc.com I don't know why it won't

  7. Is anyone else having a problem finding a job in Philadelphia?

    MelodyRNurse replied to chocolate123's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Its funny I found this thread, I am a new grad. from DE having a very difficult time getting a job too. I have started looking in PA/NJ/MD because I have had no luck with hospitals in DE. With your...

  8. Tips on being more assertive and managing nurses aides

    MelodyRNurse replied to lashuna1028's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They start to do what you ask when they realize they don't have a choice because you will not put up with it otherwise. It is difficult when your young and they know you've just started out. Thats a...

  9. for how long is new grad new grad???

    MelodyRNurse replied to 2008el's topic in General Nursing

    So if you worked as an LPN before you worked as an RN then are you actually a "new nurse" or what? People call us new grads, but were really not, were new

  10. Interruptions During Med Pass

    MelodyRNurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I could just pass my meds without interruptions it would take me half the time. The notebooks a good

  11. PPD results

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that each time it gets more inflamed. Thanks for the

  12. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    MelodyRNurse replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    If I were the nurse who took that call. I would never have told anyone, that is absolutely horrible. Whether or not he chose to disclose his status to everyone at work was his choice, not hers. If...

  13. Typical work schedule

    MelodyRNurse replied to goodgalpal's topic in General Nursing

    In my area hospitals most nurses work 12s (7a to 7p or 7p to 7a). Some hospitals offer eights, but no one works 10s. I think new grads usually have to be flexible, sometimes work rotating shifts,...

  14. Worst job interview ever... funny.

    MelodyRNurse replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I came very close to passing out in the OR in nursing school, not during the procedure-before the procedure! The patient wasn't even in the room yet and I had to ask to step out. I think just...

  15. New Nurse Horror Stories

    MelodyRNurse replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you, they do not tolerate holes in MARs/TARs, they make it like there is something you did wrong, not them. I don't initial if the med is not available, I circle and leave a note on the...

  16. Child care for the single parent nurse

    MelodyRNurse replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I am having the same problems. What daycare is open until 7:30-8:00 at night? I personally wouldn't want to have to leave my child there that late when I had to drop her off at 6am to get to...

  17. 96 questions

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I, just like many others, was truly convinced I had failed, but I didn't. Thank

  18. LTC to Med-surg-can I expect any relief??

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know both jobs are very very challenging in different ways. I am just hoping that physically I will not feel so run down.. In my current position, I run all day, except perhaps for around...

  19. LTC to Med-surg-can I expect any relief??

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want a job that is "easier". I want to be challenged and I want to learn more. I just don't want to feel like I've have been run through a meat grinder when I get home and I do not want to...

  20. LVN/LPN Assessments

    MelodyRNurse replied to Simpleplan's topic in General Nursing

    In DE LPNs are not allowed to do initial assessments in any facility, according to the BON. In the long term care setting, however, LPNs are expected to do initial assessments. It is part of the...

  21. Why Can't I get a job???

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to work in Med-surg or telemetry. I cannot get a job anywhere! I am a new RN, but have over a year of LPN experience in LTC. Does anyone have any career advice for me? I need a full...

  22. Panicing over results, I failed.

    MelodyRNurse replied to californiaguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is a reality check...you do not officially know you failed. I thought I failed too and I didn't. It seems easier to mentally convince yourself that you've failed so it doesn't feel so bad when...

  23. Why Can't I get a job???

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I am looking in the tristate area (DE/PA/MD). I have contacted HR at my number one choice hospital, but the receptionist keeps saying "All you need to do is continue to update your application". I...

  24. DTCC Student

    MelodyRNurse replied to mellowknee22's topic in General Nursing

    The Pre-admission test is completely different than the NLN. You will take the Pre-admission test immediately after you apply to the college, that is what determines which pre-requisites you are...

  25. 96 questions, what I've been told...

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...If you get a lower number of questions the chances are that you've passed, but if you failed with a lower number you really failed. This is because if you are still on track but having a difficult...