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  1. Need some career advice....

    coopman712 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi All- I am seeking some opinions from perhaps some more experienced nurses than myself. I read some other posts here and figured I would ask about my own situation... I am a second career nurse...

  2. Need some career advice....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am interested in getting a nursing job. :) Both jobs present their own sets of challenges as far as hours so it isn't a matter of

  3. Night Shift Rehab Nurses-How do you organize?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thanks! I always felt like other nurses got it all done. I hate being late with

  4. Night Shift Rehab Nurses-How do you organize?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thanks-Yes I always arrive a good 20-30 min early. It helps but I still need a smooth routine for passing meds, assessing, treatments of 10 patients in a 2 hour window. Always sounds easier to me...

  5. Is it me...or is it impossible to get an interview and a job in NJ! :(

    coopman712 replied to KittyinNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just moved to NJ with only a year of acute rehab experience under my belt. I did apply to do the same, plus other things, but with no BSN, no one is calling. I was a teacher in my previous...

  6. to go to nursing agency or to not?

    coopman712 replied to malicexmirage's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too am an old new grad. Graduated in 2010 and it is a second career so I am old, old too! I worked for one year before relocating b/c of my husband's job. Now I am jobless with very little...

  7. There probably is still a nursing shortage!

    coopman712 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not sure if this has been talked about before, but I do believe there still is a nursing shortage...sort of.... It seems as though there are lots of jobs, but lots og jobs for nurses with...

  8. to go to nursing agency or to not?

    coopman712 replied to malicexmirage's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oops! I thought you meant a recruiting agency! I have no experience with working for an

  9. to go to nursing agency or to not?

    coopman712 replied to malicexmirage's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just had an experience with one. They were nice but with me only having one year experience they told me they couldn't do anything for me. This particular agency is looking for experienced nurses...

  10. There probably is still a nursing shortage!

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Excuse my typos! I am typing in the

  11. Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! I have a book I am studying from actually and am going to try without a course...We'll

  12. Career Crisis....

    coopman712 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi All- I feel as though just about every week I am posting about my career crossroads and various ideas I am tossing around in my head about where to go and what to do.... I am a fairly new nurse. I...

  13. Do you apply when you don't meet all of the criteria???

    coopman712 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I want to apply for a job I saw listed on indeed.com. I don't necessarily have ALL they are looking for. I am a nurse with a diverse professional background which I usually state in my cover letter...

  14. Do you apply when you don't meet all of the criteria???

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow-that is awesome! Congrats! So do you think I should mention any past experiences in my cover letter not in my resume or should I just keep it direct and hope that they call so I can talk through...

  15. Career Crisis....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in north-west/central NJ. Morris County to be most specific.

  16. Career Crisis....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks! My Sunday night rendezvous of job searching is about to begin. I know I would like PH nursing for sure. I guess I should look on my state's BON site in regards to certifications. I will...

  17. Appying to other states without license in those states

    coopman712 replied to fridgelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For me the job market does not look good.... I have 1 year experience but no BSN. (I have a BA and MS in other Psych/Education but worth nothing!) Not bites yet. I may be in a different situation...

  18. Career Crisis....

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am having trouble finding clicnics, etc. Perhaps b/c I am new to the area still. But even on the internet I am just having trouble. I did interview with a visiting nurse agency who really thought...

  19. Appying to other states without license in those states

    coopman712 replied to fridgelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently moved to another state and it took 6 weeks to get my license and cost over $300. I came from PA to NJ. I did apply for some jobs prior to getting my license here but I honestly think with...

  20. What to wear to an "Open House Interview Day"

    coopman712 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I plan on attending an open house/open interview day for a local healthcare system. Sounds silly but what should I plan on wearing? I don't have a suit. Thanks for any

  21. What to wear to an "Open House Interview Day"

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks! I wound up in black pants and button down shirt. I was people watching and no one was in a suit, so I was comfortable.:) I never wore a suit to previous interviews but perhaps I should...

  22. Substitute School Nurse?

    coopman712 posted a topic in School

    I am amidst a career crisis of sorts. Since relocating, I am looking into various jobs that work with my new life in my new state. I worked in a hospital previously and am now looking into several...

  23. Substitute School Nurse?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in School

    Thanks! So I suppose once register and if the board approves, this is something I should ask to do whether it be on a volunteer basis or not. I know it varies greatly from place to place but do you...

  24. Clinical Educator?

    coopman712 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi All- I am not sure whether to post this under "career" or not... I am a second career nurse. I worked in a hospital for a year. Previously I was a teacher and have an MSEd. I recently relocated...

  25. Clinical Educator?

    coopman712 replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks! It sounds like they train you as well, b/c as much experience as a nurse can have (me not so much!), you need to be well versed on their skillset. I have a phone screen and am hoping it goes...