Gingilly

Hello all, my question stems from confusion over my role. I am a new DON working home health and post of job responsibilities is case management. I agreed to this being part of work load but after hire I found out I would be making 50% of patients. T...

Hello to fellow grad students. I just accepted for Western U of Health Sciences ADN-MSN/NP program this fall and I'm so excited! Wondering if any one else on this board will be attending and if so, interested in buddying up? Let me know! Gingilly

sorry to hear that esp. when their website emphasizes nontraditional students and alternate pathways. i got in at western u with a lower gpa overall but a very strong science one. maybe youu wantto raise the science component by taking some classes a...

this will be quick as i'm out the door in a few minutes. average competitiveness. only 12 at open house. school is known more for its pa program per my md who taught there. having unusual background, lots of volunteering and leadership experiences he...

try vandy

I got in at Western U of Health Sciences NP program for this fall. Very excited to be starting!

I'm chiming in a little late so I'm not sure if this will help but I accepted for their adn-msn this fall. Biggest factor in my decision was the distance based aspect and the 2015 deadline. I should be coming in right under that. I don't have a bache...

UMMMMM got me thinking about how necessary it is for me to still feel femme while I'm scrubbing butts! I wear matching lace lingerie daily and well fitted dickies black label scrubs which are silky feeling. I altered the waist and bust with darts o...

Hello all, wanting feedback form the group. I am a new grad RN, still I guess, been working a total of 9 months private duty thru agency. Was just offered a field/ case management position w/ same agency at what I think is a ridiculous pay- 18.50/hr ...

Thank you for the update and I'm very proud of you! You've really earned all the accolades so enjoy your success and best of luck on the test! Please let us know when you pass b/c I know you will! Jen

Graduated dec 2008, traveled alot, took kaplan july 09, took nclex march 2010 and passed w/ 75. Jen

Heck yeah it makes a difference! I am African, and was given a plain Caucasian type name at birth intentionally to "give me a competitive edge" in the job market since I'm fairly dark skinned. This is according to my grandma whose husband was lynche...

Its not policy at my facility but I wash before I use restroom and afterwards and use a paper towel to turn the faucet. My first teacher taught me this and I've stuck to it for years. With Cdiff and mrsa running around I do all I can to protect mysel...

I had a pd case where the pcg started throwing equipment at me (tpn bags and tubing, soft stuff). When I mentioned this to the agency they gave me a blank look. I learned its ok to be "sick", have child care issues or even be "moving" out of that pts...

Go. And volunteer a little while your at it. Use this on your resume. There are lots of missionary and such organizations. And while youre there learn some spanish. As a matter of fact you can state this is why you went- spanish immersion! being bili...

This is the exact reason I can't do this per diem. I can not justify 60 bucks for a 45 minute case thats close to a 100 miles away. Not even 50 miles away. Thats absolutely silly and I'm broke not stupid. They tried to play on desperation and yes it...

Hello all, wanting feedback form the group. I am a new grad RN, still I guess, been working a total of 9 months private duty thru agency. Was just offered a field/ case management position w/ same agency at what I think is a ridiculous pay- 18.50/hr ...

Thank you Cali! I was hoping for a call today so I could finalize my request to go back to shift but no such luck. I am going to call tomorrow as a formality and a way of ending this civilly. I hope to find work soon elsewhere, its tough and it too...

I know in my gut youre right. I haven't heard from them yet and I'm not waiting around. I'm not even upset over the sheer lack of respect- its just business and I've gotta take care of mine. I'm not going to even pretend this is about pt care- healt...

very interesting turn of events today. my salary was reneged and management offered me per diem rate instead citing medi-cals undecided budget. they also asked me to do my training for the rest of the week with no pay since i'm just observing... co...

Amen! And thats awful to think a national employer can get away with such low wages. Just a shame because I know these employers are not broke.

Thank you Caliotter! I was rather nervous but all weekend I kept the mantra up. I wanted 31.25 to make it 60k but 30 is close enough for now. I've proven myself , have a good history w/ this company and I think they valued that. They seemed a little...

New grad too in Los Angeles, got 25/hr. I think thats decent for your area....good luck to you Jen

Thank you guys, I said my mantra, refused the initial offer and they came back at 30/hr. I am happy with this and appreciate the feed back here. If anyone wants the tactics, I'm happy to spell it out but bottom line- know what youre worth and be conf...

Thank you, that gives me the benchmark I'm looking for! I'll update the result of that convo next week! Jen