LuvScrubs2 BSN, RN

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    If I can't get straight into an OR job, which dept is best?

    LuvScrubs2 replied to SnowStar4's topic in Operating Room

    You all give great advice... i want to get in the OR soon. I live in Philly and its very hard. Periop programs are scarce. during my search, I came across 1 periop position available in my area... of...
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    Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Deadhead 219... I am absoluetly loving the Residency Program.... I have learned sooooooooooooo much & Genesis Healthcare has taking the time to teach what we need to know with care..... i had...
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    Just wondering -- what is the "cost" of hiring new grads?

    LuvScrubs2 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow.... This is good to know... I am currently in a Nurse Residency Program and didn't realize it costs so much to train us.... Wow... The company that i work for just recently sent us to get our IV...
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    The difference between hydrogel dressings and hydrocolloid dressings

    LuvScrubs2 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    AnnedRN explain the difference very well. I went to a Wound class on Friday which lasted for 8hrs... and the instructor explained the same thing that AnnaedRN said to the
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    Are you buying individual malpractice insurance?

    LuvScrubs2 replied to NoblePath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WoW I am glad I seen this post. I had a nurse speak to me about obtaining mal pract insurance the other day. She told me she paid 100.00 dollars a year. I will definitely look into getting the...
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks so much. I am doing well in the Nurse Residency Program.... This coming Mon & Tues I will have the opportunity to get IV certified. I can't
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi Everyone, I had the worst day:crying2:.... I started as a RN on nights parttime at a SNF about 6wks ago. I received 1 week of training for the position. Relative 30+ patients so far with the...
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    Advice for New Grad starting in Peri-OP OR

    LuvScrubs2 replied to Team Player's topic in Operating Room

    WoW Congrats....:hpygrp: I want to get into the OR as
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    OR interview coming up...Help!

    LuvScrubs2 replied to shippoRN's topic in Operating Room

    Great Tips to go
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    Honoring Those Who Have Served - Memorial Day Salute

    LuvScrubs2 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN..... Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo very
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you sooooooooooo
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you everyone for posting comments regarding this crazy
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi Everyone, I got a call this morning from the lady that does the schedule to pick up some more time... She had no idea what happen to me the other day. She agreed with my decision to leave. I told...
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    LTC Nightmare

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you so much for responding.... I do appreciate it very much.... I actually enjoyed working at this facility but I believe that I did the right thing by telling the DON that I will not be back to...
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    Weekend Rate & Cancellation Question

    LuvScrubs2 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have been working in LTC for about a month now; it is my first position since getting my lic to practice.... I work on nights with a special weekend rate Sat/Sun. the position is parttime with the...
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    Weekend Rate & Cancellation Question

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I will definitely inquire about this before the pay ends because it wasn't my fault... they cancelled me... I just have a feeling that they will see it some other way... I could be wrong, but I will...
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    OR Questions.

    LuvScrubs2 replied to Fowldogg's topic in Operating Room

    Great Info.... I will look into the volunteering portion... Hopefully their is a hosp in my area is open to vol. in the
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    how many nurses have two jobs?

    LuvScrubs2 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I have a fulltime nursing position.... and I have a partime week end on nights as well. I received my first cancellation while riding the bus last night... mind you I got the call 15 minutes after the...
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    Nurse Recruiters Avoiding/Lying to New Grads

    LuvScrubs2 replied to symplicatedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Symplicated... O was thinking the same thing... I had no idea that I was going to be Charge Nurse unitl when I oriented with another Night nurse... I thought you had to have more experience.. oh...
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    Nurse Recruiters Avoiding/Lying to New Grads

    LuvScrubs2 replied to symplicatedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it's hard but stay positive...I thought I would lose my mind, also it's very depressing when you can't even get a job as a RN. I was in the same position as you. I grad in Dec09, passed boards...
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    Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, I was told by the DON that this is their 2nd time doing this type of program... It's new for them and it's working well. the Program is 8 weeks... I will find out more info during orientation...
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    Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally wasn't told of any set requirements. The only thing I was told that they were looking for someone who has a BSN Degree, and great customer service. Genesis is big on customer service.......
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    Level 1 trauma?

    LuvScrubs2 replied to Leaninstreet's topic in Operating Room

    WOW Great info to keep in
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    Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    LuvScrubs2 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I was selected for the program too..... They told me that paperwork with be mailed out today.... Let me know if you get your info before I