dtchavey

dtchavey has 8 years experience and specializes in Oncology, and Gerentology.

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1. established RN with some time off- Cover letter/Resume

   dtchavey replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I will take a look again after

2. established RN with some time off- Cover letter/Resume

   dtchavey replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Did you have to re apply for the same job? Or were you on extended leaves of absence? If you were considered LOA I would just remove the word

3. Rant About the Administrator

   dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am sorry to hear this. It's ridiculous but I have experienced something similar this January. It's ridiculous to be terminated when all of the metrics that a DON is hired to improve are actually...

4. Rant About the Administrator

   dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   As long as he keeps the budget in line, the corporation is going to love him. Admins often have so little oversight (other than how the budget looks) that they really don't have to develop as leaders....

5. Directors--what do you wear?

   dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I wear business casual, but have my shirt sleeves rolled up . I have had some admins that also think that we should be able to identify the nurses by the way they dress, but it never lasts....

6. established RN with some time off- Cover letter/Resume

   dtchavey replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Here is what I look for when hiring, Talk about your accomplishments. I'm glad you have experience with complex procedures, you should keep that information in there, but the descriptions of generic...

7. Looking For Advice

   dtchavey replied to kl616's topic in General Nursing

   I'll start with my background; I have about 8 years of experience in both Acute, and Long Term Care. I am currently a Director of Nursing in Long Term Care, I have been in this position for 3.5...

8. Negligent nurse?

   dtchavey replied to byjessi's topic in General Nursing

   I am a Director of Nursing in Long Term Care and know exactly what you are talking about. So to answer your questions: 1. Yes, unfortunately this does happen a lot. I am saddened and embarrassed that...

9. Moving to Midwest

   dtchavey replied to gill24's topic in Nursing Career

   There is a lot of other cool stuff to do as a nurse in Des Moines that might pay slightly higher. Telligen is our stat QIO, and is located in West Des Moines. Could look in to being a case manager for...

10. Male Nurses/female Patients

    dtchavey replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    1. I think you did miss the import of my message. Yes, pawning off your work is the behavior I was intending. 2. My frustration comes from me, I feel that I have failed in breaking down the gender...

11. Male Nurses/female Patients

    dtchavey replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are a lot of reasons for this behavior. Male nurses who are new grads, but have never worked as a PCT or CNA are the worst offenders. The unfortunate reduction of clinical hours as mandated by...

12. pay in south dakota

    dtchavey replied to equinechick's topic in General Nursing

    I moved here from Illinois last October and took a huge cut in pay. Even with experience many hospitals can get away with starting you at the bottom of the pay scale, this is a result of the GLUT of...

13. Jehovah Witness and Blood Transfusion

    dtchavey replied to stillwant2banurse's topic in General Nursing

    and this is why we discuss things very thoroughly with our

14. Thanks !Where R U from?

    dtchavey replied to is this heaven's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Same here, one of the few eh? I lived in Spirit lake for two years, but now rent is a little too spendy for and ILCC student so I moved a few

15. I think I made the wrong choice..

    dtchavey replied to lakerette01's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks... I escaped California, you got sucked in!