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 "intermittent"
dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors
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 dramatically improved.
dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors
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. I have a great admin right now, but unfortunatel...
dtchavey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors
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. Hopefully it's just a phase.
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 nursing tasks should come out and be replaced by ac...
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 years. Nursing is a tough job, and I think that you po...
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 this is the case. I suspect there are many factors...
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 an insurance company. Outpatient and school nurse...
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 barrier in our nurse-patient relationship. This is no...
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 the NLN takes away from the experience and poise th...
dtchavey replied to equinechick's topic in South Dakota
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 nurses in this state.
Hey Traumajunkiegirl! Yeah alot of us do frequent the chat. One think to look ofr is a Chat open post on here, and I am in there during the day too. Hope to see you soon.
dtchavey replied to is this heaven's topic in Iowa
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 miles.
K, so I am not in the same field as you, but this is something that I deal with frequently as well. I tend to question my decisions before I even follow through with them. You are just apprehensive, Maybe you'll love the job, maybe you'll hate it, bu...
If you filled out the FAFSA make sure to do the Stafford loan forms with it. they will give a pretty sizeable loan sometimes, and the subsidized ones are sweet
Well I am not currently employed as a nurse here, (nursing student) But I do happen to know that Iowa is just about the lowest paying state for nurses. My friend (LPN) made $8.75 for over 15 years, she is now barely up to $11/hr. RN starting pay is u...
I can't wait for school to start!!! I have been so bored that I started working 60 hours a week and when I am home I tinker with a motorcycle. At least Nursing school kept me busy all the time. :w00t:hopefully it will become more exciting for you as...
I like lighter colored suits with dark shirts, and dark pinstriped suits... but those are often too bold for a job interview. To give a different option than has already been said, A moderate to darker grey suit with a Solid blue shirt and a pattern...