mclovin

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  1. NPSB Nurse II omitting questions.

    mclovin posted a topic in Government, Military

    Background: I'm a 16 year seasoned ED nurse, obtained my BSN in 2013, and have been a traveler for a good portion of my career. I've signed on to the VA and they've hired me for a different position...

  2. CPI Cert?

    mclovin posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to get my CPI certification? I searched online and there's only two options. One being $1400-$3000 (crisisprevention.com) and the other being $100...

  3. NPSB Nurse II omitting questions.

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in Government, Military

    You're right, it's just so technical and detail oriented how one has to answer these questions. I was unaware of any nurse dimensions, and to be frank, all I do is patient care, and that's all I...

  4. CPI cert?

    mclovin posted a topic in Travel

    Hey all, I'm trying to get my application submitted for various contracts, but some hospitals are requiring CPI, which I don't have (I've been using MAB for all the hospitals I've been working at in...

  5. CPI cert?

    mclovin posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any nurses out there that get their CPI certs on their own? If so, can you point me in the right direction? I've searched online and see one website offering a 2-4 day course at the cost of...

  6. My employer denied my workers comp claim

    mclovin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just received a bill from the hospital I was working at as a registry nurse for what I believe was a workers comp case (i got a needle stick on the job). I called the hospital and they said that my...

  7. My employer denied my workers comp claim

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I called my employer and the person in charge is unavailable until tomorrow, but I did follow up with the department of workers comp, and a rep instructed that I call the hospital and request...

  8. My employer denied my workers comp claim

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in General Nursing

    Obligated, sure. The thing I'm worried about is I was never informed by my employer to fill out any form for workers comp. So they may have the right to deny any claim. But shouldn't they be at...

  9. My employer denied my workers comp claim

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in General Nursing

    I had a previous needle stick with another employer (hospital employer) and I wasn't aware of any worker's comp paperwork that needed to be filled out. Everything was taken care of at that time....

  10. NY travel. Car rentals?

    mclovin posted a topic in Travel

    I'm from California going to NY for a traveling assignment (9/30-12/27) and I'm trying to research 3 month car rentals, which are very expensive! So far I've found as low as $704/month (3 month "mini...

  11. NY travel. Car rentals?

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in Travel

    If I end up back in CA I would have to drive cross country through winter, which I'm not sure is a good idea. And plus 3000 is a lot of mileage for a one way trip, but then again $704 is expensive...

  12. Registry/Agency Referrals?

    mclovin posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hey everyone, I've been wanting to start working in NYC for awhile, I've gotten my NY licensure a few years ago and it's time for a renewal. I figured I should put it to use! I know it's a...

  13. PearsonVue: Personal Belongings

    mclovin replied to KiNX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my test today, I was asked to pat down myself, arms legs, waist, back, almost everything while the tester watched. This was after emptying my pockets, feeling in my back pockets, lifting my hair...

  14. Looking for younger travel partners ages 20-30, ER

    mclovin replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    hey guys i made a facebook page for anyone interested in joining, feel free! it would be great to get a community of us together to possible share any interests in traveling together, or sharing...

  15. Looking for younger travel partners ages 20-30, ER

    mclovin replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    im up for that. ive received my ny license and willing to take up a traveling assignment, im based in los angeles county, been working ER for the last 2 years. definitely would love a change in...

  16. Travel nurse buddy?

    mclovin replied to PedsNurseLA's topic in Travel

    hey johnny, where in la? im interested in joining you guys. i just recently got my ny license and have been looking to move there

  17. Jobs for experienced adn?

    mclovin posted a topic in New York Nursing

    so i know its hard for new grad adn/bsn people to get jobs in nyc and surrounding areas, but what if youre an adn nurse with 3 years experience of acute care? any recommendations as to what hospitals...

  18. Jobs for experienced adn?

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in New York Nursing

    i havent been applying since i have not received my nys license yet. will plan on doing so when i get it. no contacts to recruiters, but i have been contacted by traveling agencies (hrn), but i dont...

  19. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    mclovin replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    Child Abuse and Neglect, New York State | Nursing Continuing Education (CE) Course | NursingCEU.com | Wild Iris Medical Education is the link for child abuse, im not worried to take the infection...

  20. Travel nurse buddy?

    mclovin replied to PedsNurseLA's topic in Travel

    hey im interested! send me a pm let me know im from the la area as

  21. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    mclovin replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    hey phuong, yes all forms 1-3 must be filled out, and i just took the child abuse course online (they have a link for it on the nys website) the infection course is not required to get your license...

  22. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    mclovin replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    wow just read through this whole board... drama. haha jk so does this adn hiring apply to new grads only? because i have my adn with 1.5 years of telemetry and 1.5 years of ER from the los angeles...

  23. To any RN's in southern california looking to work in Australia

    mclovin posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hey everyone, I just graduated May 2007 and started working in December. I'm interested in working overseas and my number one location would have to Australia. Hopefully, within the next year I'll...

  24. Did a nurse just violate hipaa?

    mclovin posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is it a hipaa violation if a nurse provides a xerox copy of an ekg done from the emergency dept. to a patients spouse, noting that all patient identifiers were

  25. Did a nurse just violate hipaa?

    mclovin replied to mclovin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    i like the way you think