2bTraumaRN2008

2bTraumaRN2008

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  1. Applied for LTC position, haven't heard a word

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I'm somewhat discouraged here. I have 3.5 years of experience as a med/surg RN at a very large hospital. A local LTC facility very close to my house had recently ran an ad for RN/LPN's, so I...

  2. Applied for LTC position, haven't heard a word

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everybody! I'm hoping they are just slow. If I don't here anything come mid next week, I'll try to call again. Weird thing though, I left a message and they didn't even call back to...

  3. Tattoo cover up

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to juniorminty's topic in General Nursing

    I have one on my left upp arm, and it sometimes shows. They are not supposed to be visable at my place of employment, but when it does show, they do not say anything to

  4. Is everyone having to go through "annual" fit testing?

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Annual N95 fit testing ... We are being told this is mandatory per OSHA, but I can't seem to find anything on it. Just curious to see if is in fact

  5. Thinking about applying for Oncology position??

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  6. Thinking about applying for Oncology position??

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Fellow Nurses, An Oncology postion just opened at my hospital and I'm thinking I want to apply. I have had some personal life experiences with this disease, and I've always had a passion for...

  7. Do you think this is fair?

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, and you call yourself professionals??? I would hope that you wouldn't be my nurse one day with all the negativity and unnecessary remarks!! I just wonder how "great" your attitude is at

  8. Thinking about applying for Oncology position??

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for some of the feedback!! I took everyone's advice and applied..they also posted a per diem job, so I applied for that too!! We'll see what happens next week when HR returns on

  9. Massive changes to 2011 healthcare benefits??

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone else see that their medical coverage for 2011 has changed drastically? The cost has jumped the most it ever has, and I am now no longer allowed to cover my spouse without being charged a...

  10. Massive changes to 2011 healthcare benefits??

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    If I stay with my health plan, and keep my husband on it, my cost will go up $80.00 a pay period...that's ridiculous as far as I'm concerned...Yes, it has gone up slightly each year, but the above is...

  11. Low Census??

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if everyone across the board is suffering from "low census?" We dropped in the summer which is typical, but it has not picked up one bit......2-3 nurses being called off daily....

  12. Low Census??

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    We have been busy all summer here in VA resulting in me only being called off, I think twice and this was on weekends when our census is usually a tad less. Last year was the complete opposite,...

  13. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Oh okay. The Express Admit unit jobs were just posted. That will be a brand new unit, it hasn't even opened yet. We in in the process of expanding again, and it is one of new units that has been...

  14. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I work on GI. When did you apply to the positions, recently? They just posted about 10 or so positions for a new unit that will be

  15. Go to school in one state & get license from another state???

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to AniraP's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, it's possible. I went to school in NJ, took my boards in NJ, but applied for licensure in

  16. So, advice please on night shift...

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There ya go mcbrinson...send me a message and I can give them a heads up over in pulm at

  17. So, advice please on night shift...

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Okay everyone, a position just opened in Oncology at my place of employment, but it's night shift!!!! When I was first hired I worked night shift, but I didn't like it. I did it for 3 months and...

  18. So, advice please on night shift...

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I wish you could send me a private message with your name b/c my director is also the pulm director, and....I know the manager in pulm as well...my unit is a sister unit to pulm, so we float over...

  19. So, advice please on night shift...

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia Nursing

    mcbrinson7 - Valley Health just posted an Oncology job and it's night shift. I know they have hired new grads in the

  20. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just sent you a private message/email...check it and let me know if you recd

  21. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Another FYI...I live in WV and drive 1 hour to get to Winchester..It's not that

  22. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I actually work in Winchester, and I must say I am happy...I know for a fact that my dept. hires new grads all the time....it's a nice floor to start out on. Send me a message if you want more...

  23. Any WV nurses with input on University of Phoenix?

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to bluelorelai's topic in General Nursing

    I have been accepted to WVU's RN-BSN and as a matter of fact, my first semester starts on Monday...I'm very

  24. WVU RN-BSN program, how is it?

    2bTraumaRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All- I have sent my application to WVU for their RN-BSN program and I was wondering if anyone had any input about their program. I am fairly new to WV, prefer an on-line program, but there aren't...

  25. Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    2bTraumaRN2008 replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Personally I think Winchester is a nice area. I only work there, live in WV, but I haven't had any issues/concerns working there either... Based on my location, I have Winchester or Rockingham to...