mzjones6

mzjones6 specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Where do I go from here? MSN, MPH, MHA even??

   mzjones6 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

   I've been a pediatric nurse for 4 years now, with a small stint in adult outpatient. I have my ADN and a bachelors in health science. I'm not sure where to go at this point in my career. I'd like...

2. I am a new agency nurse

   mzjones6 replied to al7139's topic in Agency Nurses

   I'm getting ready to start agency nursing because I just relocated and want to get a feel for the facilities in the area. As well as the no weekends and scheduling. I appreciate all of your thoughts...

3. "Nurses do doctor's dictations all the time"

   mzjones6 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I'm exactly sure what I should do about this situation. I wanted to hear from other nurses who've worked in the small office setting before and get some feedback on if I'm wrong, or if I"m just not...

4. Hospitals no longer hiring nurses with their ADN?

   mzjones6 replied to Sandrizzle86's topic in Texas Nursing

   So I plan on moving to Houston next spring and will start looking for job at the beginning of the year. I have an ADN, with 2 yrs experience, but I also have a Bachelor's of Science in Health...

5. Lady of the Lake Accelerated ASN

   mzjones6 replied to lagrl1974's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I graduated from the first BR accelerated program in Aug '08 and I 100% agree with the above posters. You have to accept the fact that you will do nothing but basically eat and breathe nursing for 10...

6. CHICAGO VS. TEXAS

   mzjones6 replied to LJUN71's topic in Texas Nursing

   HouTx, Can you tell me how the job market is is Houston right now? I also live here in Chicago, living here for a year and my boyfriend is ready to leave. We've settled on Houston because I'm...

7. Advice please!!!!

   mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for the advice, it was all good and constructive and I'm going to take everything you guys said to heart. I decided to file a grievance with HR about the write-up because I feel the...

8. Advice please!!!!

   mzjones6 posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is a rather long so bear with me on this. I'm not sure what the do at this point, if I should file a grieveance or just suck it up, keep on moving and improve on my performance. I've been...

9. Childrens Memorial Hospital

   mzjones6 replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Psumarval, When you go for the interview just be open and honest. I actually applied for the PICU and they decided they wanted me on another inpatient unit, so be open to perhaps going to another...

10. Childrens Memorial Hospital

    mzjones6 replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've been working at childrens for 8 months and was hired in March as a new nurse. My floor just hired 7 new nurses, 4 that are new grads. They only hire during certain times of the year, in groups,...

11. Do Chicago Hospitals only hire BSN RNs?

    mzjones6 replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I just got a job at Children's Memorial in Lincoln Park and I have an

12. PICU Internship Interview

    mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in Pediatric

    I'll keep you posted on that...I start on March 23rd in the Neuro/Endocrine unit....excitement!!! I should point out that the HR person that I would be a better fit for an inpatient unit and then move...

13. PICU Internship Interview

    mzjones6 replied to mzjones6's topic in Pediatric

    Those are actually the same questions that I got asked at the interview in fact. I was offered the job a few weeks later and I accepted, so I'm excited. Thanks for your help

14. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    mzjones6 replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    These are some really good tips for working the night shift. I'm a new grad that just accepted a night shift position and the main thing I'm concerned about is that life is going to pass me by while...

15. Jobs for new grads in Chicago?

    mzjones6 replied to dinah77's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Its not good at all. I had been looking for a job since October of 2008 as well and never got a bite. Then Children's Memorial called me for an interview. They offered me the job and I've accepted....