lsvalliant

lsvalliant

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  1. interview question not sure how to answer (hh)

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    I said i didn't know, and i would make sure i found out before i started.lol of course everything depends on the situation. good luck in your interview. be confident and think about what your going...

  2. interview question not sure how to answer (hh)

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been trying to go into home health and I had an interview question today I wasn't sure how to answer. Pertaining to peds, if you had an unruly peds patient (in home) how would you handle it?...

  3. Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    lsvalliant replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    What are your backgrounds in, if you dont mind me asking? was it a long process most county jobs

  4. What to do now..

    lsvalliant replied to kmd199's topic in General Nursing

    rn 267, i've been trying to get into home health like there is no tomorrow. Maybe grass is always greener.

  5. Should I report this agency to the BBB?

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Private Duty

    I responded to a craigslist ad in November when I was looking for a private duty job and I had a telephone interview with this agency. They wanted me to come in to have an orientation, so I did....

  6. Should I report this agency to the BBB?

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Private Duty

    The employee handbook was part of the paperwork packet given to me in orientation. Didn't see the 40hrs rule until after I got home. Please elaborate.. what is a "modification of contract". I have...

  7. Giving Up?

    lsvalliant replied to LoveANurse09's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I thought about opening my own business this spring. It is a supplier for private contractors (completely different from nursing). It stems off of what my significant other does for a living....

  8. What to do now..

    lsvalliant replied to kmd199's topic in General Nursing

    I would say get a solid year of experience where you are and then start putting your resume out there. In the mean time, doesn't hurt to network. I would go to conventions, job fairs, happy hour...

  9. question about doing clinical hours in a different state

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Post Graduate Students

    good to know. I have a long time before I need to worry about that.. but I hear it takes awhile to get a license in florida. Thanks for your

  10. question about doing clinical hours in a different state

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm considering going back to school this year to get my FNP. I was wondering if you can do NP clinical hours in a state in which you are not a licensed RN? Im thinking about school in PA, but I have...

  11. psych HH with no psych experience

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    borderlines are very manipulative and impulsive. they will love you one minute and turn on you at the drop of a dime. I think thats called splitting. They tend to have cutting issues and/or other...

  12. psych HH with no psych experience

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to submit an invoice of the hours I work directly to the agency that hired me for pay. Now from what I understand, I am working for a third party agency who is actually billing a home health...

  13. Torn between 2

    lsvalliant replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    If the part time job is non-nursing it is probably not going to advance your nursing career which is what you got your degree in. I would go for the psych job. I think outpatient psych would be...

  14. RN jobs in Pittsburgh area

    lsvalliant replied to MichelefRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Working in LTC I've heard is enough to age someone 10 years in just a year. lol.. I couldn't even imagine having 20+ patients. But if you can work LTC for a year and survive you would probably be a...

  15. Should I report this agency to the BBB?

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Private Duty

    The BBB info. on a business is easy to access though. I would want to warn other people that they have a complaint. Also, the BBB might help me get paid for that day since they help resolve...

  16. Has anyone ever heard of home health travel jobs?

    lsvalliant posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you or have you ever known any travelers that do home health assignments? I am considering going into this specialty next year, but my ultimate goal is to travel next winter so I'm not sure if...

  17. What is the best way to relocate?

    lsvalliant replied to marie010's topic in General Nursing

    Go on career builder and see where the jobs are. Then do some research on here about that states licensing. Dont feel bad alot of people are in your predicament in this economy. What state do you...

  18. psych HH with no psych experience

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    I just want to make sure this job sounds kosher. Since I am technically considered an RN independent contractor in this case, I dont want to get screwed out of payments if I dont have the proper...

  19. psych HH with no psych experience

    lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    no, but i just ordered one online to help me refresh:) I was thinking the medicare cert was maybe if you wanted to bill them directly. Does that sound about

  20. will nursing ever be in demand again?

    lsvalliant replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    I have an idea, how about sending all the international nurses back to their own countries.. especially the ones who wouldn't even speak english on the floor when I started as a new grad. Seriously...

  21. Is nursing right for me?

    lsvalliant replied to Kbb0907's topic in General Nursing

    I totally know what you mean and what your going through. I've had an anxiety disorder since I was 19 and have been a RN for two years. When I was in nursing school, I was the president of my class...

  22. much awaited job interview-help from senior RN

    lsvalliant replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    I heard of a nurse one time that looked up answers on her computer while she was on a phone interview like for med questions. Now that I think would take talent, but I've heard of it. lol I would...

  23. Liar Liar pants on fire!!!!

    lsvalliant replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I'm glad I found this post because I thought it was only me getting the run-around. I've had two home health companies promise me full-time for private duty. They've even given me general start...

  24. how can I start RN private duty in NY

    lsvalliant replied to rochesterRN's topic in Private Duty

    here is some info on that How to Get a Federal Tax ID

  25. dumb question

    lsvalliant posted a topic in Travel

    Hi guys, I'm considering maybe taking a travel position this winter to get out of the cold and I was wondering... do travel agencies usually pay you to get to your assignment i.e. driving across the...