CandyGyrl

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1. RN to Case Manager

   CandyGyrl replied to HemaMalini's topic in Case Management

   Hi, I have been an RN since 2009. I started off on a Neuro step progressive care unit and did that for 3 years, then started working at another hospital on the Nursing Resource team aka Float pool....

2. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi everyone! I'm sorry for the terrible response time... if anyone wants to contact me directly [email protected] otherwise I pop in and out of here when I can. It seems like more of a support...

3. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   They called yesterday. I GOT THE JOB!!! so I'm doing a happy dance :) God has been good to me! Through Christ Jesus he has been giving me strength, courage, favor and wisdom throughout it all. Not me...

4. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi porkey,It's interesting you put it that way that makes me smile :) Thank you. But honestly I wasn't feeling all that successful. It's important to stay persistent and don't give up. You fail, you...

5. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   TiffanyRN,Yes the pay is good but it is contingent so it is typical that you would receive higher pay due to no benefits. It's funny you should mention the admissions coordinator because I applied for...

6. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   So... I mentioned that I went on an interview Friday with hospice of Michigan. They called me yesterday... I got the job! It is a contingent assignment that will allow for me to work two 8 hour...

7. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Ok so I'll start... I'm an RN with 3 years experience. I've been working in the hospital and it was pretty nice. I had to resign recently for family/personal reasons. I'm utilizing the summer to...

8. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Ok so I'll start... I'm an RN with 3 years experience. I'be been working in the hospital and it was pretty nice. I had to resign recently for family/personal reasons. I'm utilizing the summer to...

9. I got the job!!

   CandyGyrl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi everyone, I realize these are tough times for new grad or experienced nurses... Especially for us Michiganders. I'm currently on the hunt for an RN position just like many of you. If you landed an...

10. 2nd Bachelor BSN-- UDM vs. EMU?

    CandyGyrl replied to Metalchild's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A BSN is a necessity these days so make your choice according to how well it fits your life. But as far as reputation employers regard UDM

11. Was I being hit on... or was it a genuine compliment?

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My Scorpio intuition tells me that it was 50/50. The compliment was a vehicle to open up the door for a longer conversation which he did get. Like 20-25 min that I don't have time for. You know how...

12. Was I being hit on... or was it a genuine compliment?

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really love my hospital, patients and family members are so impressed when they are admitted or come to visit so it takes a little of the edge off of their whole "hospitalization experience" which...

13. Feels Like I'm Drowning... I Can't Seem to Get it!

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you guys, I am just so frustrated beyond understanding. I mean I try to go over and beyond for my patients, thats what I came into this profession for. Sometimes I find myself so busy, I have...

14. Feels Like I'm Drowning... I Can't Seem to Get it!

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know if I'm a "new grad" anymore. I graduated in August 09, finished orientation in Jan 10 ANYWAYS... I mean I don't even have the energy to type this right now thats how zapped I am. I...

15. Charge Nurse... 1 month out of orientation?

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heres the thing. I work on a Med Surg Neuro floor with step down tele. Technically we should get mostly Neuro patients as if that isn't enough. But we get all the patients who require telemetry...