BeenThereDoneThat74 MSN, RN

You have to apply through the careers website. They are very tight/strict about their process. If there is nothing on their site for residencies, it might mean there are none upcoming. I'd just apply for any staff nurse positions (that do not require...

Cornell is not in the union; Columbia is. As for travelers, it has been my understanding that union status has no bearing on a traveler (since you are not an employee of the hospital, but of the agency).

I am in the process of interviewing for a position here as well. I have applied before, and I do recall the process being very 'glitchy' (as it was this time as well), before getting to the interview stage. With any large healths systems, we need to ...

I've been looking through the numerous threads about shoes (as I have done in the past on AN over the years), so I KNOW there are many of them. I also know that everyone has a different preference (I, for one, cannot wear Nike's- I have flat feet, an...

I am new to staff education, and I can't tell you how many times I've heard this already. "they need to be educated on....". They have BEEN educated ad nauseum on it. They need consequences enforced for failure to comply.

Day nurses have the same issue. The bottom line is, there is no good time for a staff meeting. Day nurses are running out the door, night nurses can't keep their eyes open in the morning (and are also running out the door). Meeting need to be held mo...

As you said, it may not be possible in a large hospital. It also may not be possible in some smaller facilities either. It really depends on the culture of the unit. I could see many places where the staffing you mentioned wouldn't work. I am not a m...

A behavior plan? Some sort of contract that rewards positive behavior and takes privileges away when she does throw things? If she is cognizant enough to know what she is doing is wrong, this should work (but I'm no psych nurse :) )

The best part for me, is when they act like kids (mischievous). Since I'm not in direct care, I can chuckle at it more than my staff does (since a fighting, tube-pulling child who acts sassy means more work for them. Important to note, my patient pop...

My thoughts exactly! About CPS and the approach to the mother. If it truly comes from a place of caring and concern, think long and hard about how you want to approach it. Or else, it will come across as 'shaming' (which, BTW, I can't stand that ter...

I second the first part: depending on the market in your area, a doctorate is not always necessary. You could teach in a 2 year or LPN program, or perhaps land a 'clinical only' full time position. I recently got out of academia for the reasons you...

I don't think I knew that Crocs had non-clogs. I will look into those and the Allegria brand. Thanks!

I taught for 11 years. That's 22 different groups of students. I've seen quite the variety of cohorts: mature, driven, responsible, as well as immature, catty and lazy. In every group there were outliers. When I was a student, I was the youngest (st...

When you say they are on the computers way too much, do you mean in the chart, or writing out the assignment? Either way, both can be addressed by limiting their time on the computer. If it's the chart they are staring at aimlessly, limit the time, a...

I could have written this myself (except my students did not forget things in their dorm, as I taught at a commuter school). Well done. Especially the part about the other faculty members. I was a full time instructor, so I did know most of my collea...

In most facilities, nurses float within their general department: adults tend to stay with adults, peds nurses float within peds or the maternal/chld department- so maybe Post Partum or L&D (but that requires more expertise than a peds nurse has)...

While I liked your post, it was really more of an appreciation for your thought process. I am a peds nurse, working with kids who suffer terribly. By contrast, I am not the type that does well with elderly adults suffering: I very much enjoy alert an...

In theory, I see nothing wrong with knowing what you want. Yet, so many people have issues with that. When I taught, I was on the admissions committee, and I interviewed potential students. I would always ask them "what kind of nurse do you picture y...

They don't 'need to', if that's not their protocol. If paper schedules are no longer in use, then you have to rely on their methods. Not saying it's right, just saying that all facilities are different.

If you don't have a job by he time your certification expires, you will need to renew from scratch. Also, you want a valid card while applying, a new employer may not take too kindly to paying for class from scratch again. My current employer pays fo...

The world of education has changed. Undergrads (nursing or otherwise) are being heavily encouraged to continue their studies sooner rather than later. There are many reasons behind this: young adults who may still be able to live with parents (if the...

I'm interested to hear from anyone who teaches exclusively online, especially if you have transitioned from brick and mortar academia. Pros, cons, major differences? What is the schedule like (are you spending more or less time preparing and 'teachin...

the problem is, there are too many ways in which to communicate (in some institutions) regarding scheduling. I believe this can contribute to such errors. This happened to me; as a per-diem supervisor. I get emails, calls and texts from various peopl...

It is a very tough, PERSONAL decision you need to make. You cannot listen to what others would do (I have learned that lesson). How bad do you want this? You are surrounded by people who (probably) want it badly, both here and in class. What is you...

I was going to ask the same question as above(why not community college?).I guess I get their reasoning for you wanting to get out of town/go away(I feel the same way about my HS junior).Are there any other community colleges, like in neigboring town...