june2009

june2009

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  1. job hunting in recovery

    june2009 replied to Poodella's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not really sure what your question is, but my advice would be that if you're ready to go back to nursing, then start applying for positions. When you start interviewing you have to tell your...

  2. Anyone In Pa Doing "vrp"

    june2009 replied to NEED2KNO's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    "If there is 1 thing I can recommend to you....some how, some way, get the lawyer......did u sign the papers yet? DO NOT talk to anyone without a lawyer, I am in this program, I wish I would have...

  3. Finally...A job!

    june2009 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone! I just wanted to share some good news. after searching for about 3 weeks I finally got hired! I'm not posting this to brag or rub anyone's nose in it but just to give those who are...

  4. Question for Jackstem..Suboxone

    june2009 replied to zofran's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't mean to butt in on the conversation but I have some personal experience with suboxone that may be helpful to those who are interested. My father is an addict. started with alcohol and when he...

  5. another clueless employer

    june2009 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is the dialysis company willing to give you the job? If they are, I'd say take it. You did your part by telling them you're in tpapn. I don't know what type of restrictions you have since I'm in...

  6. Paper license?

    june2009 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As far as I know we're still getting paper licenses. My employer I just got hired with asked me for mine. If we weren't getting them, why would they still ask for

  7. No freaking jobs!

    june2009 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know it's tough finding a job when you're involved in your state's monitoring program. I'm having a heck of a time myself. Since I'm also licensed as a LPN I've actually started looking for LPN jobs...

  8. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    june2009 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The words "God as we understood Him" can turn people off to groups such as NA or AA but what you have to take into consideration is that it not just about God. It's about a power greater than...

  9. Anyone In Pa Doing "vrp"

    june2009 replied to NEED2KNO's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was caught diverting in april and entered inpt. rehab where I spent 22 days. my 1st day there I called and self reported to PHMP. Since then I have done everything I have been asked, all the...

  10. Any legit job websites?

    june2009 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel your pain as well. I've just received permission from my case manager to return to work, with the restrictions listed in my contract. No doctor's offices, no agency, no home health, hospice,...

  11. Help! Job interview!

    june2009 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've just begun job hunting after entering recovery and getting involved with PHMP. I'm not sure when and how to reveal to potential employers that I'm involved in the PA VRP. I'm not sure if I...

  12. PCRN or CCRN

    june2009 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello everyone and happy holidays! I currently work on a Progressive care unit. We get all open hearts 18-24 hrs. post-op, a large majority of s/p cardiac caths, tons of a-fib, chf, and other...

  13. Online RN to MSN (NP) programs

    june2009 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm sorry if this subject has been beat to death but I did a search and couldn't find the answers to my questions. I will graduate in June with a diploma in nursing (RN) and I want to continue...

  14. does anyone do pediatric hospice?

    june2009 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I was just curious about your job and what all it entails. How long do you spend with each child, what sort of things do you do or say to the parents. Inpatient or in the home setting? Basically...

  15. I GOT A JOB!!!

    june2009 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I interviewed for 11S TCU at UPMC Montifiore several weeks ago and received my call that I was offered the job last week! I thought for sure that I didn't get it. I'm so excited! My start date is July...

  16. Please Post your links/names of accredited and CHEAP online course schools

    june2009 replied to maepartner's topic in Online Distance Learning

    sru.edu $229 per credit for the RN-BSN online

  17. Finally found a job!

    june2009 replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I just received an offer last week. It's a great feeling isn't it? Keep hope alive

  18. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    june2009 replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My story is similar to others who have posted in this thread. I didn't start applying until March (it was recommended that we start applying in January) I had around 40 applications between 13...

  19. How many clinical hours does your school have?

    june2009 replied to nursing8648's topic in General Students

    Wow! I thought we got a lot of clinical hours. 1,087 hospital based diploma program. this includes 154 hrs in the icu/ccu, and 170 in nursing trends and management. Kudos to you guys with all...

  20. rn-msn online

    june2009 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry if this subject has been beat to death but I did a search and couldn't find the answers to my questions. I will graduate in June with a diploma in nursing (RN) and I want to continue...

  21. Is the Saunders review easier than the Nclex? Read inside.

    june2009 replied to dobletruble's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan. The test-taking strategies are

  22. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    june2009 replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    That is the worst uniform I have ever seen! I'm so sorry you have to wear that! Did you get any kind of choice in the matter? That's old school for

  23. What do you guys think?

    june2009 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was at clinical in the DEM and my nurse an I were analyzing a strip on a man who was about 80 years old. He was on metoprolol 50 mg bid. The rhythm was slightly bradycardic at 52-56 bpm with a...

  24. Has anyone here successfully cancelled their contract with The College Network?

    june2009 replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was able to cancel my contract. It was about 4 years ago. I just called the next day and they cancelled me. I swear it was that easy. I've heard of a lot of people having difficulty canceling...

  25. what do the titles mean? RN, BSN, ADN??

    june2009 replied to Dani3176's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An ADN is typically a two year degree. After graduating, a student is elegible to sit for state boards. If boards are passed the ADN graduate becomes a registered nurse. A diploma school graduate...