ecf1972

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1. Career Change

   ecf1972 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I have been working on the hospital floor for 5 of the 8 years that I’ve been a nurse. I am burned out. I am done with bedside care. I have also worked in LTC and home care. I am looking for a...

2. Getting a job with a summons offense

   ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   It's the PA Criminal Background Check that is coming up as "Under Review". When the head of HR told me it was under review, I told her the whole story. I believe honesty is the best policy. Thanks for...

3. Getting a job with a summons offense

   ecf1972 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and can give me some insight. I am a RN in the state of PA. Last June, I was involved in an altercation and was charged with simple assault...

4. Charting when there are nursing students

   ecf1972 replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

   The instructor is not responsible for the patient. The instructor is responsible for the STUDENT. RNs should document anything and everything relevant to their patient. When I was a student, the...

5. Suburbs of Philly ~ I need a FT job!!

   ecf1972 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I did a short stint in the ED shortly after graduation (ADN), but quickly discovered it wasn't for me. As getting a position right out of school is extremely difficult (first job obtained through...

6. Renewing License in PA with simple assault charge

   ecf1972 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I never in a million years thought I would need to seek advice on this subject, but here it goes: As background, I lost my mom a few months ago. Then, a few days before this situation happened someone...

7. Updating my resume... what to and what not to include?

   ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Yeah, I totally get that and I appreciate your honesty. I don't want whoever looks at my resume to think, no duh, every nurse can do what you have listed here. But, I don't have other certifications...

8. Updating my resume... what to and what not to include?

   ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. It seemed like a good idea at first but not so much now. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it

9. Updating my resume... what to and what not to include?

   ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am quickly approaching having a full year of nursing experience (thank GOD). I am rebuilding my resume and need some advice. I have looked at different resume formats and I like the "Skill...

10. Updating my resume... what to and what not to include?

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok.. so I graduated with my ASN last May. I have been working on getting my year of experience under my belt and I'm getting there. I'm trying to update my resume in an effort to secure ONE job where...

11. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    Thank you to everyone for your feedback!! Keep it coming.... it's

12. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    ecf1972 replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    My Med Surg clinical instructor during my last semester of school is the Director of the ED at another somewhat local hospital. I worked my @ss off, took her up on the offer to come observe some of...

13. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I graduated in May and will be starting my first job as an ED nurse next week. I was wondering if any of you experienced ED nurses could share with me initial assessments that you have found...

14. Liability Insurance

    ecf1972 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all,I recently graduated from nursing school and will be starting my first job as a RN. I vaguely remember a professor talking about liability insurance. Can someone give me some advice on why I...

15. Follow up after submitting resume

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied for several different RN positions at different local hospitals. What is the best way to follow up with HR without being pushy or putting them off? I am sure they receive hundreds of...