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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. 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...

  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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. Genesis Healthcare - PA

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am graduating from a 2 year program in just a few weeks. I am starting my job search (later than I had planned) but am looking to see if anyone has had any experience with Genesis Healthcare. I had...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. How do I get a job without a year of RN experience?

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER,...

  18. How to get hired without experience

    ecf1972 posted a topic in General Students

    I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER,...

  19. Getting a first job out of school

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am graduating soon and have started looking for RN positions. So, here's the thing. I don't understand why they say there is a shortage of nursing jobs. There are lots of jobs out there. HOWEVER,...

  20. Getting a first job out of school

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

    Thanks for the response! I have been looking at EVERYTHING. What kind of school are you working at and in what capacity? If you don't mind me asking.... did you get your BSN or ASN? And did you have...

  21. Following up on resumes submitted

    ecf1972 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So,...

  22. Following up on resumes submitted for RN position

    ecf1972 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So,...

  23. Following up on submitted resume...

    ecf1972 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I am graduating in May and have started sending out my resume for different RN positions in the hopes that they will let me work as a GN until I sit for the NCLEX in a few months. So,...

  24. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    ecf1972 replied to BC913's topic in General Students

    I agree with everyone else. Don't meet with the Dean, it will not be accepted kindly. The Dean is not there for you to "get things off your chest". The world of nursing is a small one. You do not want...

  25. Getting Ready to Graduate.... jobs?

    ecf1972 posted a topic in General Students

    So I am getting ready to graduate from an AAS program in May. I have been trying to get a job with local hospitals as a ED tech, NA, Unit Clerk... whatever, to get my foot in the door. I have been...