sbostonRN

sbostonRN

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  1. Need some help. Insight, support, just something

    sbostonRN replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! Keep your eyes open for positions in Skilled nursing facilities. I worked for a year in a SNF floor of a LTC and gained a ton of experience. The pay wasn't as good as hospital pay...

  2. Will paying for ACLS etc myself help me land a job?

    sbostonRN replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my ACLS around the time that I graduated nursing school. The good part about it was I had just finished my cardiac courses and the certification was very easy for me to pass. However, it...

  3. Death

    sbostonRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been a nurse for a year and before that, I was in your shoes - I had a few older relatives die when I was a kid, but nothing that really affected me deeply. I found that dealing with death...

  4. Nursing student mistake

    sbostonRN replied to jersey244's topic in Canada

    Just wanted to give you some support and good luck at your meeting. I am an RN in America and I made the same mistake in clinical when I was in nursing school. I was helping my patient to take a...

  5. Did you keep your nursing books?

    sbostonRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sold most of my text books before they became outdated. I sold my ATI review books and any NCLEX review books at a yard sale a few weeks ago. I did keep my med-surg/fundamentals book and my...

  6. Nursing home job

    sbostonRN replied to GradNurse543's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Completely agree with the other posters! I started out in LTC and just finished my first year there. I have learned so much about time management, dealing with families and doctors, etc. I work on...

  7. Business cards?

    sbostonRN replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Nursing Career

    I ordered some from moo.com I love their styles, they are fun and unique and I think they make an impact. They also offer 10 free cards for you to try their product. For me, 10 cards will last me...

  8. Gave my 2-week notice today!

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I gave my notice today! They actually took it really well, wished me the best and told me that it was a good choice to "move up" from LTC/subacute to a rehab hospital. Even though my time there has...

  9. Pain Meds

    sbostonRN replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    If they have all of those ordered and they are a fresh post-op, I would just try them all to decide which is best. I've had patients who barely responded to Dilaudid but had great relief with...

  10. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    sbostonRN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I knew it would hit too close to home with my family's lengthy psych history. And when I actually did psych clinicals, I found it way too emotionally exhausting. I went home more tired than...

  11. How long after interview did you receive job offer?

    sbostonRN replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Applied April 28th Interviewed May 9th, forgot to ask when I'd hear something. I sent follow-up thank you notes to both the Nursing Administrative Assistant (who set up the interview) and the ADON...

  12. two weeks notice

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. If I give my two weeks notice on Friday May 25th, my last day should theoretically be June 8th. However, I'll be on vacation from June 1 to 10. Ideally I'd like to come back from...

  13. two weeks notice

    sbostonRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input everyone! I ended up getting an offer today, and they told me the general orientation would be June 25th. So that means I'll be able to give my notice prior to my vacation and...

  14. two weeks notice

    sbostonRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. It's not possible to reschedule my vacation, as it's only 8 days away... And my vacation is being taken unpaid, which is one of the reasons why I'm looking to leave this...

  15. When to ask for letters of recommendation

    sbostonRN replied to grownuprosie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, it won't be considered old, but remember your skills will continue to grow, so be sure to include references from instructors later in the program as well. It's easier for instructors to write...

  16. Med/Surg vs. Cardiac Stepdown?

    sbostonRN replied to newnursemn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely the cardiac position, for all the reasons posted!!

  17. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    sbostonRN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing school I wanted to work in women's health or L&D. In nursing school I discovered that I loved med/surg. I loved connecting the dots and seeing the big picture come together and...

  18. How far do you travel to get to work?

    sbostonRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right now my commute is 15-20 minutes. I'm hopefully starting a new job soon and my commute will be about 45 minutes with no traffic. Stinks but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta

  19. Is this sneaky?

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    On the top of my resume, I have my name listed, followed by my credentials with my highest degree. I have an ASN and a BS in Biology, so I write it as: Jane Doe, BS RN Do you think this is sneaky? I...

  20. Is this sneaky?

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

    Yes, under the education section, I have listed: 2007-2011 ASN, Nursing School ABC Anywhere, MA 2002-2006 BS, Biology School DEF Anywhere, MA So I do have those degrees listed. In...

  21. Resume Questions

    sbostonRN replied to MaroonTX's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm not saying there is one right or wrong way to do the resume, so my advice is only what i've done in the past. 1) do you mean the templates that come in microsoft word? i've used the "elegant"...

  22. Reference question

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a great interview last week for a nursing job I really want. I just got a call from the recruiter today asking for my ssn for my reference check. When I filled out my application, I had to...

  23. Reference question

    sbostonRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks...I hope it goes over well. Will definitely post if I get the

  24. Reference question

    sbostonRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    kellyski, what exactly do you mean by this? Just for the record, I don't have anything to hide. My patients and coworkers think highly of me and I think most of my fellow nurses and charge nurses...

  25. question about once nursing school is over....

    sbostonRN replied to dcw132003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can, try to work on a subacute unit in a nursing home, which should not be too hard if you have an RN. You will get more clinical experience working there than on a traditional LTC unit, and...