HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me

    HappyPediRN replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Amy your post tells me I'm doing the right thing. I've been doing a lot of research about NICU nursing while I job hunt and so many new graduates who enter neonatal intensive care nursing do so...

  2. Where to license??

    HappyPediRN replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ladybug, a nurse recruiter told me about it. She said it's based on budget, the % of nurses back in the work force, and the economy. There are other factors like # of annual new graduate nurses and...

  3. CNA job at a hospital

    HappyPediRN replied to funfunfun's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there. I'm an RN experiencing a similar problem. I have my BSN, but I couldn't get a foot in the door as a PCA in Boston, and now I can't get a job ANYWHERE because of the nursing glut. Yes, it...

  4. New RN looking for a job!! I am desperate!!

    HappyPediRN replied to cubangirl's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it but it's like that in many states right now. I know some who have waited over a year and still do not have a job. Even LTC/LTACs and nursing homes are not hurting for nurses the way...

  5. Where to license??

    HappyPediRN replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oops, I meant to reply not thank. Is there any particular reason you're choosing MA? It's really not a good time to move...most Boston hospitals are on a hiring freeze, and some hospitals have not...

  6. Ready to Puke

    HappyPediRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It's times like this where you need your nurse buddies to rally around you with big hugs. I wish I could be there for you in person, but since I can't here's a big :icon_hug:. Hang in there. There is...

  7. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me

    HappyPediRN replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your response makes me wonder if maybe I have the wrong type of personality for the NICU. I watched the same episode and was fascinated by the effort made as well as the process of finding out if his...

  8. Need advice from seasoned RN's

    HappyPediRN replied to mandarae13's topic in General Nursing

    I must respectfully disagree with this post. Travel companies are desperate for help and most are happy to take nurses after one year of experience. I have many friends who went into travel nursing...

  9. What I have accomplished

    HappyPediRN replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    God, I can't tell you how much this post affected me. I read it out loud to my fiance and he said to me, "Sounds like a lot of fun" and then asked my why I would choose a profession like nursing if...

  10. Back From My Interview

    HappyPediRN replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats JD!!! I'm excited for you! Did she ask you any

  11. Can someone quickly review my NICU cover letter?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am about to apply to a hospital I want to work at more than anything in this world. I decided to just write a cover letter from my heart instead of all the guidelines that have gotten me nowhere,...

  12. Can someone quickly review my NICU cover letter?

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    mods please delete this. thank

  13. Can someone please quickly review my cover letter?

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    mods please delete this. thank

  14. Can someone please quickly review my cover letter?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am about to apply to a hospital I want to work at more than anything in this world. I decided to just write a cover letter from my heart instead of all the guidelines that have gotten me nowhere,...

  15. Is this too much information to share?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Typically in an interview you are asked what drew you to the field and why you want to work in it specifically. I want to work in the NICU, I feel like it is my calling...not just because I love...

  16. Is this too much information to share?

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful advice you've given me. I have decided I will disclose the information if it comes up, but in a roundabout way. I will tell them I've been...

  17. Scope of Practice

    HappyPediRN replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    How did it come down to the three of you receiving suspensions? Did the resident file a

  18. please help!

    HappyPediRN replied to Louegi12's topic in General Nursing

    awww come on guys, don't you remember nursing school? the late nights, the cramming, the last minute pulling together? we've all been there, whether we'll admit to it or not! i'm not sure if you mean...

  19. I Quit!

    HappyPediRN replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you experienced this. I hope they don't try to hit you with abandonment even though you didn't officially start your shift. I hope you also know it's not like this everywhere and you WILL...

  20. CNA vs. CMA

    HappyPediRN replied to cmadeit's topic in General Nursing

    In some states (whether it should happen or not is irrelevant, the point is it does) LPN/CMA are hired equally for physician practices. Job postings state LPN OR CMA needed. They do the same tasks -...

  21. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    HappyPediRN replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Atomic basically all of central, southern, and eastern MA...don't know about way out

  22. CNA vs. CMA

    HappyPediRN replied to cmadeit's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Here in MA the terms are used interchangeably IF you're a medical assistant. I held a CMA prior to my RN and worked in two hospitals as a CNA and one as an ER tech. Usually CMAs work in physician...

  23. What is the chart called ....??

    HappyPediRN replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in General Nursing

    Here ya go: http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/119/8/863 Is it this

  24. What is the chart called ....??

    HappyPediRN replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't believe she is talking about a specific place for lab value...there's a little diagram tool that's used for specific lab values, like in the ICU...it's a straight line and has two little...

  25. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    HappyPediRN replied to SciFi Chick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you are looking to stay in oncology you may not have too much of an issue. I know Beth Israel had a few postings for their hem/onc floor over the past few weeks. Most of the Boston hospitals are on...