Calbrunette

Calbrunette

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  1. New job and not enough hours. What would you do?

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a new job and I'm not getting the hours I was hired for (20/wk). It's a clinic job and there just aren't enough patients. There's a lot of changes going on and in an effort to be cooperative...

  2. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in a job that would require call one day a week. There is no rotating call for this one day; it would be required of only me only every single week. I've never done call before so not...

  3. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the only one that would be required to take call on this particular day (the one day the department is closed). So yes, I would be the only one that has to take call in the entire department. It's...

  4. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    It's one of the specialty departments in a hospital. 10-hour shift. And the call requirements stated in the interview are not at all what was stated in job posting. Having never done call I just don't...

  5. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming the position would pay the usual $2-$5 per hour that most call pays but that obviously isn't the same as what I'm earning per hour as an RN. I feel like since my day isn't my own that I'm...

  6. Dilemma with PRN job and floating...need advice

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started a new PRN job almost 3 months ago. It's a unit-based position but I was told in the interview I would be first to float. I was OK with this. So far I've been floated four times. Two of those...

  7. Overwhelmed at new job

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Been an RN for about 8 years. Recently changed jobs going from one major hospital system in my town to another major hospital system (tele/obs floor on both). Every single thing in the new hospital is...

  8. Ever been a clinical instructor?

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Been considering looking into this for some side work. I'm talking about the type of clinical instructor that oversees the students at their clinical days for school. What are the pros and cons to...

  9. OK, one more time...Masters in Education???

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Considering a Masters in Nursing Education. But a very well-educated colleague suggested CNS instead since ultimately I just want to stay in a clinical environment and not be too far from the bedside....

  10. What is a Masters in Nursing used for?

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Serious question, but what is a Masters in Nursing (MS) used for? I don't know anyone with that particular Masters degree and it seems very general/vague. Is this more for a leadership path or...

  11. Help with behavior-based interview questions!!!!!!!!!

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    Need fast help with answering these types of interview questions. I tend to struggle with coming up with good answers. It always feels so fake and forced. I actually normally interview really well...

  12. Never feeling good enough, despite milestones

    Calbrunette replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate. I'm struggling with the same thing myself. However...I'm not sure I know the answer but I can tell you that the grass isn't always greener. There is nothing wrong with being...

  13. What else to add to resume????

    Calbrunette posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Help me brainstorm...what else should I be including on my nursing resume to make sure I'm not forgetting anything? I have my education, licenses, certifications, work history, etc. Just not sure what...

  14. Question for Managers about Charge role

    Calbrunette posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently left (quit) my RN job after six years on the same unit. While there I was never approached about being a Charge RN or Manager. I'm a good nurse and employee. My patients loved me and my...

  15. Question for Managers about Charge role

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the solid replies. It's good food for thought. I just need to figure out how to not let this affect my

  16. Where are we on MCC waiting list? Stamped 4/08

    Calbrunette posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, my date/time stamp was 4/25/08 at 8:03:33. Anyone else close to me? Do you know where we are approximately on the waiting

  17. How are you going to pay for school??? I'm really worried...

    Calbrunette posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm supposed to start the MCC Nursing program in January and I thought I had everything all figured out but things are falling apart quickly and I'm getting concerned. I had always planned on getting...

  18. Did you receive your RN from any of the Maricopa CC's in Phoenix?

    Calbrunette posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi All, I'm going to be attending one of the Maricopa community colleges in Phoenix for my RN (don't know when, on wait list). I was curious if you had any info on which campus/program is better or...

  19. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I also thought the schedule looked very manageable, especially in the beginning. We're lucky this semester; we have two holidays in the beginning plus spring break. Hopefully the other semesters...

  20. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Any advice on where to look for student loans? I did the FAFSA, got a Stafford loan but will need a lot more for living expenses. Apparently getting student loans isn't as easy as I...

  21. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I hadn't received mine as of Friday but I'm out of state so it might take longer. I will also have to resume working soon after school starts but am also worried how to do this. If school takes up...

  22. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No orientation packet yet. I was told the first week it December it would be sent out. In the meantime I can't wait to know our schedule so I can

  23. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Clinicals on both Wed & Thurs???? Both days?? Are you sure??? I'm starting to worry how I'm going to

  24. Just got placed into GWCC

    Calbrunette replied to FirecrackerJulie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm Gateway Accelerated for Spring 2010 also. Can't wait to know class schedule. It's a small group though; only 30 students! Is that good or bad?? Date stamp was April

  25. How are you going to pay for school??? I'm really worried...

    Calbrunette replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. Sallie Mae was on my list of places to check. I'm hoping to be attending Phoenix College accelerated program. That's my first choice but no idea if that's where the chips will...