RetrieverGirl BSN, RN

I recently interviewed for an RN position on nights at a LTC facility on a skilled nursing unit. The shift is 6p-6a. 6p-10p I would have 23 patients and work with a LPN. From 10p-6a I would be the ONLY nurse on the floor and in charge of 45 patien...

I believe the DON said there's 4-5 aides on the unit. It just seems like a lot of responsibility for a new graduate from the start.

Did you choose which job you want yet? Where is the correctional facility in Ohio? I interviewed at a CCA facility in Youngstown. I also have applications out to CHC for Mahoning Co. Jail and OSP, and TCI. OSP is the supermax penitentiary and TCI...

I keep getting mixed responses. Some RNs I spoke to told me it's a dangerous situation for a new graduate. I'm not sure I will go back for a 2nd interview. If I'm not feeling right about it then I'm not going to even bother. I have another inter...

Home care has it's advantages and disadvantages for sure. I currently work in home care as an independent aide through the Ohio Waiver Program. I am a new grad RN and I am waiting for my provider number to be cleared to work as a non-agency indepen...

Where at in Ohio? I shadowed a school in Trumbull County and the school nurse there makes $26 she said. I think she has been there for like 5 years she said. She started out at as a substitute.

I am interviewing for a school nurse position tomorrow. It is located in Lake County Ohio for PLSD. It is a 1:1 position with a disabled student and it pays $18.60 per hour. I am not sure if it's lower because it's 1:1 or that's what all of the sc...

So far I've had 2 interviews. The first one was for a correctional facility. I should find out something soon. I also had an interview yesterday at a LTC facility and I have another one tomorrow for a LTC facility. I feel uneasy taking a job at a...

Yeah, it's unfair. It's unfair that no one wants to take a chance on a new graduate. I'm not being unreasonable for expressing my feelings either.

Thank you!!! I will be sure to check it out.

I am preparing for my interview on Thursday for a correctional center. It is a low security prison while another portion of the facility is utilized for a US Marshal service. This is an agency position through CCA. Can anyone tell me more about co...

Thanks for your response I hope to hear from the facility this week. The last person to interview was on Friday.

Congratulations on the new job!!! How do you like it so far? I interviewed yesterday for position on nights. I am very apprehensive about it. In fact, I'm not sure I want it. The shift is 6p-6a and from 10p-6a I would be the only nurse on the 1s...

I felt the same way. I also had 265 questions. 42-47 SATA, 2 math, 7 EKG, and like 4 or 5 drag and drop. Took my NCLEX on 3/3/14. Glad to be done with it!!! But finding a job now has been rather frustrating....

I received a personal email invitation to attend a hospice/home care event from a local hospital in which I have a resume on file. I have 5 years of home care experience as an STNA and now a new graduate RN. Instead of attending the event, I applie...

You're absolutely right. Maybe I should get out there and network! The event is tomorrow. I hate to miss time from work, but it's not like it's inconveniencing my client since his wife is actually off work that day. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for posting. I know that agencies require at least a minimum one year experience as a nurse or aide for liability reasons, but I was sure I didn't see anything on my application nor the Department of Medicaid's website about having experience...

I'm not sure where you are from, but the facility I interviewed at won't even let anyone start their position until the safety training is complete first.

How is it Medicare/Medicaid fraud to work as a PDN with less than one year experience as a nurse?

I also applied for my independent provider number through the Department of Medicaid in the State of Ohio to work as a private duty RN. I have been an independent PCA in home health health for 4 years now. I intended to do home care on the side, bu...

So this training academy is 3 weeks long and you stay there the whole time? I just applied at a BOP facility last week.

I interviewed for a position as an RN at a low security in Youngstown. One part of the facility is a US Marshal Service and the other part is Federal Bureau of Prisons. It is a CCA facility and the pay is phenomenal. I interviewed for a FT and PRN...

Hi Nettie. Are still employed at OSP? I applied to a recent position there. I also interviewed at a CCA prison in Youngstown. It is a low security facility. Have you gone through the training yet? Keep me posted!

Associates of Science 25 years old Bachelors of Science in Nursing 30 years old Hoping to have MSN by 35!

I am also experiencing this same problem. It took 2 weeks for the first phone call for me. In fact, my very first interview is on Thursday! I am interviewing for a position in a prison.