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thrumylense

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  1. best medical software for IPod Touch

    thrumylense posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello to all, I am heading back to my nursing career very soon after a 5+ year absence. What are the best software programs now for the IPod Touch/phone? My speciality is

  2. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

    thrumylense posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of...

  3. BLS and ACLS

    thrumylense replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

    You most certainly can do it online except for the section where you need to demonstrate the

  4. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

    thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

    I happily welcome any good/realistic ideas. Thanks all for your input.

  5. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

    thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

    Mount Vernon would be a good 2 hour drive for me in Bellevue. I would do it as a last resort, though if they are willing to pay me a good salary+

  6. Cannot find a job here in Washington!

    thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in Bellevue which is east of Seattle about 10-15 minutes. I would love to be able to commute to work each day versus getting a place to rent away from my home (I am

  7. Jobs for male nurses

    thrumylense replied to iaca's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am very aware of that. Just stating my situation here. I have done hospital related work many years (35) and never thought nursing as a profession would be like this. There was a day that it was...

  8. Cannot find a job in Washington state!

    thrumylense posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of...

  9. Jobs for male nurses

    thrumylense replied to iaca's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of June....

  10. Need help re-entering my nursing career

    thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to the person that asked about what probation entails........in Washington, it means that I have to work in a facility where there is someone over me as a supervisor, etc. like everyone else...

  11. Need help re-entering my nursing career

    thrumylense posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I apologize if this message ends up being long but I have to give you all my background. Please bare with me as this is the most important thing in my life currently. Your feedback on my...

  12. in rn refresher course now

    thrumylense replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    The only RN refresher course in the state of Washington is through Washington State University. It is a great program I finished it last

  13. How's the job market for new graduate in Washington Area?

    thrumylense replied to mitcornsus's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am about to complete a RN refresher course through Washington State University. I am having a difficult time finding a hospital where I can do my clinical in the Seattle region so I can complete the...

  14. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    When I read your comment, it was at the top of my page...I did not see who/what preceded it...my mistake.

  15. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    Sorry, I read it for face value....."Not true - many many hospitals hire new grad nurses"......versus many many hospitals hire new grads. straight into ICU..... In response to this, there maybe...

  16. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    Good for you! If this hospital cares about you and your performance in ICU in this way, I assure you the preceptorship will be done very well or it better. Now is when you really start learning! There...

  17. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    What do you mean..."Not true - many many hospitals hire new grad nurses"...... That comment makes no sense.I have worked in Arizona, California, and Washington state....no hospitals there will hire...

  18. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    I am getting the impression that since many hospitals are not hiring as many numbers of nurses at present, they will give preference to those with a lot of experience since they will not have to train...

  19. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    I am just finishing up a RN refresher course after being out of the field for about 5 years. I expect to be able to get a job in a local hospital ICU/CCU though. The reason being, I have 23.5 years of...

  20. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    I think you would be hard pressed to find any hospital that would hire you out of school into a ICU/CCU position. Most larger hospitals have a critical care internship program, but it requires you to...

  21. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    thrumylense replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I appologize if I walked into a tpoic that was primarily new grads.....That said, STILL sell yourself!....radiate with confidence....not arrogance,

  22. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    thrumylense replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I was refering to post

  23. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    thrumylense replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    Amen to post #!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the interview is definitely a 2 way street. You as the interviewe are also deciding if you want to "hire" them!!! Be confident at your interview...sell yourself! That...

  24. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    thrumylense replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    As I sit here thinking about this, I would definitely ask if their institution honors and pays a differential for experience. That is a good way to bring up the pay benefit in a nice way. I am not a...

  25. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    thrumylense replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I so totally agree with post