Vtachy1

Vtachy1

BNAT instructor, ICU, Hospice,triage

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  1. Peer interview question

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a peer interview yesterday, consisted of 3 nurses and a director of Hospice. So happy to get an interview!! So now should I send a thank you to each one of those people? I don't remember each...

  2. Peer interview question

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Some sites recommend typing it, some say emailing, some say hand

  3. Peer interview question

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you cards have been around but I've always worked at the same place, the interview thing is what is NEW to

  4. Peer interview question

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    So you send them like a thank you card? This is new to me!! This interview stuff, I'm an old

  5. Home health experience?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just trying to figure out why they won't give me an interview for a Hospital run Hospice RN position. I have worked so hard all these years, never called in sick a day in my life, never been...

  6. Home health experience?

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you must be right, I just was over confident that I was qualified with my extensive ICU and med-surg experience. I know some Hospices even hire nurses right out of nursing school. So I need...

  7. Frustrated beyond belief!

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have applied 3 different times with a hospital run Hospice. I have volunteered for 6 months, finally decided I was ready to go for it, so I applied for a full time RN position, and a PRN LPN...

  8. Frustrated beyond belief!

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds almost verbatim what my husband said to me! I'm trying to be positive, just don't want to get my hopes up too much. I know a lot of times its who ya know and who ya blow. I'm crossing...

  9. Frustrated beyond belief!

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was thinking too, yesterday when I visited HR, I tried to be as friendly and pleasant as a person can be. If they would at least tell me what they didn't like about my application and...

  10. Would a hospital hire and RN for an LPN job?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is an opening at a hospital for an LPN position in Hospice Home care. I really want it! Will they hire me even though I'm an RN? I have 20 years of experience, 10 years in ICU. There is an...

  11. Would a hospital hire and RN for an LPN job?

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I just got off the phone with the IL BON and they say I cannot work as an LPN if I have an RN license. She said there are some RNs that have an LPN license and work as an LPN even though they have an...

  12. Would a hospital hire and RN for an LPN job?

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    So can I use this as a persuasive argument? I can tell them in home health there are a lot of ways to do things! Since I am an RN I'm way more versatile, and I just want to be a Hospice nurse, now...

  13. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

    Vtachy1 replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have heard this from a CNA the other day, and from others. Both RNs and CNAs need to realize what its like to be in the other's shoes. When I was an RN on med surg and even in ICU I worshipped the...

  14. I don't understand what human resources job is

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Career

    That does help me understand! Thank you so much. Do you think we are talking several weeks before they call for an interview? Probably after the holidays? I'm trying not to get my hopes up too...

  15. I don't understand what human resources job is

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Here's my story, I fill out the online application at a hospital, send them my resume and cover letter. Don't hear anything for a week so I drive 45 miles and hand deliver my resume and cover letter...

  16. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

    Vtachy1 replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm reading an old book, its like 5 years old but out of date on a lot of things, anyway, they describe burnout as the lack of self care. (Something I have been through to a T!) It describes me...

  17. How are you doing finding jobs?

    Vtachy1 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is tough for me and I have 20 years of experience! I'm not picky about salary either. I have been looking for several months and never worried much about interview skills and resumes. I've...

  18. Do you miss the hands-on care?

    Vtachy1 replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    Office triage is an office nurse who takes the calls during the day in the office. Every request for a same day appt *should* be triaged because They make sure the patient gets the right care, the...

  19. Do you all have coumadin clinics where you live?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't heard about it until a snow bird that goes to FL every winter told me about them. They check your PT/INR and then give you orders what to do. She said it was super handy. Are these a...

  20. anxiety attack during an interview

    Vtachy1 replied to sammer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wanted to say you are not alone! I just had an interview Tuesday and froze up too. My brain just wouldn't work. CRAZY! I am wondering if they will give me the job or not. What kind of a...

  21. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    Vtachy1 replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not concerned about my lack of sleep, I've learned that you suck it up! Nurses are tired, that's just how it is, working a zillion different shifts and crazy hours, that's how it is. I'm not...

  22. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    Vtachy1 replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a state where it is not legal. WHat are your feelings about legalizing marijuana for medical use? I know states like CO it is legal. I have had a patient that had legal marijuana brownies...

  23. Oh Brother!!

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Someone posted this. " I don't understand why unit ** is giving the flu mist at school, kids who can't be around it have to be absent for a few days and those kids miss work....

  24. Fibromyalgia network recommending pts not get flu shot

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

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  25. Oh Brother!!

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Is it true that those that have already had swine flu (last year) should not get the