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  1. Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

    nursegirl62 replied to tinyRN72's topic in General Nursing

    Hey would just like say I don't think your alone in this! I too have bounced a bit throughout my nursing career too. I have come to the conclusion though that having all of these varies...

  2. Move to Philadelphia area?

    nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Chuckster , thank you for such a nice, positive reply. I do have to say I'm very excited about the culture , history, art.....all the possiable areas to explore. I figure I would have several good...

  3. Move to Philadelphia area?

    nursegirl62 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Here's my story. I'm RN with a broad range of experience most recently 2 years in a large 45 bed ICU in Australia(I'm here on a work visa) . My present role is that of Hospital Clinical coordinator(...

  4. Move to Philadelphia area?

    nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have no idea why this post came out this way and looks so unreadable...I will try again. Here’s my story. I’m RN with a broad range of experience most recently 2 years in a large 45 bed ICU in...

  5. New Resident Admissions process

    nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe that is the difference competetion might not be as fierce ,might actually be the other way many SNFs here have waiting lists for addmissions....sounds like you have things well and ready to do...

  6. New Resident Admissions process

    nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it wasnt that "i" didnt like it. it fell well without outside our policy for addmssion times. when push comes to shove....families and patients want qualityin care. snfs are not acute care and should...

  7. New Resident Admissions process

    nursegirl62 replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    speaking from the being an previously experienceddon.. there is probably nothing more crucial than a well done through and accuratelydocumented admission assessment. so having that in mind while i...

  8. 1 year out, no job. Throw in the towel?

    nursegirl62 replied to simply_viki's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    as a nurse manager i have to say a couple of things. to the person who said bring your resume to the nurse manager yourself. yep, that's what i suggest. personally these days i think hr is a joke or...

  9. Need ideas to reward nurses that successfully pass their CCRN

    nursegirl62 replied to cjuricek2621's topic in Critical Care

    keeping my job worked for me. not sure that i think there needs to be an incentive other than what a person gets in self satisfaction in accomplishing something. many hospitals consider your ccrn a...

  10. Trying to get into RN program

    nursegirl62 replied to amraebrown's topic in Washington Nursing

    i'm a graduate several years ago from wvc-omak. presently i'm a senior nurse manager in icu/ccu in australia. i've had a broad range of nursing experience. first, i wouldn't worry too much about...

  11. Relocation to Phoenix area

    nursegirl62 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    after reading several of the most recentposts about the economy and job prospects in the greater phoenix area i'mstarting to worry a bit....but will tell a little about myself and see what youmight...

  12. Took Nclex-Rn yesterday..shut off at 84..

    nursegirl62 replied to Good4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All the best....its been a long time now for me. Yet I've never forgotten the stress and worry of those days

  13. Relocation to Phoenix area

    nursegirl62 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thank you for your reply serenity1 . i do appreciate it. i’ve considered getting a job before relocating. i don’t have an az nursing license and according to the website, will be nearly...

  14. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yes, even after several years I struggle at times with the line between humor and racism. Just the other night a work ..one of the Cardiologists shouts out and points of me in front of patients and...

  15. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    If I have offended you or any Australian then I apologize that was never my intention to offend. Just state my experience, and in some respects your comments only have confirmed what I was saying all...

  16. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Have I offended you? I only expressed my experiences here, which were asked for by another nurse coming from the USA. I don't ever recall implying or stating the the USA is better than anywhere. As...

  17. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I came from "rural nursing" in the USA and actually myself have had to intubate, insert chest drain, and deliver babies all in the same day. In 28 years I've seen just about any staffing model ,...

  18. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    A couple of things to keep in mind too. When on a 457 work visa you MUST work full time and you work at your employers discretion and will have a contract outlining your hours and such. Also FYI make...

  19. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    of course teamwork is a given and being professional at all times as well. I didnt mean to sound ungrateful for the experience I've had here, just dont want to make it sound like it's a walk in the...

  20. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    excellent, dont let anyone outside of those in the "need to know" that you rec'd your degree in

  21. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    nursegirl62 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I have been in Melbourne in one of the ICUs of the large hospitals mentioned here for over 2 years. I won't paint a rosy picture for you of my experience. Melbourne it's is VERY expensive to live,...

  22. U.S. R.N. with associates degree contemplating austrailia

    nursegirl62 replied to mwcrsn's topic in International Nursing

    I had over 20+ years of experience....HOWEVER don't let that stop you. I worked with a few nurses from the USA that only had a couple of years experience. If your young , and get your nursing license...

  23. Moving from the US to Australia

    nursegirl62 replied to gintran's topic in International Nursing

    My license took about 6 months to process, and get all the verifications met. I too think the case worker on it, just plain got tired of my following up on it and not giving up that she finally just...

  24. Help with terminology?

    nursegirl62 replied to SarahRN1987's topic in International Nursing

    Ok....this US to OZ nurse would like to know what a TOE is? I know it's NOT one of the pendages at the end of feet.

  25. U.S. R.N. with associates degree contemplating austrailia

    nursegirl62 replied to mwcrsn's topic in International Nursing

    I'm a US RN , and have an ADN . I received registration here 2 years ago. It was a tedious process that took several months. Basically had to demonstrate that my US education is equivalent to...