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  1. Is there a Work/Life Balance in the OR?

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your input. Small hospital. 6ORs one weekly on call day from 11a-7p and one weekend day for 24 hrs every 3rd week. Sounds manageable but at the same time I do not want to waste valuable...

  2. If you work for Davita can you explain

    Bell13 replied to fin0814's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    chronic or acute

  3. On Call ?

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the info. Smaller hospital w 6 or's. It is not level 1 or 2. I was told that the majority of emergencies called in are ortho. I def dont want to sound like im whining. Just dont want to...

  4. Attn: Nurses hired into the OR within the last 6 months to a year!

    Bell13 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Operating Room

    This post was great. Thank you to everyone that commented. I recently interviewed for an OR position and feel confident they will offer me the spot. Its sounds rewarding and challenging. I am still...

  5. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a 'newer' grad. Licensed in 12/12 and landed my first job in dialysis in Feb 13. I learned alot but its not exactly where I want to be. I changed over to acute dialysis and after 10 months I know...

  6. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I apologize if i jumped to conclusions. Its been a very difficult journey for me and just needed some

  7. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank u schnookimz. I really am trying. I pray my efforts will eventually help give me a chance to expand and do something i love. Glad you love the OR. I hear some people love it or hate it. I...

  8. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    These are all various hospitals and locations, not just one or two. And i write a custom cover letter for each. I am not going to 'fall' into the specialty i enjoy the most. I made that mistake the...

  9. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @lev

  10. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks. No I guess the saying its not what you know, its who you know can come into effect. I will keep applying everywhere. When I say I am applying everywhere I really am. Anything that comes up....

  11. Can't Get Out of Dialysis...Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I already have my acls. Cant work in acute dialysis without it. And i am in a hospital in a dialysis unit. I switched from chronic to

  12. overtime laws in PA

    Bell13 replied to nursing123455's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are confusing OT laws. its usually by day, not weekly. you should approach your manager because as long as you do not speak up they will continue scheduling you. I used to work in a...

  13. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh wow ssaarraahh. Howd u jump $6 in less than 1 1/2 yrs? Teach

  14. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Knufflebunny. Oh thats sweet. L&d is my dream. Do u love

  15. **POLL** New 1st Year Nurses Salary

    Bell13 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Attention all new nurses out there in the world! I'm curious to know what the current pay rate is across the country so we can better prepare ourselves and negotiate our salaries! 1) State 2) Hourly...

  16. Job Offer in Acute Dialysis in NJ-Salary??Help

    Bell13 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all. I was recently offered a position in acute dialysis nursing for $32/hr. I was expecting $35/hr so I was not thrilled. I'm still going over the pros/cons in my head so I wanted to touch base...

  17. Job Offer in Acute Dialysis in NJ-Salary??Help

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Nursing Career

    you can either choose 3-12s or 4-10s. and on any of those days you can be required to do OT based on the census. the pay goes up $1 after 6

  18. Help! I'm stuck in dialysis...

    Bell13 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a hemodialysis nurse for one year. While I am grateful for the job as a new grad I knew dialysis wasn't for me within the first month. I decided to give it a chance and after 6 months...

  19. New grad interview

    Bell13 replied to newgrad503's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would love to know if you have any examples on how to tweak a resume that doesn't have previous healthcare experience. I was inspired by your posts/threads, but I have tweaked my resume several...

  20. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Bell13 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    taking the nursing classes and prereqs at the same time is a heavy load. i would recommend getting as much as you can out of the way at your local community college over the summer and in the winter....

  21. Feedback on Middlesex County College / Raritan Bay Med Ctr nursing program

    Bell13 replied to WorkingClassDog's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Middlesex doesn't have an lpn program or course. You can try Middlesex Vocational, they have an lpn

  22. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Bell13 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    @Lee17 - Sorry I just saw your question today. Yes I do attend MCC's nursing program and I have nothing bad to say about it. I can't comment on Muhlenberg cause I never attended there, but I did apply...

  23. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Bell13 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ohhh...yeh I wasn't impressed. the stairways/hallways were dirty. There were a ton of students and it felt very high schoolish. Not trying to deter you but just telling you what I saw. We actually saw...

  24. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Bell13 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    @francine470 - yes it is expensive and quite honestly (don't be offended) I didn't like their campus. for the amount of $$ they were charging they should have a lot more to offer. I honestly don't...

  25. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Bell13 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    @francine470 - wow you were busy! good luck with your decision. i've been to two of those schools(seton and LIU)..which campus for LIU did you go to Brooklyn or