Carrie_MTC

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  1. Just accepted, many questions/need advice..

    Carrie_MTC replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    first off congrats on getting accepted into the nursing school of your choice! I really wouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about the job market right now, it's hard to predict where it's going to...

  2. new RN - income questions

    Carrie_MTC replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Naples, but you have to consider the cost of living there is considerably higher. Probably equals to be about the same I'm making here in

  3. Chaos and stupidity

    Carrie_MTC replied to BrazenBrownEyes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad, and find myself feeling that way a lot. I'm embarrassed to ask questions because I'm afraid I'll sound stupid, etc. Find a nurse who you feel comfortable with and doesn't mind...

  4. new RN - income questions

    Carrie_MTC replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is Ohio it's in the low 20s, but new grad hospital jobs are hard to find. I started as a Home Health Nurse in central ohio at $27/visit which equals out to about $27/hour. I'm relocating to...

  5. Any jobs, anywhere?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Ronnie3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad from Ohio, relocating to Naples, Florida for a seasonal nursing job in Naples, FL. It's 6 months on a Med/Surg/Tele floor so great experience. Pay is excellent, plus they give you...

  6. SO so So frustrated, ready to give up

    Carrie_MTC replied to Loobug's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Here is the link to the hospitals website. Its called Physicians Regional Physicians Regional Healthcare

  7. Finding a job... which contacts are good contacts?

    Carrie_MTC replied to KhloRN2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any contact in this job market is a good contact. During clinicals make a good impression on the staff nurses, always offer help, ask if you can observe, etc. When you finish your clinical rotation...

  8. States hiring New RN Grads?

    Carrie_MTC replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Physicians Regional in Naples, FL. I'm relocating there from Ohio, it's pretty much impossible to get a job here unless you have some serious connections, and no it's not because I have a poor resume,...

  9. No jobs in florida for new grads

    Carrie_MTC replied to pmeeksSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Has anyone considered seasonal nursing? I was hired for a seasonal (6 month) position in Naples. I'm relocating from Ohio where it's nearly impossible to get hired in LTC let alone a hospital. I'm a...

  10. SO so So frustrated, ready to give up

    Carrie_MTC replied to Loobug's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am also a new grad RN- took a position as a Home Health Nurse after putting in probably 300-400 applications for hospitals and even LTC. I get about 5 Nursing hours per week, and then I work as a...

  11. New Grad in Med/Surg

    Carrie_MTC replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    kayern thanks for giving me some positive support! That is a good question about orientation that I didn't even think to ask. I would assume it's a combination, they said first day was an orientation...

  12. New Grad in Med/Surg

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a fairly new grad, with 3 months experience in home health. I was hired for a Med/Surg night shift position, on a 60 bed unit. I'm pretty nervous as I haven't been in a hospital now for a couple...

  13. New Grad in Med/Surg

    Carrie_MTC replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked for the agency for 2 years as a Home Health Aide while in nursing school. Probably not the best idea for a new grad, but I was pretty desperate for a

  14. Med Errors

    Carrie_MTC replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm a new grad and this thread is quite terrifying to me. I have never made a med error but I know of several nurses who have, fortunately they were not life threatening. Throughout nursing school in...

  15. Is FL new grad friendly?

    Carrie_MTC replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm from Columbus, OH and I'm relocating to Naples, FL next month. I took a Seasonal (6 month) position on a Med/Surg floor. I only have 2 months of experience doing home health. I would recommend...

  16. What are the physical demands of the home health care nurse

    Carrie_MTC replied to peacetou's topic in Home Health

    Lots and lots of squating. Many houses don't have available seats, that you can move to where you need them. Some houses can be pretty cluttered making sterile dressing changes, tube feeds, and what...

  17. Can you work in home health as a new CNA?

    Carrie_MTC replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Home Health

    I worked as a Home Health Aide for almost 2 years while in nursing school, and really enjoyed it. The schedule was flexible. I saw the same patients every week and got to know them pretty well. It's...

  18. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    Carrie_MTC replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a new grad nurse with 2 months experience in home health. I was offered a position on a 60 bed med/surg/tele unit. 3 weeks of training, and patient ratio is normally 6:1. It's night shift. Is this...

  19. How do you record your mileage for tax purposes?

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in Home Health

    I live in Ohio if that makes a difference. How do you record your mileage for tax purposes? Do you record mileage between patients or weekly mileage. Also, do you record mileage from your home to the...

  20. I want to become a labor and delivery nurse (:

    Carrie_MTC replied to katebaby17's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I would recommend you to go ahead and get your STNA and work as a L&D tech while in nursing school. Most hospitals won't hire you until you are 18 though. L&D is a very competitive dept. to...

  21. What do you wear?

    Carrie_MTC replied to RRlc's topic in Home Health

    Scrubs and tennis shoes. The agency I work for requires you to wear scrubs or dress clothes with a lab

  22. Florida Endorsement License

    Carrie_MTC replied to empyrean's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was also confused by this. I have been licensed in Ohio since July '10, and I'm now moving to florida. Also, once you apply, how long does it take to become

  23. Advise needed on cover letter

    Carrie_MTC posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Please let me know what you think of my cover letter and any changes that need to be made. I didn't feel comfortable posting some of the personal info so that's what these ____ are Name Address...

  24. Advise needed on cover letter

    Carrie_MTC replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! I'm going to mail it in today. I'll let you know how it

  25. Worth it to invade HR offices with Resume?

    Carrie_MTC replied to sully75's topic in Nursing Career

    Last week I got fed up and just went in to a local hospital, and asked if someone from HR was available to talk with me about nursing opportunities. I had to wait awhile but I did talk with the head...