Genista BSN, RN

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    Could Public Health be my niche?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for the advice Quickbeam! I understand that I will have to be patient. :) I recently applied for two PHN jobs (county), but am not sure if I have a chance or not. I am considering trying home...
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    Considering switch to home health- seeking advice

    Genista posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello everyone! I've been reading the posts here and am considering the possibility of transitioning to home health. I've been an acute care Rn for 6 years in med/surg type settings, and would really...
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    How *much* bodily fluids???

    Genista replied to rebeccalizzie's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess I will play devil's advocate! We don't get staffed with enough CNAs, so rarely a night goes by that I don't get more than my fair share of bodily fluids. I don't mind doing a little...it is...
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    Need job advice!

    Genista replied to Karen06's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Karen06- Many people start out working as a nurse's aid (CNA), although it doesn't pay fantastic, and is HARD work. It is good experience, though. In my area CNAs make about $14/hr in the hospital....
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    Could Public Health be my niche?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    quickbeam- thanks for the suggestion. i am open to new ideas. the problem is, i don't know how to find such jobs. my state's website lists only prision nursing, veterans' homes, and state mental...
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    I never want overtime period

    Genista replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, I tried to tell them off too! I was very clear that I was not to be called after 9 pm, since I worked day shift. Nonetheless, I did receive calls at 2 am by staffing several times.Yes, I...
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    How to find name of dept. manager? (job app.)

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Blackcat99!
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    job interview question

    Genista replied to cat04's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the others. I am about to apply for a new job, and I am a little nervous too. It doesn't matter how experinced you are, we all get the jitters a bit when we apply for a new job. However,...
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    Could Public Health be my niche?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Stnurse83-Thank you for the heads up. I'm am so sorry to hear that your mom had such an unrewarding experience. I appreciate your efforts to save me from experiencing the same heartache as your mom....
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    I need your opinions!

    Genista replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    Alyssa- Go with your gut instinct! (What was your first impulse?) Congratulations on having to decide between two great choices! :balloons:
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    Exp. RN wants to enter public health

    Genista posted a topic in California Nursing

    Are there any CA PHNs here who can answer a few questions? I'm an RN and have been in the hospital trenches for several years now. I'm ready for a change. I am considering applying for an entry level...
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    Exp. RN wants to enter public health

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you Peaceful. Yes, I am ready and excited about making the change. Public health has always interested me, especially the educational aspects.I'm not sure what career options I would have as a...
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    Who to use as reference for new job?

    Genista posted a topic in Nursing Career

    It was simple when I was new grad. I used professors and a previous supervisor. I'm in a difficult situation now. I've been working at the same hospital for several years but would like to apply to a...
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    Doubts about Nursing

    Genista replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lisa Michelle- You'd be surprised to hear how many RNs once felt the same way you do. I can't speak to your specific state nursing programs, but I can tell you my experience. My clinicals usually...
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    How do you orientate the "new nurse?"

    Genista replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Blackcat99- I think the type of orientation depends on the needs of the orientee. Obviously, a seasoned nurse new to a unit will need a different orientation than a brand new grad with limited real...
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    True Shortage of Nurses???

    Genista replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Vicky- It's no wonder you can't find concrete info, since even the so-called experts disagree. I think it is a little of both (true shortage and also terrible working conditions scaring RNs away)....
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    Ratios and Break Coverage

    Genista replied to mdfog10's topic in California Nursing

    We are using a "break RN" to cover when we can. It doesn't always happen, but it is sure nice when it does. Our charge nurses take a full assignment, so can't cover breaks. We often are forced to eat...
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    How common is Work Violence?

    Genista replied to Dr. Gonzo's topic in General Nursing

    I too have had patients try to bite and kick me, punch me etc. Usually these are demented patients. The scariest threat, however was from a family member of a patient. This woman was threatening to...
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    Night shift RN giving sleep aids w/o order..

    Genista replied to HillaryC's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for trusting your gut instinct. Never do anything that will compromise your integrity. I work with several nurses who give meds without orders from time to time. Their "rationale" is that...
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    ihs clinics

    Genista replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi Betty- I haven't worked in an IHS clinic, but there's a small thread on the public health board about it:
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    new grad looking for a job

    Genista replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats Graduate nurse! :balloons: I know it can feel disheartening to see those ads that want experienced nurses. But everyone is a new grad at some point. My first med/surg job was one of those...
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    Robotic Doctors?

    Genista replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I heard about this on the radio the other day. I don't think it should replace face to face contact, but it might be a helpful new technology. It is supposed to make it easier for docs to "round" on...
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    Anyone have/had extreme anxiety?

    Genista replied to Bambi's topic in General Nursing

    The first injection I ever gave was in my semester one of clinicals. My hands were shaking so bad (from nervousness) that my patient said,"It's okay, honey, just give me the injection." All this while...
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    Considering moving to FT 8 hour shifts, please advise...

    Genista replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I work 8s in the hospital, and most of my coworkers work only 3-4 days/week. A select few work 5 days/week, but only because they need the money so badly. Nursing is so exhausting that most of our...
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    Job market for new grad in Southern California

    Genista replied to babymeena's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Ammie. Please tell me what a CPNE is. I'm not familiar with the term (is that an accelerated school?). If you have no nursing experience, I would think float pool would be a rough route to go....