Genista BSN, RN

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    No work

    Genista replied to amarch's topic in California Nursing

    The job market here is very tight right now, as you know. Are you applying to RN jobs in different settings, part time or full time, even per diem? Maybe just getting any position in any nursing...
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    Would love feedback from a nurse

    Genista replied to jld9's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered doing a job shadow? Maybe you could spend a few hours (even a day) with a medical assistant, and then a day with a nurse. It helps to see the day to day duties up close. I shadowed...
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    Current RN Questionnaire

    Genista replied to RachelNoelle's topic in Nursing Career

    1. How was your socialization to nursing after graduation? I was told they usually don't hire new grads, so there was a strong feeling of "you better prove yourself." I was told by an Rn orienting me...
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    Med/Surge Nurse

    Genista replied to Sunlifehh's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure there are. Just curious why do you
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    New and need help with call times

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks MandaRN94. Where I work there are very strict time constraints. I am very concerned about meeting the
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    advice my career.

    Genista replied to chj036's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. The job market here is pretty tight. My experience has been that employers will only hire you if you have recent current experience in the specialty they are hiring for (for example, you...
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    What careers are out there for nurses other than bedside nursing?

    Genista replied to elmoRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear you are so unhappy! Nights shift can be hard, no matter your specialty. I worked nights before I was a nurse, and it just about made me turn into a sad vampire. (Though some folks love...
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    Want to make a Spanish Cheat Sheet

    Genista replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea. I've actually benefitted from a similar reference tool that a coworker made when I was working med/surg. Some other topics and words that come to mind: nausea vomiting diarrhea shortness...
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    Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    Genista replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A few studies: http://www.aanp.org/NR/rdonlyres/197C9C42-4BC1-42A5-911E-85FA759B0308/0/CostEffectiveness4pages.pdf http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10632281...
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    should i stay, go or ride it out?

    Genista replied to DSaid's topic in Nursing Career

    I would start looking elsewhere. I am guessing you have no union protection (your stated that your job is in jeopardy for expressing concerns). I would start looking at other depts, but also other...
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    feeling burned out

    Genista replied to nite-owl's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the burn out Nite Owl! I completely understand how that goes.I agree with Bugsy2902, that maybe you should seek another pediatric type nursing position, since you expressed that...
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    Would I Have a Better Chance With My BSN?

    Genista replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. I am very pro-education, but that being said...I have a BSN and 10+ years acute experience it has not seemed to carry much weight lately. I tried breaking into several new specialties, but...
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    Has anyone gone through the Kaiser background check?

    Genista replied to cbcle's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi there. Many employers do background checks these days. It takes about a week or so to process. I think you could ask for a complimentary copy of the report. I hope you got the job you are seeking....
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    Deciding on my first Nursing Job

    Genista replied to NurseNancy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would also go with hospital #2. If you can afford the part time status for now, it seems to offer you more. Low turnover is a very good sign. Good
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    Ambulatory care at Kaiser?

    Genista posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Anyone worked ambulatory care clinic nursing at Kaiser? How do you like it? What does a typical day look like for you? I'm an acute care RN looking for a change, and I am interested in this area...
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    Do you know the difference?

    Genista replied to NiceShot's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask for a job description for each to clarify. Good luck at your
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    Don't give up new grads - Got my dream job!!!

    Genista replied to Telelizard's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Good luck to you & all the other new grads.
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    Advice on search for a new job

    Genista replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I can relate to your dilemma somewhat. I think you are smart to seek that float job, just in case. You never know! It is true, that once you get pregnant, you will not be as able to move...
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    Considering Leaving M/S for OB

    Genista replied to NurseyNurseKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck! Sounds like a great opportunity! I am a little jealous. I would love to work post partum, but no one here will hire into that area unless you already have experience in the specialty. Hope...
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    My Student is draining me.....

    Genista replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a teachable moment. Students are students because they do not know it all. You would think this was covered in their school program, but maybe it hasn't been addressed, or the student...
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    Advance my career or make my family happy?

    Genista replied to RN1555's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck RN1555! It sounds like a tough decision, but you feel great:redbeathe about your choice. I hope it works out well for
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    I can't believe it!!!!

    Genista replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Woo
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    Registry nurse....is this advisable for new grads?

    Genista replied to neil890123's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not do registry as a new grad. Basically, you will float to various hospitals and different units where the culture and environment is different every time, different staff and doctors, etc....
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    which route to go...

    Genista replied to steph1217's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in CA too, and the job market is tight here for RNs. New grads are not getting jobs. Even experienced RNs can't change specialties. I am not sure what the LVN job market is like, but I know my...
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    Tele nurse wants to explore other fields in nursing

    Genista replied to interactiveasian's topic in Nursing Career

    I still get butterflies sometimes and I am in my 13th year. I think just knowing anything can happen is what gives you the butterflies! :-) It keeps you on your toes. Unchartered waters always give me...