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  1. Want to specialize - Should RN become substance abuse counselor?

    tuttle13 posted a topic in Addictions

    I am a RN for 2 years now, and I want to specialize in pysch/addictions nursing and eventually get my CARN. My problem is that facilities only want experience, but you can't get experience if no one...

  2. Want to specialize - Should RN become substance abuse counselor?

    tuttle13 replied to tuttle13's topic in Addictions

    Thanks to everyone who responded. I am in Connecticut BTW to the poster who asked. My issue is that there are not that many hospitals or clinics within an acceptable commute. I will just keep...

  3. Want to specialize - Should RN become substance abuse counselor?

    tuttle13 replied to tuttle13's topic in Addictions

    I would love to work on a psych unit in a hospital, but there are no jobs at this time. I have been trying to get into a hospital to work for two years, but none of them in my area are hiring any new...

  4. Want to specialize - Should RN become substance abuse counselor?

    tuttle13 replied to tuttle13's topic in Addictions

    NO - That is why I said I want to "eventually" get my CARN. Can't get certified without working for at least 2 years in additions unit, yet can't get hired without experience. It is the same old...

  5. Oxycontin - I didn't know how to answer this for pt.

    tuttle13 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work (and I assume everywhere else) we are NEVER allowed to score a narc in half or otherwise. A nurse did this at the facility I work at and got fired on the spot when it was found out. Not...

  6. License Renewal?!

    tuttle13 replied to MissMarishaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My state also renews based on your birthday. Last year I passed NCLEX in July, didn't get my license in my hands until September, and then had to pay the fee again in November (my bday month)! Two...

  7. LTC career stories ... I need advice.

    tuttle13 replied to Mawnka's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated last year and started in LTC/rehab 9 months ago. I float between 4 units, but I am primarily on our short term med/surg rehab unit since I am an RN,which is basically like working in a...

  8. Non-Compliant Alzheimer Patient

    tuttle13 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you about not giving them on the sly. However in a case where the patient has ALZ and really cannot make a clear decision to refuse meds, I would think that permission to "sneak in" the...

  9. Diploma Program a bad idea?

    tuttle13 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    The only diploma program in my state is hospital based, and people I know who have done that program came out wonderful and competent RNs. The only disadvantages I saw was #1: clinicals were ONLY at...

  10. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    tuttle13 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Then why is it that there are numerous posts from new grads ALL ACROSS THIS COUNTRY who cannot find a job? Saying to move is ridiculous when moving would involve several other people's lives being...

  11. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    tuttle13 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't go into home care for the same reasons that i wouldn't work for an agency. i would never think about being on my own in someone's home without at least 1 or 2 years acute care med/surg...

  12. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    tuttle13 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, let me say that I am NOT interested in agency work what-so-ever for the same reasons you stated. That is not the issue. However, the person who started this thread was looking into...

  13. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    tuttle13 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    This is the kind of attitude that explains why none of us new grads can get jobs. I understand the concern that we are new and inexperienced, but how are we to become nurses that patients and...

  14. Help, Can't get a job anywhere in Miami

    tuttle13 replied to ditacy81's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes - most of us new grads are experiencing the same thing. I have been looking since January because I was told that I would have a job a few months before I graduated in May, but that was simply...

  15. I'm 54, male just going to CNA to start am I nuts

    tuttle13 replied to Ronald Danneman's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Ronald, If you work as a CNA in a hospital or even in a LTC facility, many offer tuition reimbursement. So if you want to become an LPN, your employer will most likely pay for a good chunk of it....

  16. Help!! Can new grad BSNs start in Long Term Care and move to the Hospital Setting?

    tuttle13 replied to Sehille4774's topic in Nursing Career

    I am curious about your question too. I am also a new grad and there is NOTHING in the hospitals for us new RNs. I have even applied to sub-acute facilities/LTC (nursing homes/short term rehab etc.)...

  17. Finding a job frustrations!?!?

    tuttle13 replied to melcon82's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you kidding me? They hired 3 of your classmates and you were already working there for 2 years? Then they have the nerve to insult your RN license by saying they want to keep you as a CNA? You...

  18. First Interview as a RN - Question

    tuttle13 replied to KolkataMomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. What would you do if your co-worker was not doing their job (ie, letting IVs run dry, not emptying foleys, ignoring the patient's need to be turned etc.)? 2. How are you a team player? 3. Where do...

  19. How to choose first job for new RN career?

    tuttle13 replied to sameasalways's topic in Nursing Career

    I say it great that you have so many job opportunites! I graduated in May as well and we have NOTHING here for a new grad. I say you are fortunate to get any job in this climate, and if you need to...

  20. Leaving office job to pursue nursing career

    tuttle13 replied to Jade8626's topic in Nursing Career

    "When you went to school for nursing, were there any instances where you wished that you had some things differently while pursuing the degree?" I don't wish that anything was different. I like the...

  21. Should an RN accept CNA/PCT job for now

    tuttle13 replied to meikauw's topic in General Nursing

    Can you even work as a CNA? Where I live, you cannot work as a CNA once you are a GN, and forget about it once you have your RN license. I know many people who had to give up their CNAs jobs even...

  22. Leaving office job to pursue nursing career

    tuttle13 replied to Jade8626's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, you are by no means too old. In fact, you are more on the younger side to go into nursing these days. I just graduated at age 38 (went back to college at 35). My classmates were...

  23. How is it that I haven't found a job yet???

    tuttle13 replied to JewlzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the same situation as you JewlzRN. I graduated in May as well and have been looking since January. No new grad positions before graduation, and now that I am a RN, no positions now either....

  24. How do you get a job before graduation/nclex????

    tuttle13 replied to DGood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many hospitals post listings for "graduate nurse" with expected grad date of ____, or you can just send in your resume saying when you will graduate. Some places you can work as a GN while waiting to...

  25. How long does it take to get an Associates Degree in Nursing?

    tuttle13 replied to Ted D's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My program took 3.5 years full time. 1.5 years of pre and co-reqs and then 2 years as a nursing major. We had to take Bio, A&P 1 and 2, chemistry, and college algebra to apply. Then I also took...