Trueblood83

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1. Career Advice needed. My position is being changed and not happy about it.

   Trueblood83 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hi all, So I took a job about a year and a half ago at a pain management center that did not do medication management. Its main goal was to manage pain through procedures. Medications were sometimes...

2. New grad RN in med-spa

   Trueblood83 replied to diigital dream's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I would take this job and run with it! lol I would absolutely love to work in the aesthetics field. I have worked acute care and community health. You could always take this job and if you wanted to...

3. Must move with only 4 mos in 1st RN job (hubby job xfer)!!

   Trueblood83 replied to ReasonInTheMadness's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My personal experience is this....My husband and I had a long distance relationship during college. He lived in Mississippi and I lived in Arkansas. After college he was going to move where I lived. I...

4. What do you think chances are of being accepted into NP program while unemployed?

   Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank you dnt8178 for the response and words of encouragement! Good luck with your program! Are you doing your program on campus or

5. What do you think chances are of being accepted into NP program while unemployed?

   Trueblood83 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi all! After graduating from college back in 2006 with my BSN, I have moved 4 times due to my husband's work. The last move was in 2012. Well, I am still unemployed! I am having a hard time finding...

6. Interview for PRN Recovery position in PACU unit that only listed CPR as requirement?

   Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in PACU

   So to update on this, it turns out that the position is for a PACU nurse that can do all phases of the recovery. PALS and ACLS are required. I interviewed with the manager, but she told me that she...

7. How do I get a job in a doctor's office?

   Trueblood83 replied to JourneyRN's topic in Pediatric

   @Pedimommy When I go into an interview I always wear a suit, but what would you suggest as appropriate attire for dropping off

8. Interview for PRN Recovery position in PACU unit that only listed CPR as requirement?

   Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in PACU

   Thanks for the response and advice! I was thinking along the same lines of what you wrote here "My gut tells me they want someone who can be ready to work independently sooner rather than later,...

9. Interview for PRN Recovery position in PACU unit that only listed CPR as requirement?

   Trueblood83 posted a topic in PACU

   Hi all, I have an interview this week for a PRN Recovery position in the PACU at an acute care hospital. I have experience in Progressive Care, Tele, and School Nursing. With school nursing being my...

10. Interview for Acute Behavioral Health Unit - What questions would you be sure to ask?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you arkool2004 and metricalpound for the advice! What is a typical nurse to patient ratio on a psych unit? The one person I have talked to that works on a psych unit said their unit's ratio is...

11. Return to Hospital from School Nursing. Any experience with this?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Sorry for the late reply shellyheil1. I don't know if you are still interested in know about how to get into school nursing, but I thought I would go ahead and reply to you just in case. I honestly...

12. How best to explain gaps in work history during interview.

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you both for the

13. Interview for Acute Behavioral Health Unit - What questions would you be sure to ask?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all, I have an interview on Tuesday for a position in a Behavioral Health Unit at an acute care hospital. My background is in Progressive Care, Telemetry, and School Nursing. I have been out of the...

14. How best to explain gaps in work history during interview.

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello all, Since I graduated nursing school in 2006, I have had three jobs. Due to my husband's career we have had to move a few times. We are finally in the area that, hopefully, we will stay. My...

15. PMHNP or FNP (Dermatology speciality)? Advice appreciated.

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I have been seriously considering applying for an online NP program. However, I am torn between applying for an FNP or PMHNP program. I would love to hear advice/opinions. In school I double...