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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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,...

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

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hello All! My husband is applying for a position in Northwest Arkansas. We currently live in Texas. I have worked as a school nurse for the last two years, and have been out of the hospital for 2 1/2...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Can you break a school contract due to relocation?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    My spouse took a job out of state and is moving in two weeks. I had planned to stay and finish out my school nurse contract. The closer it gets to his move date though the more I want to move before...

  18. Can you break a school contract due to relocation?

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    My contract states that I can resign from my position only with written consent from the board. I am just hoping that relocation will be a good enough reason for them to release me from the position....

  19. RN in Texas possibly relocating to NWA curious as to what type of jobs are available?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am originally from South Arkansas. I moved to Mississippi directly after graduating with my BSN. I worked there for a year and a half, and then I moved to Texas. I have been working in...

  20. General Food Allergy Action Plan for students with unknown allergies.

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in School

    Hello all! I am a school nurse that is split between more than one school. This means I am not on campus everyday. So I am making up some general emergency plans (asthma, seizures, etc) to e-mail to...

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

    Trueblood83 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    The technical skills is my concern as well. Safarirn, thanks for your post. That makes me feel much more confident! Newman4wy, I haven't started applying for jobs yet. However, that is a good idea to...

  22. Kenexa Prove It! skills assessment... ever taken this when applying for a job?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all! I was applying for jobs today :typing and one company is requiring that I take a Kenexa "Prove It!" Skills assessment. I plan on taking it tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone had ever...

  23. Anyone know how to find telecommuting nurse positions?

    Trueblood83 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am also very interested in telecommuting. Thanks for this post and all of the info so

  24. If you get an FNP, can you later work in mental health field?

    Trueblood83 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello all, I've made the decision that I want to apply for a nurse practitioner program. I am torn between FNP and MHNP. My question is if I go through school for FNP, could I later practice in the...

  25. list- best states for pay?

    Trueblood83 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    @Brownbook: I'm just counting the days until we can move :) Which will probably be another couple of years!