MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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  1. CNA attire during interview?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was a DON on a Subacute Rehab Unit a CNA candidate came to an interview depressed as follows: dingy over worn white scrub pants, a tweety bird well worn t-shirt, and deity well worn tennis...

  2. Can you Hold a license in two states?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to angelctz's topic in General Nursing

    You can be licensed in multiple states. However, if you live in a Nursing Compact State, and are licensed there, you may not hold a license in another Nursing Compact State at the same time....

  3. TRAVELERS in the OR- we need resources!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to HitTheRoad's topic in Operating Room

    I am not aware of antorganized review

  4. OR nurse, Which major I can in for master degree

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to mercyshiper-sky's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Health Policy and Administration. I am a "Seasoned Peri-operative RN". I have knowledge of regulatory agencies and...

  5. Is this a standard requirement?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be glad you are attending Nursing School today. Many years ago nurses needed to know the Apothacary, Metric, and American models, including how to convert from one system to another. Medications...

  6. Conflicted with two offers

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Kuriin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Garunteed hours depend on your family financial status. Not garb teed means just that. When I was doing PRN some weeks I had to be available 7 days to make 24 hour, other weeks could get 36 or...

  7. Need feedback ASAP

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to mkz_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did not realize you were on call, it happens with how busy we are with work and home obligations. You did NOT get called in, I have taken call for more than 35 years, I would let sleeping dogs...

  8. NCBON Out of State Program Verification

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Blossom7's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    are you licensed in the state where you graduated? Are you trying to endorse or get your NC license by exam? These things make a difference in the time frame to obtain a license. I would contact...

  9. Is it true that being a job-hopper is a good thing?!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my area, Washington/Baltimore Metro, MOST employers have done away with pensions. We have voluntary 401k and 403b plans. Many DO NOT match anymore, and those who do match 50% up to 4%. Social...

  10. Nursing license

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Nursing5000's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, you are practicing Nursing without a license RIGHT NOW! What state are you working in? Most employers will TeRminate you Immediately for any license issue. They are liable for your...

  11. Which ICU?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to achagolla's topic in Critical Care

    I am a Cardiac Girl all the way! However, you can learn tons in a heart and vascular ICU. Go for the most intense learning environment. A lot of codes on a unit is just repeating the same...

  12. Questions re: Excelsior

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    Be very careful. Maryland stopped recognizing Excellsior LPN to RN in 2008 or close to that year. You would not want to invest time and money to not be able to work in your state or have to repeat...

  13. Is this Normal?!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply say, since I've been working here I have learned alot. However, the unpredictable and consistent over runs are not working out with my family and child care obligations. For that...

  14. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to otherendeavors's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, many BON require a certain number of clinical hours to maintain your license. My state requires 5000 hours in 5 years. 1000 hours a year works out to about 20 hours a week every week for 52...

  15. New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to skschultzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would NOT tell anyone I was pregnant. Not even after I started working. Some managers and HR will do whatever they can to get rid of someone who will use too many benefits. Hopefully, you are...

  16. Paper License....

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a compact state. We have not had paper licenses in about 5 or 6 years. Last year I did a travel assignment in a compact state, the agency told me they do verify online but require a paper...

  17. am I wrong?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Having managed and been an adon, don in LTC this is really the mentality of the nurses! Very

  18. am I wrong?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a manager I told my staff, "No aspect of patient care is beneath we licensed nurses. If the Tech or CNA is busy the nurse should do the job. I don't expect techs or cnas to give meds but...

  19. Proper etiquette for a share day in Endoscopy Unit

    MERRYWIDOW46 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just intereviewed for a possible transfer to an endoscopy unit. I have been asked to do a share day next week. In all my years of nursing I've never been requested to do a share day prior...

  20. ENA Conference in San Antonio

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm going, my first

  21. How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    My dog is 7.5; I've worked 12s since my daughter gave her to me at six months old. We get up, and she goes out while I get ready for work. I leave food and water; some mornings, she eats; others, she...

  22. No Job offers......are you accepting lower positions?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Please confirm with your State BON that taking a lesser position does not violate the RN practice act. In my state once you are licensed as an RN you may NOT work as an aide, PCT, LPN. You are ALWAYS...

  23. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    my response is "I was too smart/intelligent to go to medical school. I have a LIFE and NO

  24. Online or campus education

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    Schools like U Phoenix, Walden, Chamberlain are in it for money. They are "FOR PROFIT" businesses. Also, some programs are not recognized by some state boards of nursing, or other colleges and...

  25. July Washington Hospital Center RN Residency

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that the Hospital Center is gearing for a pending "Nursing Strike" to start on or about June 17. That could be why the interviews were cancelled. I was called today about working there...