opey9519

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1. Unit mgr interview help

   opey9519 replied to opey9519's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am being considered because of my management experience as well as being an internal candidate. None of the things you mentioned are new to me and also have nothing to do with length of time as a...

2. Unit mgr interview help

   opey9519 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Ok all- I need some advice on how to rock my upcoming interview. I have been an RN for about 8 months, but have 9 years of management experience in my "previous life" and was elected class President...

3. Anyone? Anyone?

   opey9519 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   There are jobs to be had if you are looking for "work" not "particular work"- meaning home health, nursing homes, rehab centers, state prison etc. Look everywhere- they are there. If you are only...

4. What is a passing HESI score?

   opey9519 replied to TAC11's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   You need greater than an 850. Keep in mind, the questions are scored like boards. More difficult questions are counted higher that is why you can end up with scores over

5. (RN) Salaries

   opey9519 replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in General Nursing

   BSN isn't gonna get you much, if anything more than a regular RN in most cases...unless you have experience to add, AND the job is requiring some management- but then, ultimately, the salary increase...

6. Implanted ports

   opey9519 replied to jennyjenny8675309's topic in General Nursing

   http://www.chemocare.com/whatis/how_is_chemotherapy_given.asp Good info about ports (types, uses) for you...be aware, ports are not the same as IV sites for drugs- so just because a pt wants it in the...

7. Ohio University - Regional Campuses

   opey9519 replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Hi all- I'm currently attending OUZ, and biting my nails to see if I was accepted into RN ADN program for Spring 2011. I'm freaking out because they met early this week...but as of yesterday (Thurs)...

8. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

   opey9519 replied to Miwila's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I agree, that's a joke to spend that much money. Like I said, I spent $400 on my class to get my STNA (CNA) license, plus the state testing fees, and I have been an aide for six months and I start at...

9. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

   opey9519 replied to Miwila's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I am not sure how this works, if it goes by region or what, I am new to this posting. I am in Central Ohio. I went to My Tees on Cleveland Ave and it was a three week every day course for $400. They...