Marshall1

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  1. DON salary question

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for replies..I have a BSN and am enrolled in an MSN program. Nothing was mentioned about call as they have nursing supervisors who rotate that. The last DON was there a little over 6 years - no...

  2. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The job was not posted nor was the staff notified until recently this CD was leaving - she is actually going elsewhere in the company. I've thought a lot about it and as much as the money would mean...

  3. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think just like you are saying..how can I lead when I have no idea? I have no idea bout regs, budgets,etc. I realize there will be orientation, etc. but the nuances of this flavor of nursing I don't...

  4. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have no hospice experience, no director experience and was offered the job. I worked home health in the mid-1990's- nothing recent. I realize this is a great opportunity but I really don't want to...

  5. Is it worth it to obtain a masters in nursing education?

    Marshall1 replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    First, there ARE education loan cancelation programs in place for nursing who get their Masters in Nursing Education - basically, for every year you teach a portion - if not all - of the loan is...

  6. Is it possible to arrange shadowing a nurse...

    Marshall1 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals in our area allow it. I suggest calling the nursing administration office and asking

  7. Med surg nurse x 28 yrs needs advice about taking job in er

    Marshall1 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I went from floor nursing to ER and loved it. You will too - its different, challenging but not in a bad way. The good thing is if its not for you you can always go back to the floor. It's difficult -...

  8. DaVita telephone interview. HELP!

    Marshall1 replied to Karynica, RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I thank you for this post. It all seemed too good to be true. I've decided to go another

  9. post hospice interview question

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I interviewed for a job at a local hospice last week. The person I interviewed with said she would call me in a few days - she did. She said her boss wanted to meet me and she would call me "in a day...

  10. Career change

    Marshall1 replied to MojoPin's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, your degree will count - at least part of it - as long as the schools you graduated from were accredited. The only degree in nursing I know that is service cancelable is Nursing Education at a...

  11. Nursing Career change at 50: Hospice?

    Marshall1 replied to joy09's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It does to me as long as you are comfortable with death/dying. Better to something new than than not - Good

  12. post hospice interview question

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks - I don't want to appear overly aggressive but at the same time if she has changed her mind I would like to

  13. Need Info On Davita..........

    Marshall1 replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I apprecaite all the posts on Davita..I had a phone interview and am suppose to meet with the FA of a local clinic next week. I have decided not to. I was already on the fence based on the fact the...

  14. Case Management in Hospice Care_____Please Read And Help....

    Marshall1 replied to dobletruble's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Have you thought about speaking directly to a Pallative Care nurse? There is one at the hospital I use to work at. I know she would be happy to

  15. VA nursing vs Hospice

    Marshall1 replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree - hospice is not like home health tho' a lot of people think it is. Are there not any other home health agencies near you that are hiring FT? I know what you mean about the VA - I worked in a...

  16. DaVita telephone interview. HELP!

    Marshall1 replied to Karynica, RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had a phone interview with Davita just now. Its lasted maybe 10 mintues. She asked me about my employment, a couple of gaps in it and explained a little about the position as well as the travel...

  17. hospice work schedule question

    Marshall1 replied to OutWest's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you - I realize this is a small agency - 16 patients but the expectation to take call EVERY night and EVERY weekend for $2.00 and only get paid above that if I happen to go out - which it sounds...

  18. hospice work schedule question

    Marshall1 replied to OutWest's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I applied online and also took a cover letter/resume to the hospice I applied at in Ga. Am hoping to hear something soon. I am tired of working 12 hrs in the hospital - have done it for so many years...

  19. Hospice Nursing

    Marshall1 replied to Nurse2919's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I too am wanting to move into hospice nursing tho' I am a little afraid - I've applied for a few positions on line or via web sites but have heard nothing. Have thought about writing a cover letter,...

  20. Brenau Part Time BSN Program

    Marshall1 replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated from Brenau in 1990. Loved

  21. NGCSU Fall 2010?

    Marshall1 replied to hopefulabby's topic in Georgia Nursing

    NGCSU is an excellent school! You will love it

  22. Considering Hospice

    Marshall1 replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I applied several weeks ago at several local agencies. I have heard nothing back. The application is online. Would I or should I go by the offices? I really want to get out of the 12 hr hospital deal...

  23. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    Marshall1 replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've been a nurse for almost 20 yrs. Mainly hospital. I too want to break into hospice nursing. I applied to several via their online web sites last week. Have heard nothing. Thought about going...

  24. Having trouble adjusting to role as hospice nurse

    Marshall1 replied to Imitation of Life's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a nurse tho' not a hospice nurse but what was written about the "look of terror" just happened to me this past July - with my own mother who was on hospice. When the time came for her to pass her...