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  1. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am hunting for jobs now. And I read so much about getting your license (which seems to be more straighforward than getting hired). I have my license, (2 weeks ago), but now am terrified of the hunt....

  2. Advice needed for a nervous ICU newbie

    KayteRN replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Critical Care

    I also just started working in ICU (cardiac/neuro) after 1.5 years working in psych. I am struggling. It's been a very difficult adjustment. There is so much to keep track of and to know. It's still...

  3. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was hired at a county psych hospital, which is sucky in the area. Worked there for almost a year and JUST got hired at a very great hospital in my area on another psych unit.* I have these on my...

  4. New Grad, New Psych Nurse, HELP?

    KayteRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just recently got a job as a psych nurse on a mainly geropsych unit, that I began 3 weeks ago. There are some younger pts as well, but "frail", or vulnerable (as if psych pts aren't). i.e. with more...

  5. Psychiatric Nursing

    KayteRN replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Psychiatric

    I also just got my first RN job in a behavioral health setting, working in the county facility. There is the potential for violent patients, and that does frighten me. I DO however feel, that a "good"...

  6. Worried my nursing career might be over...

    KayteRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am in the exact same boat here. 1 year later, RN and still no job. DON'T go to school for nursing and waste all of that time. They won't give you a chance (employers). They simply

  7. How is this fair?

    KayteRN replied to PhoenixTech's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    i wouldn't bother. I have a record. I got INTO school. I graduated from school. I was allowed a license. I passed my boards. And a year later, nobody will hire me. Even though it's illegal to NOT hire...

  8. Bankruptcy or credit collections ruin chance of taking NCLEX-RN

    KayteRN replied to henryjames6868's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No. I filed bankruptcy last year and still took my nclex. Havne't found someone to hire me yet, but thats another

  9. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Had interviews at 2 different places the last week in june. BOTH were really great! One place (a rehab unit at a LTC) I had a 2nd interview. HR knew about the background, and called me in for the 2nd....

  10. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

    KayteRN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with who said to stay and work. Also a new grad, and been looking FOR A YEAR. I would give anything to have a hospital job. PLUS, many hospitals, (even in this economy) will help pay for a...

  11. RN wanting to work below license

    KayteRN replied to rn4ever7411's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you. I have been in the same situation (in WI) since LAST MAY. Of 09! So for me it's been over a year. I just started volunteering at an STD clinic and a free clinic I start...

  12. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What type of establishment did you get hired at? Was it recently? With the economy dive and all? I'm really hopeful about this job, but obviously, I have an uphill battle. I'm not sure whether it's a...

  13. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Right. I have my license. It's the JOB I'm concerned with now. I have them listed in the begining of the blog I

  14. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I've found it hard, as I have no experience. So I don't know how to get into home health. How did you do it Chicago? Did you have prior experience? I just had an excellent interview at a hosp in...

  15. Med Alert jewelry

    KayteRN replied to Song Palmese's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible. I am a diabetic (type 1), and wear a tiffany style bracelet with and engraved charm on it stating "diabetic insulin" on both sides of the charm. I would think that as a medical...

  16. Automated Email after and Interview and Shadow?

    KayteRN replied to LoriNJ's topic in General Nursing

    I always refer to these as the "default email" and have gotten it frequently. I granduated in May (BSN, and am a new RN) and am having great difficulty finding a job, but have an interview on monday...

  17. Should I just give it up?/Background little shaky

    KayteRN replied to 3menandalittlelady's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't want to discourage you from doing that. But depending what state you're in. It may not be an option. For instance. In WI, you can get some felonies overturned I believe 10 years after or...

  18. Should I just give it up?/Background little shaky

    KayteRN replied to 3menandalittlelady's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am in a similar yet different situation. I have a municipal violation for retail theft, (as well as a DUI and marijuana conviction from 10 years back). I am a RN, BSN in the state of WI. So I was...

  19. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It's really stressfull. I find myself getting depressed already, because I have a history as well. So not only am I dealing with a bad economy, I am dealing with my own past as well. It's hard to stay...

  20. Getting my first RN job

    KayteRN replied to dlayne_g's topic in General Nursing

    Never bring up salary until THEY bring it up. They'll tell you what they want to offer you, and if you want to say "is that negotiable?" But make sure you know what new grads are making in your area...

  21. What is easy RN job to get for new grad

    KayteRN replied to reikoweller's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted a job at a LTC facility. Graduated BSN in may, and passed my NCLEX in December, after I waited a bit to take it. I started this last monday, and after 5 days, I don't think I can go...

  22. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This just in: the company I just was hired at. I'm quitting asap. I MAY go back on monday, but we'll see. It's horrible. There are so many violations, and such substandard care it's ridiculous....

  23. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Like I said, I have different things on my record than you do. But I have MORE things on my record as well. I just recently started at a rehab facility. I am leary, because its definately NOT my first...

  24. Am I hireable?

    KayteRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I post this with such trepidation, as I fear the response, although with that said: knowledge is power, I guess. I have three "black marks" on my record. 2 are not misdemenors (in the state of WI...

  25. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just reporting back. I just found a job! It's at a Rehab health facility, I start on monday. So I answered my own question. "Yes. You can get hired with