TrixieRN1

TrixieRN1

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  1. Limited stress areas

    TrixieRN1 replied to labelle777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The FNP at my former PCP's office left the practice to work at a sleep

  2. On-line Job Applications After Being Fired

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was fired from my most recent hospital job after less than six months' employment. I've answered "Yes" to on-line job applications that ask if I've ever been fired from a job. If the app has an...

  3. Two Years' RN Experience Resume

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would greatly appreciate input on my resume below. Thank you in advance to my fellow nurses. Dedicated Nurse, R.N. Phone______________; Email: ______________ QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Seven...

  4. Second Interview--Did I Ruin My Chance?

    TrixieRN1 replied to melmacrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations,

  5. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    TrixieRN1 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I called to say I'd be late because my two horses escaped from my fence. I tore through the neighborhood trying to catch them before they reached the main road and became roadkill. Years after the...

  6. Second Interview--Did I Ruin My Chance?

    TrixieRN1 replied to melmacrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP: Despite working in a high-volume ER, my breastfeeding co-worker was diligent about taking her breast pump breaks. I'm sure you can find a way to make it work. Certainly hope your husband steps...

  7. On-line Job Applications After Being Fired

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been replying "yes" to the question "Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from a job?" when filling out on-line job apps because I was fired from my most recent job. I'm not going to lie...

  8. How did you feel when you got your first nursing paycheck?

    TrixieRN1 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Grateful!

  9. Finally !!!!!!

    TrixieRN1 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to you in your new

  10. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    TrixieRN1 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Phoenix2541, I hope a better door of opportunity opens up for you soon. I was fired from my job not too long ago - allowed myself a little pity party, reflected on what happened, picked myself back...

  11. On-line Job Applications After Being Fired

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    HouTx, thank you for your words of advice/encouragement. What helped you through your challenge of being "involuntarily terminated"? I'm attending a job fair tomorrow and will see what pans out...

  12. Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fired from ED after working less than six months there. Prior to that had 20 months RN experience working at a magnet hospital. Also five years LPN experience at outpatient clinic and doctor's ofc....

  13. Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @JustBeachyNurse: Yes, that's very helpful! Thank

  14. Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @JustBeachyNurse: Thank you. I understand you in that regard. I plan to eliminate the Skills Summary in its entirety as it's covered under Professional Experience and is indeed redundant. I just...

  15. Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @JustBeachy Nurse: Eliminate the Skills Summary and merge the Qualifications Summary into the Professional Experience section as a bulleted item? Thank you again for your help. Also, my seven...

  16. Fired & in Need of Resume Advice

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @JustBeachyNurse: Are you suggesting that I should just bullet the content of the Qualifications Summary under Professional Experience? Thank you for your

  17. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a relatively new RN, I moved from Med-Surg (20 months exp) in one facility to an ED position in another for 5 months before being terminated from my position. Before obtaining my ADN, I worked as...

  18. Two Years' RN Experience Resume

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Per your recommendation, I've reformatted my resume to a modified functional resume as follows. Please let me know what you think of it. I simply provided years of employment rather than include the...

  19. Two Years' RN Experience Resume

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for your suggestion, dishes. I will try that format and re-post

  20. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    jadelpn, thank you for the observations in your post. I appreciate your words of advice and encouragement. I'm working on putting together a good resume now. I'm concerned that my resume won't be...

  21. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    kbrn2002, apparently I missed the mind reading class during my orientation. For some reason it did not show on my orientation schedule. I'm certain it was an unintentional oversight by my...

  22. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea, you are so right about red flags vs. white flags. Hmm, wonder if there was a subliminal message there - perhaps I desired that my employer would wave a white flag. Seriously though, I'm...

  23. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    GARN1952, thank you for your encouraging words of advice. I would welcome your advice on signs of a good work environment as I prepare to start the job application process. I'm sure that I will be...

  24. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    gigglestarRN, thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It's reassuring to hear that you landed a job where you're happy. Just curious, did you go to work in another ED or change

  25. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    LadyFree28 - funny you should mention this. I've sought advice from other nurses that I know, including administrators, and they've commented that they've used otoscopes during their patient...