MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. RUSHED NARC COUNT

    MJB2010 replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you need to do to make sure you know how many of each drug are left. If someone tries to rush you or brush by it, they might be suspect. Dont trust anyone. We had a man come talk to our...

  2. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    You all know! They are exhausting. My mother in law is really going to make me snap one of these days. I am trying, realllllyy trying to be kind. She said I was lazy and should pick up another job...

  3. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    MJB2010 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Dont be so quick to judge. You are potentially setting yourself up for a very rude awakening. Better to prepare yourself now. If you start on a floor with this kind of 'tude you will get eaten alive...

  4. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    She likes to barge in unannounced. I used to work nights and she kept waking me up. I finally had to disconnect the door bell and unplug all the phones and ignore her banging on the door. I had...

  5. How does your hospital recognize, reward, and motivate staff (RN, CNA, etc.)?

    MJB2010 replied to krystin954's topic in General Nursing

    It

  6. Endorsing CA RN license to Georgia

    MJB2010 replied to CaliRN74's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Give yourself a LOT of time. Ga took forever, longer than any other state and more than 3x as long as they told me on the phone. Be patient and call often to check on your application. If you are a...

  7. Advice needed

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am furious! I was not happy at my previous job so I found a new one. I attempted to give my director 2 weeks notice, but she was very angry that I was quitting. She refused the two weeks, told me...

  8. Advice needed

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I called HR and spoke with the same person who told me to email the resignation letter, she said she will fix this in the records and will send me somthing in writing verifying it has been corrected....

  9. Advice needed

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    The letter is one of those cobra letters regarding the end date of my benefits. From HR I imagine. I sent an email to the director I am calling HR in the

  10. Shift assessment... really?

    MJB2010 replied to Macbs4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I still check everything you do! I do a quick head to toe, pain assesment. I listen to abd & lungs. I take off the socks, check their feet & pulses and I turn them and look at their bottom if...

  11. Any nurses have opinions on working at Tenet Hospitals?

    MJB2010 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    That is how I got sucked in. Be very cautious with any hospital hiring droves of new grads in this economy. It should have been a red flag, but they recruit out of state new

  12. Any nurses have opinions on working at Tenet Hospitals?

    MJB2010 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Awful!!!!! RUN!!!!!!!! I would never work for them again. Ever. Google their 900 million dollar

  13. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    MJB2010 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Funny timing of your post OP! I went out and bought wrinkle cream yesterday. I was just telling my husband how I think between nursing school and my first year of nursing (on nights) I look and feel...

  14. Job decision, help please!!!

    MJB2010 replied to KatLynnB07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is a huge cost. I would see if you can talk to some of the Versant residents there from previous programs. Ask THEM how many didnt make it through the program. It is great training but 23k? I...

  15. Need quick advice re job interview!

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview it went very well. They invited me back to shadow tomorrow to get a feel for how busy the clinic is, and a second interview with the director on Thursday. Problem is the weather is...

  16. Need quick advice re job interview!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE! I got the job! Woohooooooo. And I start on Valentines Day!!! :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat Thank you for all the support and

  17. What should I do?

    MJB2010 replied to MisterSimba's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call just to follow up! You need to sell yourself. They probably got a zillion apps so whatever you need to do to get your foot in the door, you do it! Just don't be too pushy. Best of luck to...

  18. Fresenius

    MJB2010 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What did you guys think of their training? How long was your

  19. What should I expect on RN Davita Phone Interview?

    MJB2010 replied to jtanga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What company do you work for now? Did you think Davita training was

  20. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    MJB2010 replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I left at the 6 month mark and it was a miracle I made it that long, I was miserable. I also felt the patient/nurse ratio was completely unsafe. I was told at the interview that it would be 1 nurse=5...

  21. Employability of new grad nurses in Georgia

    MJB2010 replied to ladymarfee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Were you a tech at CHOA or in peds? Just curious! Congrats on the

  22. need ideas for nights off

    MJB2010 replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    For me the off nights were the hardest, because I didnt want to wake up my spouse and I didnt want to sit on the couch. I took to cooking for the week, cleaning and doing laundry. It was difficult cuz...

  23. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

    MJB2010 replied to NurseVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mbarnes the interview process is getting out of hand for us newbies! I had my first interview for a new grad program back in Nov (with HR) then the second interview was first week of Dec. with another...

  24. Interview for ortho/neuro position

    MJB2010 replied to Dillingerrm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    http://www.son.jhmi.edu/resources/career/center/services.aspx slide down and click on interview guide, I was asked several of these questions. Make sure you research the hospital read the whole...

  25. New Nurse... Fired from my first job.

    MJB2010 replied to AnewRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All you can do is learn from your mistakes.I am sure you wont make that one again! Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and find yourself a new job. You are new and you made a mistake. It happens!...