gwlillith

gwlillith

Trauma, ER, ICU~CCRN,CNRN

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  1. Has anyone been asked to speak with their facility's attorneys?

    gwlillith posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of our previous patients developed heel pressure ulcers. The family is now suing our facility. My name is on the chart as I assessed and documented the ulcers when they were discovered by my LPN....

  2. Brian Short News

    gwlillith replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    This is just...sad. May they all

  3. Nurse Paralegal

    gwlillith posted a topic in Legal

    I was poking around on some job sites and found an ad for a Nurse paralegal. Would this fall in line with a Legal Nurse Consultant or is it just an ad for a nurse/secretary. It is for an established...

  4. Experienced RN at age 50; No jobs?

    gwlillith posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey all! I've been an RN over 20 years with the majority in the ICU. I have CCRN and CNRN certifications and have ASN degree. So far all my applications to other hospitals have been met with "another...

  5. Experienced RN at age 50; No jobs?

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

    Actually, after reviewing the application I submitted I didn't see anywhere where birthdate was required and I didn't add it to my resume. I guess I'm just nervous after hitting the big 5-0 that I...

  6. Work From Home

    gwlillith replied to pabby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I saw a few for Aetna while job searching. Can you tell me a little more about what you do and the training process? I've been interested in this for awhile

  7. University of Pheonix vs Grand Canyon

    gwlillith posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone in either one of these programs RN to BSN know the difference in cost and completion. I'm trying to decide between the two since Dignity Health will assist with tuition costs. I can't quite...

  8. Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    gwlillith replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I truly hope they organize a union there and set a precedence for the rest of Florida hospitals! I've worked in many hospitals across Florida and I have to say many have horrendous working conditions...

  9. Would like to relocate closer to Home..

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with your statement. I spent a few years doing registry and traveled to 3 different hospitals within the system. Was definately a new dimension on each shift :) Since I haven't lived in...

  10. Would like to relocate closer to Home..

    gwlillith posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey all! I live in Surprise and am currently working at Barrow's/St Joe's. Alot of changes going on with "the joe" that I don't think is going to get better. But frankly, I'm tired of the long drive!...

  11. Can't get a job :(

    gwlillith replied to cheesecake89's topic in General Nursing

    You might have to be a little more aggressive hon! If you really want that job, then might I suggest...lying!!! Well, at least to get thru to the NM...I don't think it was any of the secretary's...

  12. Can't get a job :(

    gwlillith replied to cheesecake89's topic in General Nursing

    Was just discussing this with another nurse tonight. She's relocating and has over 18years experience in Neuro ICU and can't get passed the snooty HR rep on the phone at the facilities she's applied...

  13. Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    gwlillith replied to jamonit's topic in School, College Programs

    Do they allow you to take the whole course online? I've been wanting to get more information from them, but been evading their calls since I expressed interest in it last year. They've been pretty...

  14. What are the best ways/tips to study for cnrn?

    gwlillith replied to redapple's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Took that awful thing a little over a year ago and passed it. I spent the entire night before the test reading the Hickey book and got the test in front of me and was fuming!! The best advice I could...

  15. Who's Hiring New Grads?

    gwlillith replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Exactly...the thing is we haven't slowed down as expected during the holidays. We were busy straight through with an increase in our census. Overtime is encouraged in our unit due to some staff...

  16. I need advice. I'm done with this unit as a new grad.

    gwlillith replied to Imgettingthere's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm disheartened to hear this. Although you know you gave it all you had and went through the proper channels to protect your license. There's much more opportunity out there for you. Hopefully they...

  17. Who's Hiring New Grads?

    gwlillith replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but we just had a staff meeting last week with our DON and Nurse Manager of a busy Neuro ICU here in Phoenix who informed us that long gone are the days when you...

  18. Will I survive this?

    gwlillith replied to Imgettingthere's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Unfortunately that is sometimes the way some ICU's are. Depending on the size of your unit, most have a handful of staff that have been there for years and years and become quite close and clique....

  19. WoW..got turned down by Banner

    gwlillith posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    This is a first for me! In all my years in nursing I've never heard of such a thing. Is this the way nursing is progressed? Is it really becoming this competitive? Or is it that my pay scale would be...

  20. WoW..got turned down by Banner

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Whoever said that nursing was in a "shambles"? Putting words in my typing??? Banner did not handle the situation professionally IMHO. After speaking with 3 different recruiters who could not give me a...

  21. WoW..got turned down by Banner

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You're working at St. Joe's or Banner? I'm going to be at Barrow's Neuro ICU on night shifts!

  22. WoW..got turned down by Banner

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So true! It also depends on the area. I know L&D is a tough place to work...not my forte' either! I'm really looking forward to this new

  23. Experienced RN help finding work

    gwlillith replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for that fresh perspective Broke! I enjoyed your

  24. Experienced RN help finding work

    gwlillith replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow! Had a phone interview with Mayo for an ICU position on Wendesday. Today got 2 calls. One from St. Joe's Nurse Manager Neuro ICU and a recruiter from Banner-Good Sam. WOOHOO! Decisions!...

  25. Experienced RN help finding work

    gwlillith replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Never thought about that either. I'll see what Mayo has to offer and hopefully hear something from Banner and St. Joe's next week. Thanks for the