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    New Grad RN can't find a job

    anashenwrath replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with those who are suggesting you look into LTC. If you can swing it, apply for the night shift. They're always looking for the night shift! You can also look for float pools and per diem...
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    Things Little Old Ladies Say

    anashenwrath replied to raiisfun's topic in Nursing Humor

    My favorite LOL on the dementia unit: teeny tiny, high-pitched voice. Big deer-in-headlight eyes. Anyway, on Superbowl Sunday I put the game on in the day room. I'm at my med cart in the corner and...
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    Parkinsons or pain?

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all! I float between 7-3 and 3-11 shifts, and the staff for each shift are about to have an all-out war with each other over one of our patients. As the pacifist of the Dementia Unit, I am...
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    Parkinsons or pain?

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He gets sinemet three times a day. I can't remember the exact dose... but AM dose is higher than the PM doses. So maybe that could help if we adjust so he's getting a higher dose in the evening. I'll...
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    can't you just call me if you say you will?!

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry. this is more of a rant than anything else. and i know i'm lucky to even have made it as far as interviews as a new grad with an ADN. buuuut: i had an interview on Monday. It was 3 hours...
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    how are med passes possible on time?!?!?

    anashenwrath posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on week 3 at an LTC/rehab center and I just want to know... where do I purchase the time machine that all the experienced nurses must have to get their work done on time??? I'll be working the...
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    Is this common?

    anashenwrath replied to elisiah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights and that's about my ratio. One CNA, me, and 40 patients. During the day it's 2 nurses and 2 CNAs. It's super tough. The 6am med pass has me in cold sweats, especially when I realize the...
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    how are med passes possible on time?!?!?

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you tyvin. It feels a little better knowing...at the very least...I'm not alone in being shocked and overwhelmed. I just hope it gets better--or at least that I learn my patients--soon. Our...
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    First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you! luckily a lot of my downtime during school was spent toileting, etc, so I'm definitely willing to help out on any of that! in fact, i'm worried that i'm going to be more comfortable with...
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    First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I accepted an offer for an LTC facility, working on the night shift (which has me SO freaked out). I swear to you all: I did well in school, I passed NCLEX with flying colors, and I have spent the...
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    can't you just call me if you say you will?!

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

    Thank
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    First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much everybody. this is really some great advice and is calming me down immensely. And I'm definitely noticing themes in the advice, so I will definitely be sure to review charts, ask...
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    can't you just call me if you say you will?!

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

    Hey, thanks all for the replies! I was really just so worked up (not even mad, just... man it's stressful!) Anyway, I waited until Monday and then called them. I did a friendly, "Hi there, we spoke...
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    new job/new grad/night shift

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad with an ADN, and interested in LTC/gerontology/hospice. I had a really good interview at an LTC facility in my dream location. It has post-acute care onsite as well as hospice and...
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    new job/new grad/night shift

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, thank goodness the training is during the day. She said it's specifically to ensure that I get experience with the day stuff, esp in post-acute. And they do lots of inservices specifically at the...
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    new job/new grad/night shift

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the feedback KJM-RN, even if it made my palms sweaty! I definitely don't think I could turn down the position over this--not with the job market the way it is! But I want to make sure I'm...
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    Is it ok to wear nail polish to a interview?

    anashenwrath replied to Bouncyball's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My nails are perpetually ratty looking, so I actually go out of my way to put a nice neutral polish on them! I usually try to do a French manicure look, since I think that looks cleanest and most...
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    The importance of an address

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For those of you, like me, who are sending out resumes for the first time: be aware of the address at the top of your resume/cover letter if you're applying to different regions. I live in NYC, but my...
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    The importance of an address

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

    Update from the OP (me!): I had my interview yesterday and got an offer! When I interviewed, I brought up the address thing, apologizing for the confusion. She said that she gets a lot of people who...
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    Shutdown

    anashenwrath replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for sharing your story. The more perspectives I hear from real people being affected by the shutdown, the more furious/baffled I am at our
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    Licensure via endorsement (reciprocity). A couple minor qs

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello Beautiful Massachusetts! I submitted my application for licensure by endorsement last week and yesterday saw that they charged my card. Does anyone have an idea (preferably from personal...
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    Licensure via endorsement (reciprocity). A couple minor qs

    anashenwrath replied to anashenwrath's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank
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    Application question

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

    Thank you so much for replying! I think I'm just so scared of doing anything that will even remotely make them think twice about
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    Application question

    anashenwrath posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just started filling out (yet another) application, and they ask me to give my Liability insurance info. This would be my first nursing job, and I haven't gotten new insurance since school. Seems...
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    Resume review request--anyone care to take a gander??

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

    Thanks Spritualrn! On my abbreviated version of the resume, I did take out the high school information. That's usually the version that gets sent out. I'll consider removing the license info as well...