Ginnym1981

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1. Dilemma in LTC

   Ginnym1981 replied to mars123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   OP: I could have written your post and very recently faced the same dilemma....Like you, I didn't want to be portrayed as a job hopper but after 7 months of dealing with my last facility I had had...

2. Ways to PROVE how bad I want to be a medsurg nurse

   Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Any ideas to make my resume/cover letter stand out to nurse managers? Background: Graduated June 2013 with my ADN, passed the boards July 2013 and started working at a LTC/SNF facility August 2013. I...

3. I just need to vent a little...

   Ginnym1981 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I too could have written this post. Just once, I would love to follow around the administrator, DON and RCMs around to see what they do. I mean they always look very busy at their desks or in the...

4. How to earn the CNA's respect

   Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've been starting a lot of topics bc I'm about to start my first nursing job as a charge nurse for a LTC/Rehab facility and I just want to be prepared as possible. I will have another nurse on the...

5. LTC "Brains" Do you use one?

   Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you both! These are some great suggestions

6. LTC "Brains" Do you use one?

   Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Like many nurses, I'm a total type-A, need a list to keep me sane and in the hospital setting, I LIVED for my Brain. I'm starting my first RN job next wednesday at a LTC/Rehab facility, 2-10:30pm...

7. How do you organize your day?

   Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   New grad here. Just received a job offer for my first job! (YAY!) I am now a charge nurse at a rehab/long term care facility. I'm working evenings (2-10:30) and there will be one other nurse on the...

8. Following up with Nurse Managers

   Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks Bloomgirl! I'm okay with being just a tad annoying/persistent BUT not so bad that they don't want to hire me The floor I really want to work on has a position that is on "hold" and I don't...

9. Following up with Nurse Managers

   Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   One of the NM I met with was where I did my senior practicum. I had introduced myself once to her during my practicum, left her a thank you card on my last day as well as sent her an email telling...

10. Following up with Nurse Managers

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I went into the hospital where I'd like to work. Introduced (or reintroduced) myself, gave them my resume, asked if it would be okay for me to check in with them periodically, in which they agreed...

11. Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

    Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @Cicadarn My ideal job is on a med/surg floor. I've been applying in Washington also even though I haven't applied for my WA license yet. Figured I could get it after I get an interview or a job...

12. Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, New grad here (obviously) I just received my license last week and am busily looking for openings and attempting networking. I've perfected my resume (I think), talked to all my references,...

13. Another Resume/Cover Letter critique please

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cover Letter: My name (DO I PUT "RN" AFTER MY NAME HERE??) Address phone email Hospital Info Dear Ms. XX, I am applying for the Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Float Pool position advertised on...

14. Advice pls...Networking

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I'm graduating in 49 days (yep, I'm counting! ) and I've just started my practicum on a surgical med surg floor (I've only done two 12 hour night shifts), but I LOVE it! The team...

15. Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    Ginnym1981 replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    I am also wondering what it is about interacting with pts that you do not enjoy? I LOVE talking with my pts but pt teaching not so much. Why? Because I don't feel qualified enough yet to be...