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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. LTC "Brains" Do you use one?

    Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you both! These are some great suggestions

  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 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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,...

  12. 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...

  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...

  16. What is a good NCLEX-RN book to get during nursing school?

    Ginnym1981 replied to firefly101's topic in General Students

    Really?! I'm kind of shocked to hear you think this way. Our instructors tell us to start as soon as possible because it helps us learn how to read and answer NCLEX style questions. I also feel...

  17. IV Flushing & clots

    Ginnym1981 replied to SN22RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with this but I have a different way I do it! A nurse taught me to remove the lid of the saline flush, pull BACK on the syringe a tiny bit to break the suction and then remove the air before...

  18. What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    Ginnym1981 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    I graduate in June but I recently volunteered to help our another cohort at their pinning. Now, I HATE to have any extra attention so I was mostly against pinning in the beginning but after...

  19. 16 year old in the ADN nursing program, now they're asking me to withdraw? :

    Ginnym1981 replied to xAngel's topic in General Students

    First of all congratulations for being accepted even if they are now "forcing you out." I'm VERY, VERY impressed that you've come so far at such a young age! Truly inspiring! Do you need clinical...

  20. Shy Student Nurse Advice...

    Ginnym1981 replied to jsh21340's topic in General Students

    I'm also shy when it comes to making small talk with those I really don't know. (once I know someone, I'm kinda loud, sarcastic and opinionated ) Getting there takes time though and just now, going...

  21. When did you start using NCLEX review books??

    Ginnym1981 replied to heroldbe's topic in General Students

    I started my second term but I SHOULD have started during my first. Saunders (mentioned above) is a great book. It's broken up into sections and you also get a CD with more questions. But really,...

  22. Surviving Nursing School and Marriage

    Ginnym1981 replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    Wow, this post makes me realize how lucky I am to have my fiance because he's been picking up all the slack and financial responsibilities since I started nursing school and I don't think I've been...

  23. ATI Pharmacology Exam....

    Ginnym1981 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    My school uses pharm made easy 2.0 so it may be different for you if you're using "pharm made easy"...BUT you should see 3 tabs, to the right, just slightly above your tutorial list (not the very,...

  24. APA Format and You...

    Ginnym1981 replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I also just got PERLA. They have a 30 day free trial so you can try it before you buy it. It is also possible to split the cost if you know others who want it. (up to 3 people) It's

  25. ATI Levels?

    Ginnym1981 replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Here is what my instructor just sent me a week or so ago and told us to hold on to it. Hope this helps (although, it may be different than your program) ATI target