Izzy11

Izzy11 NP

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  1. How would I address a firing?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did get

  2. How would I address a firing?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, that is correct. Again, I know it was my mistake and I accept responsibility for it. My question is if I do get fired for this, how do I address it with potential employers going

  3. How would I address a firing?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, this is what the mistake

  4. Do I need to quit?

    Izzy11 replied to TriniMa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is no nursing shortage. Hospitals here are getting 30 or 40 applicants for every new grad position. And even experienced nurses are having a hard time finding jobs here. The nursing shortage...

  5. Do I need to quit?

    Izzy11 replied to TriniMa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally disagree that LTC is impossible. It is great for new grads provided you have supportive people around you. I started at an LTC three months ago for my first job and it's been a great...

  6. Nursing Schools in Denver- HELP!!

    Izzy11 replied to moving2denver's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The only school where residency makes a difference (for accelerated BSNs) is CU. Metro doesn't get any state funding for the nursing program so tuition is the same for in-state and out-of

  7. New grad salaries in the Denver area

    Izzy11 replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I graduated in mid-May and I got hired at the end of June, although it was part-time to start (two days a week). I got upped to full-time at the end of August. Based on my experience and that of...

  8. New grad salaries in the Denver area

    Izzy11 replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm a new grad RN (BSN) working in LTC and I'm getting $26 to start. The down side is the benefits suck, but fortunately I don't need health insurance through my job. But time off is pretty limited....

  9. Looking for work in hospital >:(

    Izzy11 replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I asked a recruiter for one of the big hospital chains here how they view LTC experience, and she said they look at it very positively. While it's not acute care, they understand that you get a lot...

  10. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The nurse who does this was one who had (or thought she had) memorized all the meds, so she doesn't even open the MAR for the midday meds. She just pulls them and gives them without looking at the...

  11. Metro state ANO program

    Izzy11 replied to Audrey22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't recall getting

  12. Metro state ANO program

    Izzy11 replied to Audrey22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We didn't have two months, we had about 6 weeks. And the holidays were in the middle of it which makes it harder to get everything done. We were told everything needed to be done before class...

  13. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still pretty new, so forgive me I'm missing something. To do it "right", you need to look at the MAR for the med name and dose, then find the card with the med, verify the resident's name and the...

  14. Metro state ANO program

    Izzy11 replied to Audrey22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I found out right before Thanksgiving by email and snail mail. It's pretty rushed getting everything done by January, but they will work with you on

  15. Have you ever been stood up for an interview?

    Izzy11 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Once I had a phone interview scheduled for 5 p.m. At 5:30, they still hadn't called, so I sat down for dinner with the family. They called about 10 minutes later, apologized for being so late, and...

  16. I cant pass the Nclex-PN!!!

    Izzy11 replied to La'Monique's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe it's different for the PN than RN then. I took the RN class two months ago and the agreement was very clear that if you fail, you can retake the class for free. You do not get a

  17. I cant pass the Nclex-PN!!!

    Izzy11 replied to La'Monique's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You don't get your money back, you just get to retake the class for

  18. 12 hour shifts vs. 8 hour shifts

    Izzy11 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why 12 are so entrenched. My aunt was a hospital VP and she said they tried several times to switch from 12s to 8s because the studies have shown very clearly that 12s lead to many...

  19. How much are new grads RN/BSN in denver?

    Izzy11 replied to ilovedenver's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You will have an extremely difficult time getting into a hospital as a new grad here unless you have connections. It is ridiculously competitive right

  20. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    Izzy11 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got 2 days of orientation/training as a new grad. All the people I know who went into LTCs as new grads got days, not weeks of training. Where are all these places that are giving 8-12 weeks of...

  21. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the replies. I initial when I pop the pills and then if they are refused or not given for some reason, I circle and chart it. I can't keep track of what I've pulled if I don't initial as I...

  22. Planning on Becoming a Nurse

    Izzy11 replied to pishoncna's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Definitely get a BSN, it will be extremely difficult to get a job in a hospital, especially an ED, without it. As others have said, get a job in an ED as an EMT and that will give you great...

  23. Thornton, Colorado-Graduate RN

    Izzy11 replied to graduateRNfromAZ's topic in Colorado Nursing

    This is my question as well. If you do not have a job already, it is a very tough market for new grads. You definitely cannot plan on working in a specific location. Based on question 5, I'm...

  24. Phone nursing as first job?

    Izzy11 replied to Izzy11's topic in Nursing Career

    It's in an office and the pay is average for a first

  25. Phone nursing as first job?

    Izzy11 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad and I have an opportunity to take a phone nursing position. I would much prefer a position with direct patient contact, but with the job market the way it is, I'm wondering if I should...