RNewbie

RNewbie

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  1. First Job With Nursing Administrator, MSN Degree

    RNewbie replied to dharp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it would be feasible to start off in administration/management of a clinic or long term care facility and work your way up to a hospital admin position. I know someone who started as a DON of...

  2. Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    RNewbie replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Great story! I admire those who are able to work to put themselves through nursing school, ending up with little to no debt and she has a scholarship as well. Hope that she is not disappointed upon...

  3. BSN VS Medical Technology

    RNewbie replied to Smith5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From what I've read you need a bachelors for medical technology, but I'm am not too familiar that

  4. Glucometer to use on multiple patients

    RNewbie replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in research per diem and we do CBC and bmp when screening pts. Could you monitor their glucose that way and save by not doing point of care? Just wondering if this may be an option for

  5. RN flight companion / Private duty

    RNewbie replied to AngieBoBangie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why wouldn't you charge them for your services? I would charge around whatever your normal hourly rate is or what you would normally make per shift at work. The only way I wouldn't consider charging...

  6. Post Interview Help ASAP!!

    RNewbie replied to KatieBug713's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would say something like, "I have one other offer to consider, can I let you know my decision next week?" or something like "I'm still considering the position, is it okay if I let you know my final...

  7. Active Duty Air Force RN Interested in Med School

    RNewbie replied to danegerous's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sounds like you have nothing to lose by going to medical school. Most people are concerned about getting in more debt when considering a second career, but you shouldn't have that problem. I say go...

  8. New Grad RN to pursue BSN...how do I indicate on resume?

    RNewbie replied to chibiRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think the best way to try and convey this is what you said. List the community college again and put something like bachelor of science in nursing prereq coursework until you are actually enrolled...

  9. New Grad RN - Please Review/Critique My Resume

    RNewbie replied to nursetribe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would lose the objective, just include a cover letter so employers know what you are looking for. I would make 3 seperate sections for education, certifications, and licenses. I might move the...

  10. Psych RN Interviewing on Surgical Floor, help!

    RNewbie replied to Stephieee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What I do before interviews is make a list of those "what would you do..", "tell me about a time when...", "how would you handle..."questions and reheorifice my answers. Research the hospital and...

  11. New nurse-never heard of this

    RNewbie replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unless your hours are guaranteed, you will be the first sent home. With no benefits you should be paid more than normal rate. It's good that they will give you a 12 week

  12. Pay check??

    RNewbie replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was bummed. I never had a full time job before. Didn't realize the amount of taxes that would be taken out being single w no dependents. Also, got really depressed realizing that I made more working...

  13. Core Measures

    RNewbie replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work at uses a scale (like the Braden scale) to see if the pt is at risk. Depending on the number the dr will order proper anticoagulant therapy. The other options on the form are scds,...

  14. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    RNewbie replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    what? how is this legal, and how are you the one who got in

  15. Outpatient nursing positions HELP

    RNewbie replied to NURSELYNETTE's topic in Travel

    I've seen outpatient onc positions with american mobile. I'm not sure if the positions are plentiful in that specialty tho. I've also heard that American mobile pays low but has plenty of positions...

  16. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

    RNewbie replied to kobebryant's topic in California Nursing

    Forgot to answer your question. Pay in Ca depends on where you live. Northern Ca pays $50-60 base while southern Ca pays $30-40 base. Also depends on how much you will be offered for your exp. The job...

  17. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

    RNewbie replied to kobebryant's topic in California Nursing

    I seriously admire you for working two full time jobs. I wish I had that kind of motivation. I could have all my debt paid off if I could do that for six months. I'm sure with working all the time you...

  18. Changing our colors again- rant.

    RNewbie replied to beeker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've never thought about goodwill, but that's a great idea. OP, have you tried Walmart? They have really cheap scrubs. Target also sells cheap scrubs, but online only. I also found a website...

  19. Cedars-Sinai Job Fair

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone?

  20. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    RNewbie replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was interviewing for a cocktail server position at a casino nightclub. I got lost, ended up being about 40 min late. When I walk into the interview room, there is a panel of judges. Everyone was...

  21. Agency Nursing as a 'New Grad'

    RNewbie replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's how agency nursing is. Each time you go to the facility you will learn more and more. Always document well bc I find that agency nurses are the first to be thrown under the bus when things go...

  22. Simulation lab?

    RNewbie replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Maybe someone in HR made a mistake and thinks you are a new hire employee! Anywhoo, just go with it...it'll be easy money for those

  23. Simulation lab?

    RNewbie replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Is this a travel assignment? I'm surprised you get 3 weeks of orientation. Sorry, I'm not familiar with that

  24. I'm a newbie!

    RNewbie replied to jpowell6024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, I've never heard of that so I won't be much

  25. I'm a newbie!

    RNewbie replied to jpowell6024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats, what is joint