rnmaven

rnmaven

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  1. Nurses wearing white

    rnmaven replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! I am overwhelmed by the 50 replies that have been posted on this thread! I appreciated the variety of opinions on this topic and thank everyone who posted for their honesty and insights! When I...

  2. Wound Vac

    rnmaven replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    My son is applying to colleges for a PT major and I was also surprised to learn about the role of Physical Therapy in wound care. They have an entire semester devoted to wound care and are actually...

  3. NJ staffing legislation

    rnmaven replied to trita's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    This issue is an important one but I don't see nurses at the bedside actively pushing to educate legislators on how important an issue this is. I will be writing a letter about my experience caring...

  4. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I never worked in LTC as a nurse. It wouldn't be for me but if they are willing to sponsor you to come to the US I guess you could just come here and tough it out. That would allow you time to scout...

  5. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Poor........don't know the exact specifics, guess you'd have to apply, interview and see what you get offered. A few years ago I asked at Jersey Shore what someone with 5 years of experience would get...

  6. Salary to live in New Jersey?

    rnmaven replied to laurasc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I read some of the other input on your question and would have to say that I don't know how a couple earning $100,000 or $150,000 could even afford to live in NJ. I myself made $96,000 last year and...

  7. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks so much for your feedback. I know HUP from my previous years of experience in sales and also from personal experience with having had surgery there. I have nothing but nice things to say...

  8. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    This post is in response to a few other posts I've read on this thread. In general, my recommendation to new grads is to get as much experience as possible in a high accuity, university hospital....

  9. Working in Hospitals

    rnmaven replied to MichaelSSSS's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Michael, Thanks for your question........I'm surprised you haven't had more responses ....as you noted.......there's always alot of complaining from nurses about the hospital work......but you only...

  10. Resume Help Please

    rnmaven replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi again! Don't just list your nursing experience then.......your computer skills and business skills will help set you apart. You can send me your resume to review. I'll send you a PM with my email...

  11. Resume Help Please

    rnmaven replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi again! Don't just list your nursing experience then.......your computer skills and business skills will help set you apart. You can send me your resume to review. I'll send you a PM with my email...

  12. Resume Help Please

    rnmaven replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Christine,My resume is very involved so I don't think it will help you. But basically, you just need to list what you've been doing in your current job. I then have a section that lists my...

  13. Resume Help Please

    rnmaven replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Christine,My resume is very involved so I don't think it will help you. But basically, you just need to list what you've been doing in your current job. I then have a section that lists my...

  14. Do you pay for own physical?

    rnmaven replied to cannoli's topic in Agency Nurses

    If you are working agency you probably have to pay for your own physicals. My agency requires annuals......you can usually stretch it out until they are under the gun from JCAHO or state audits. For...

  15. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    rnmaven replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Your "off topic" part of your post should be posted as a new discussion! That will open a can of worms!:) Here's what it all comes down to..........from a former Nursing assistant, unit clerk,...

  16. Roll Call New Jersey nurses

    rnmaven posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    HI!! I just noticed and responded to a roll call on New York nurses and thought I'd start a thread for NJ! Tell us about yourself and where you work. It seems like this is a small group of nurses...

  17. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Dear JaimealmostRN, I wouldn't go to such an extreme as to single out Rahway as risky.......I have worked in alot of different hospitals and continue to do time at Rahway through the agency. It is no...

  18. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i'm not sure what the pay scale is for lpns in nj.......but i have heard that you can do fairly well working agency in long term care or assisted living facilities......like $30-$34/hr. look around...

  19. Roll call for NY

    rnmaven replied to NursesRmofun's topic in New York Nursing

    I take it that you are in the Oneonta area? I know some students from Hartwick who tell me about the no sun the valley story. (They ski with us at Windham)Anyway, thought I'd answer the roll call...

  20. nurses are fortunate

    rnmaven replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    Of course no one is immune to layoffs, but where can you find a profession these days where you can meet great people and work in a caring environment? I returned to the bedside after 17 years of...

  21. Need advice on recommended experience

    rnmaven replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Agency Nurses

    CRITICAL CARE!!! If you have a background in critical care you will never be out of agency work. If you work critical care and are not a critical care snob, you can tell the hospital that you'll...

  22. Lpn Vs. Rn Can This Be True

    rnmaven replied to sakuramom's topic in Agency Nurses

    Agency work isn't for everyone but if you can be flexible and you are a good nurse you will never be out of work. In the NY metro area RN's are getting between $45 to $55 per hour. Most give you...

  23. Knowing What Nurses Want: Nurse Satisfaction... do you agree with Press Ganey survey?

    rnmaven replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that the Press-Ganey study is interesting information and at least is an attempt to explore the issues regarding workplace and job satisfaction for nurses. In general, when I look at the...

  24. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    rnmaven replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA while I was in High School and my first year of Nursing School. It was in a nursing home and I got this very strange idea that nursing was easy because we CNA's did all the work......BOY...

  25. Team building

    rnmaven replied to nickelsrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that the key to good teamwork is communication and respect for others. I agree with the post re: Dale Carnegie because in my former career I took Dale Carnegie.....one of the most important...