kathy48

kathy48

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  1. VA proficiency

    kathy48 replied to VA Nurse1's topic in Government, Military

    I'm having similar issue with going for my nurse 3. I have developed an SOP for our nurses to carry Narcan to home visits. I have developed an entire dept Roles and responsibility/ Masters in nursing...

  2. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    I think degrees and knowing someone in leadership gets you promoted but the initial pay scale is according to nursing experience and meeting criteria so like an RN in Califoria may start at 90,000...

  3. New Grad VA RN

    kathy48 replied to VCA123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    most I've seen ban automatically nurse 2. but I have a man and I'm a nurse 2. every wo years you go up a step about 7-10 steps per level

  4. VA HIRING Process 2020

    kathy48 replied to Lll123gh's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't need reference letters but maybe because I worked there three years ago and had to leave for medical

  5. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    No I'm sorry I

  6. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Yes the do the background checks. But I can't remember if they were before or after they made the offer. They def call reference before offer. It was horrible I white knuckled it to work and back...

  7. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on the need like I was hired fairly quickly because the need was great. I interviewed in may and started in august. No body wanted my job because of the commute to two different outpatient...

  8. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    I think it's a good sign they usually inform after the first phone interview if you did not get

  9. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm sorry I just realized I didn't answer your question. I did spend a few hours a day at it say two or three each night between reading/research/discussion/writing. I printed exerpts from Electronic...

  10. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes it was pretty much like a regular schedule. I usually took three days a week off. Depends on the work load. Once I learned to Pace my work. I still used my local University to have a quiet library...

  11. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I finished the program. It was very well worth it . I worked very

  12. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    kathy48 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    I was hired at at Nurse II level II with a Masters Degree and teaching experience. Also 10 years as an RN experience. I know that a new grad RN started in the same organization at 5,000 more and...

  13. Can somebody please inform if there are any RN jobs available in Southern CA

    kathy48 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Can somebody please inform if there are any RN jobs available in Southern CA, I also have to find housing. My daughter is going to school (college) there and so is her bf of 7 years, so they want to...

  14. Can somebody please inform if there are any RN jobs available in Southern CA

    kathy48 replied to kathy48's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks

  15. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi just finishing this up my MSN Ed.was a very enlightening and rigorous program with positive feedback from community organizations for the school is highly accredited and major health care players...

  16. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    May I ask where you did your CNS? Was it possible to do it online? I am half way through my MSN Ed. at UOP.

  17. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    kathy48 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi I felt the same way but the class was just a very rudamentary accounting overview in relation to health care. If you take it as a basic way to balance a budget or design your departments financial...

  18. Considering becoming a nurse for a drug rehab center any advise?

    kathy48 replied to LadyVengeance's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked 1 yr. drug and alcohol, the pay was not good; one is supposed to be there for altruistic reasons....ummmmm The patients can be very needy and manipulative, but that type of nursing is a real...

  19. No jobs in florida for new grads

    kathy48 replied to pmeeksSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have been an RN for 4 years but only worked in LTC. Now, I cannot find a job in a hospital to save my life. I have applied to about 50 positions and spent much money on personal interview travel,...

  20. RN lied.. will I get into trouble?

    kathy48 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    always document RN informed or reported to nursing supervisor with time and

  21. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

    kathy48 replied to carebearsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lol This reminds me of the overconfident "super nurse" who gave 2cc's of air with an I.M. of Vanco Has anyone ever heard of

  22. Has anyone successfully completed an LVN-to-RN program?

    kathy48 replied to Megn510's topic in LPN to RN

    Dear "A New Start"; Are you talking to me?? LOL. I know, now I want a hospital job but at my age and in this economy, with no acute care med surg or tele experience, I am finding it very hard to find...

  23. Has anyone successfully completed an LVN-to-RN program?

    kathy48 replied to Megn510's topic in LPN to RN

    I received my LVN in 1984. Worked hospital throughout the mid to late eighties when we were not able to do I.V.'s or some other tasks now available to LVN graduates. I went back to nursing school in...

  24. smokers

    kathy48 replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    I am a smoker. I get to smoke on my break. We can go to a gazeebo behind the LTC where I work. It is cold some nights and very dark. Our safety is def compromised but it is our decision. I have been...

  25. Too Smart for Rehab Nursing

    kathy48 replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

    I have also only worked LTC/Rehab since graduating from BSN school in 2006. I was immediately put into a supervisory role due to being the only RN in the building on 3-11. I was a fresh graduate and...