Student Mom to Three

Student Mom to Three

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  1. VA- The mysterious on boarding process

    Student Mom to Three posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey all- Received a tentative offer via phone call and email today for a position at the VA. Really surprised...and happy....and unsure. I have read over many of the threads on here about the VA...

  2. RN forging doc's signature

    Student Mom to Three posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's right. Today an RN I work with forged a pathology requisition slip. I don't know why he did it, but if I had to hazard a guess it would be that he didn't want to wait for the doc to sign...

  3. RN forging doc's signature

    Student Mom to Three replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! Actually I'm not a student- been an RN for about three years and the RN in question is my coworker. At my hospital we don't co-sign for the docs....it was a forgery. I know...

  4. Working Out 6- 7 days a week

    Student Mom to Three replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I run 4-5 miles on the treadmill at my hospital's fitness center each day before work. I work M-F. I'm pushing 50 and find that I have a lot more energy and a much better day when I

  5. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    No desk jobs for me. I had one of those, disliked it and headed to nursing school. I have worked in ASCs and loved it! Now I am in the endo suite in a hospital. I love procedures! The work itself...

  6. Thank you for all you do!

    Student Mom to Three replied to fetch's topic in Gastroenterology

    You made me smile! I see my role as an endo RN to take what is a pretty crummy day for the patient and make it as decent as humanly possible. I'm glad that my fellow RNs have the same attitude and...

  7. What's the most propofol you seen administered during an endo procedure?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Gottago's topic in Gastroenterology

    The most I have witnessed is slightly upward of 600mg. I am curious as to what you mean by the dosing is controversial? I have seen propofol administered by CRNAs and anesthesiologists, and I have...

  8. Music Therapy in the PACU and Pre op area

    Student Mom to Three replied to sadeade's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wrote a nursing school paper on providing individualized music in PACU! Pts don't need to listen to all that garbage going on around them. It's hard to feel good when the person next to you,...

  9. Doctor or Dockworker?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's all about knowing your effing

  10. Not sure if nursing if for me

    Student Mom to Three replied to nhunt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No even remotely

  11. Not sure if nursing if for me

    Student Mom to Three replied to nhunt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hated CNA training, but had to have it for acceptance into nursing school. Really, really hated it. Love nursing!! It would be important to explore why you dislike CNA work. For me (and I may get...

  12. Federal Resume help

    Student Mom to Three replied to AFwife727's topic in Government, Military

    Really? Interview every applicant who meets minimum qualifications? I have never heard that. Sounds crazy time consuming and very inefficient. Maybe I misunderstood what you

  13. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Job closing to interview: about a week Interview to offer: about a week Offer to start date: 5

  14. All white male nursing shoes available in wide

    Student Mom to Three replied to nohlsson1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try

  15. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I am about to start with the VA. I have a BS in psych and an ADN. I have 2.5 yrs total RN experience with about one year of the very specific specialty I was hired into. I was boarded at Nurse 1 level...

  16. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Student Mom to Three replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who cares what they are doing? Frankly, it is absolutely none of your business. Quit being such a

  17. 4.0 in nursing school?

    Student Mom to Three replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    I did it. 4.0 for all my prereqs and nursing school. I have three kids but didn't have to work outside the home. Although it was nice having that "with highest honors" on my diploma and resume, it...

  18. Anyone ever apply for federal position with a Schedule A letter?

    Student Mom to Three replied to AFwife727's topic in Government, Military

    I do not know how to interpret the following statement, but maybe you do. I found it on the USAjobs website. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA...

  19. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I got called for an interview several days or a week after the posted closing date. I don't know how well the usajobs site keeps up with your status. Mine never made it to the "referred"...

  20. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, and to answer your specific question I was contacted by the unit's nurse manager about three days after the job close date to schedule an

  21. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Well, Vwpenn, I start at the VA next month and the whole process has taken 6 months from application to start date. Patience and perseverance are key. I don't know what the "you're a candidate"...

  22. New Grad in Portland, Oregon and I can't find a job

    Student Mom to Three replied to Lulu16RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have your WA license? That would open up more opportunities for you as well. As a new grad in the PDX area (about 2 1/2 yrs ago) I started as a school RN for a couple of months....then went to...

  23. manikin names?

    Student Mom to Three replied to jessnelson719's topic in General Students

    My very favorite mannequin name ever is Willy Makit. I still laugh when I think of us coding ol' Willy in nursing

  24. Anatomy of a crash cart

    Student Mom to Three replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

    Carts are all different where I've worked. You need to get friendly with the one that is closest to

  25. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, getting hired is definitely the easy part. I interviewed end of April and will start in October. This whole process has been a comedy of errors for me: my HR rep leaving the dept and leaving my...