kae2010

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1. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

   kae2010 replied to agent's topic in Professionalism

   Like most people i think its ok to wear holiday earrings, pins or if its allowed a reasonable holiday scrub top. The other night I wore a Halloween scrub top and got a lot of festive comments on it, but a full costume wouldn't really be appropriate f...

2. Young Looking Nurses

   kae2010 replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Nursing

   As long as you look and act confident in what your doing you'll be fine. I've only had a hand full of patients make harmless comments about my age, and in my case its funny because I'm a lot older then I look. I was also told to not advertise my new ...

3. Determining Years of Experience

   kae2010 replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in New Nurse

   Usually those refer to years of experience as a nurse, however that doesn't mean you shouldn't apply for the job. I applied to every job I saw regardless of the posted years of experience, and I actually got hired right out of school on a floor which...

4. Can they fire you for not picking up overtime?

   kae2010 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Don't feel bad because your not required to do it and I don't think they'll fire you but if you can manage to pick it up from time to time I'd do it. Like someone else said showing your willing to help every now and then makes it easier to find cover...

5. How easy is it to get the job of choice right after graduating nursing school?

   kae2010 replied to smithjen's topic in New Nurse

   This is 100% correct. I too want either the NICU or the ED but I was more then happy to accept a job in Med/Surg after applying to over 100 different positions and hearing almost nothing back. When your ready, apply to your dream jobs and the realist...

6. Frustrated at being new!

   kae2010 replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm new like you and often have the same feelings, but we need to take each day as a learning experience and understand it will get better and easier for us with time. In regards to the age comments, I always smile and say "I look a lot younger then...

7. It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

   kae2010 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   Think back to your first day as a new RN and try and remember how scared and clueless you felt. It's overwhleming no matter your personality.

8. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

   kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey

   OMG that is GREAT news and I'm glad I could help you out. I wish you nothing but luck in your new position/career

9. Can an RN be be an nursing assistant?

   kae2010 replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

   It really depends on the state and the hospital, but most do not allow it. I graduated in May and had to resign from my job as a NA once my NCLEX results were in. The hospital and the BON said it caused too many gray areas when it came to legal scope...

10. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey

    No problem, I know how hard it is for new grads (or nurses in general) to get jobs in this economy so I was happy to help. Also in this field its all about team work and networking amongst other nurses. Good luck and you'll have to post an update whe...

11. Does this happen to you?

    kae2010 replied to NoblePath's topic in New Nurse

    I second this !00%

12. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey

    your welcome and i know how frustrated you are, but hang in there because either they will call or something better will come along. i applied to everything under the sun after graduating in may and i waited the entire summer without hearing a word, ...

13. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey

    HealthSouth is a little slow with their hiring process, so hang in there and don't get frustrated. I applied for a position with them in June got interviewed in mid-August and they finally called me back to finish the hiring process/other paperwork l...

14. I'm in a jam - need some insight

    kae2010 replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    My only suggestions is don't burn any bridges by moving without being 100% positive about this guy. Also have a job lined up out there before you even think about moving because you never know what can happen. Good luck

15. Did you get anything?

    kae2010 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My sister's bought me a Pandora bracelet for my Pinning Ceremony/Graduation and my husband got me an RN bead to put on it after I passed the boards.