Rick Walters

Rick Walters

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  1. Any nurses out there hired by a hospital after a minor felony on their record?

    Rick Walters replied to RN-NewGrad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OK - First drop the "I didn't do it" once you plead guilty that doesn't matter anymore - you are guilty period. I am a staffing coordinator for a large hospital. Believe it or not I get a good amount...

  2. Interview Attire Recommendations

    Rick Walters replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am the staffing coordinator for a large hospital. Although a suit isn't required - those who wear one are remembered. Groovy Jeff hits the nail on the head - We see so many people all competing for...

  3. Background check came back clear???

    Rick Walters replied to Spikey9001's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The question on our application reads "have you been arrested within the past 10 years" it does not ask if you were convicted - just arrested. We have had a number of applicants who answered no to the...

  4. Will this keep me from being a nurse?

    Rick Walters replied to Yellosub1212's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree with the advice above you need to check with your state board of nursing. But I can offer this - be honest on all applications by disclosing the conviction. I am a staffing coordinator and can...

  5. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    Rick Walters replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In our hospital the starting pay is close 66k vs 68k (before differentials) however as you gain experience you will find that as a BSN you will make much more than the ADN. Top pay as a ASN is 88k...