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kerussll

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  1. How long is the wait after an interview?

    kerussll posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was called in for a general human resources interview nearly 3 weeks ago. While I was there the nurse recruiter seemed impressed with me, and called in the nurse manager of the NICU. (I did my...

  2. Med-surg or NICU first?

    kerussll replied to Neonatal WannaB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Go right into the NICU. It really bothers me when people say you need a year in med-surge nursing. NICU is a different world. You will have to re-learn everything in a bit of a different way when you...

  3. Listing hire date vs start date on resume

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    Simple question: Is it bad that I've listed my hire date on my resume instead of my start date? There is a 1 month difference between the two. I'm a fairly new nurse and wanted to take credit for any...

  4. Listing hire date vs start date on resume

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Now I am confused! I got an offer letter on December 6th saying I got the job and what I would be making hourly, etc. I started orientation on January 17th. They have on file my "date of hire" (that's...

  5. Listing hire date vs start date on resume

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    None, obviously. Why do you think I'm asking this

  6. Problems with verifying my past employment

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm so frustrated and stressed out about this I want to cry. Here's the situation: I've been hired for my dream job pending passing the background check and having my references check out. It's been...

  7. checking residuals

    kerussll replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It never hurts to check. I don't see why getting a PO or NG feeding last would make a difference. You are checking to see if they are digesting their food, and to verify tube placement. All good...

  8. New grad NICU program

    kerussll replied to Tarabara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    University of Iowa is hiring new grads for NICU and

  9. Getting a job in the NICU

    kerussll replied to nterenzo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just keep, keep applying. It worked for me. Even if you have to take another job in the meantime, don't stop applying for your dream job. I recently got hired in a NICU with no nursing experience...

  10. orientation. check. Computer training. check. First day..TOMORROW

    kerussll replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you will just be shadowing a nurse on your first day. That's what I did just a few days ago. Good

  11. Jobs not being advertised?

    kerussll replied to ConsideringNursing79's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from eastern Iowa and it was tough to get a job here. There were plenty of openings listed online, but didn't get a call back for about 4 months. When I finally got called in for an interview, it...

  12. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    kerussll replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yay!

  13. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    kerussll replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't listen to her. I'm a new grad who just got hired in a NICU and I love it! I think I am a bit sensitive too. Everyone is bothered by the sad things you see in an ICU, but seeing a really sick...

  14. Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    kerussll replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's common sense and courtesy to ask with as much notice as possible, but she's new and she didn't think of it earlier so that can't be fixed now. So what is the big deal with just asking another...

  15. Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    kerussll replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    That seems a little harsh. She's not saying she deserves a break already. She scheduled this before she was even hired, so it's just unfortunate timing. I see no harm asking the NM for advice about...

  16. Dr Scholl's analysis thing at Walmart

    kerussll replied to Vtachy1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried it the other day. The inserts are $50, but the analysis is free. I didn't really buy what it said about my feet. I know I have really high arches, and it said I had average ones. It also said...

  17. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    kerussll replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't see why your political views would be a problem at work. I don't even know why it would come up, honestly. What situations has it been a problem for

  18. Preceptorship in NICU - waste of time?

    kerussll replied to 3fins's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I got my new job in the NICU because of my preceptorship there before I

  19. Just a few questions from a student...

    kerussll replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Nursing

    It's not weird at all. We had quite a few guys in my graduating class and they all did really well. One nice thing about being a guy is you can get minority scholarships, because a male nursing...

  20. Dumb question about overtime

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad starting my first nursing job in a few weeks. I will be employed 80% of full time. (I would prefer full time, but the department was only looking for part time.) If I were to work an...

  21. Dumb question about overtime

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    That makes a lot of sense. But grr it's

  22. Any MSN-CNL grads out there?

    kerussll replied to anne2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am an MSN CNL grad who graduated in July. I just got hired for a "real nursing" position this month. I will be working as a staff nurse in a NICU. As of right now, I am not certified as a CNL...

  23. Getting thrown under the bus

    kerussll replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh this is why doctors need to write their OWN orders! At my hospital this is a new policy. It's great: you call the doctor, hear their order, then they put it in the computer. Once it's up, you can...

  24. new RN - income questions

    kerussll replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got hired for my first hospital RN job. The base pay is $20.84 with $1.50 night differential, and $1.50 weekend differential. Since I will be working nights I will make $22.34 an hour, $23.84...

  25. What should I do??

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and I have worked for a home health company for 2 months now. Generally, we are in homes of kids with disabilities who need minor nursing interventions such as repositioning,...