naturalome

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1. So do you actually take your breaks?

   naturalome replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

   Im in the exact situation ( except Im a RN), Ive never seen any1 take their 2-15min breaks( except a pcas on 2nd/3rd shift-when its slower). At my job, you have to swipe in out for your 30min break...Ive seen all pcas take their break. Some Rns take ...

2. Best place to order scrubs online?

   naturalome replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Uniform/Gear

   2nd to marcus uniforms- the store location. Its not in the safest neighborhood but lots of selection for a great price. I'll let out my secret...Biddles scrub shop. Best prices on grey's anatomy sets (& other barco brands). Take an extra 10% for ...

3. Please help! Pre-Nursing w. Scoliosis and Harrington Rod placement

   naturalome replied to Flamom's topic in Disabilities

   I also have harrington rods, almost 3/4 of spine is fused. Im a recent graduate RN, and it has not caused any issues with the hiring process. My spinal fusion hasnt caused any issues in my life but I know that lifting/pushing/pulling 50lbs could hurt...

4. Asked why I want to do office over hospital in interview...

   naturalome replied to W, RN's topic in New Nurse

   I know a lot of nurses may perfer a hospital setting, and it does provide " a well rounded experience". Although, I would take a clinic job, in a heart beat. Thats my dream job, I just like the office enviroment more. I think you should apply every...

5. Extendicare Care Dress Code

   naturalome replied to naturalome's topic in Geriatric

   toydemon- that was nicely worded. I have figured it out, I really need to look out for myself & be my own advocate. To top it off, cooprate office told me which location to go to for full time hours. Then when I was filling out paperwork at or...

6. Extendicare Care Dress Code

   naturalome replied to naturalome's topic in Geriatric

   Thanx...tiffanygn. I wanted to know if a specific scrub color was neccessary but you answered it--color of our choice.

7. Extendicare Care Dress Code

   naturalome posted a topic in Geriatric

   This is random, & maybe I'll get a reply... After, over 50 applications, and 3 interviews( different places), I finally got 1 job offer to a LTC facility--Extendicare. I know it's a national company...So does anyone know what the dress code is fo...

8. Young Looking Nurses

   naturalome replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Nursing

   Im 29 and look like Im straight out of high school, its been a life long curse ( with comments all my adult life) but Ive learned to make the best of it. I too look young, skinny and the 5'1 height doesnt help either. I agree that confidence and ass...

9. Newgrad RN LTC or hospital ?

   naturalome replied to naturalome's topic in Geriatric

   So, is LTC stress more about time management stress with meds and charting? Heres more about myself: Bad with time management I cant make critical/acute care decisions on my own, I still need to bounce ideas of other nurses... Slow learner/not fast t...

10. Newgrad RN LTC or hospital ?

    naturalome posted a topic in Geriatric

    I wasnt sure where to post this ( career advise, 1st year rn,ltc etc.) but anyways... Im a RN new grad who has some job offers & Im not sure what career direction I should go, any advise? I had an interview at a LTC place & was offered a job...

11. Pediatric office interview- TODAY!!

    naturalome replied to Faith0203's topic in Career Support

    Wow, it sounds like you have an advantage to work there ( since you know them). This is so funny, I also had an interview at peds office as a new grad. Did they tell you home much a rn at the office makes? Im debating clinc,ltc or hospital....hmmm.

12. Froedtert New Grad

    naturalome replied to nurseme3's topic in Wisconsin

    New grad positions? Times have changed. I just talked to nurse recruiter and she said since it was a competive market that I should only apply for med surg positions that dont require any experience...i asked if there was any and she told me to keep ...

13. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    naturalome replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in New Nurse

    Aubrey...I just talked to a nurse recruiter and she told me that she cant hire a RN as a CNA for liablity reasons...so theres goes that idea for us....but Im not sure if thats applies to a RN working as a LPN--Im still going to apply to those jobs. ...

14. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    naturalome replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in New Nurse

    Aubrey, Im in the same boat..Ive applied to about 40 positions so far, and no luck...yet. I also live in a very competive city. Basicly, I still apply at hospital oppertoonities--but lets face it, there not hiring new grads. I know you said you appli...

15. MATC petition process for Jan 09 students

    naturalome replied to craigm's topic in Wisconsin

    This is random but if any current or soon to be MATC students want my used scrub tops, you can have them for free. I remember them not being cheap& you have to pay for the patch etc. I have 2, size small.