pockunit ADN, RN

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    At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    pockunit replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    People don't really try to resuscitate in these cases, right? Please tell me people don't try in these
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    Really interesting NYT article about Mississippi's health care system

    pockunit posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    and how they're learning from
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    I think I'm getting FIRED on Monday...

    pockunit replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still
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    How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    pockunit replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Rawr, zombie thread! 1. ADN 2. Great White North 3. per diem RN 4. $25/hr 5. hard to say since it's per diem, but I could make $50K if I worked full-time. 6. I HAVE A JOB. I like that it's community...
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    I got the job!

    pockunit posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just got the call and I start my training on Monday. It's per diem, and no guarantee past a 12-week maternity leave, but I'll take 12 weeks over 0. All told so far, I've put out 30 applications,...
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    How long is it taking to land your 1st new grad job?

    pockunit replied to BotoxBaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May, and had my first interviews over the last two weeks. One phone with HR, then one f2f with a nurse, then one with the clinic manager. They called for references today. No bites on...
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    What type of volunteering do you do?

    pockunit replied to arvolina's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do: Red Cross (disaster action team and disaster health services) Local marathon medical tent Local mental health social club Local school health screenings (scoliosis, head lice, vision) I think...
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    Interview questions: What do you ask?

    pockunit posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview today and I'm finishing up my list of things to ask. I'm always looking for more ideas of things to bring up, so please fire them at
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    Searching for knock off crocs - they have holes on top that look like a flower...

    pockunit replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    I love my fauks so much I am literally wearing the soles off of them. Now they make them out of a different rubber and they suck. I've never seen the ones you described, but have you considered the...
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    Interview questions: What do you ask?

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a great list,
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    Help with case study!!!

    pockunit replied to SarahT316's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know, maybe you'd want to check vitals if 200 mL of blood just shoots out of the ng
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    Do you think Dental Hygienists make more than Nurses? (RN)

    pockunit replied to keithm1012's topic in General Nursing

    What are YOUR
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    Help with case study!!!

    pockunit replied to SarahT316's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is for a final? Are you allowed to get outside
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    Phone interviews

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Woohoo, I have an in-person interview this week! Guess I have to brush off my portfolio and buy some clothes. Blech. I'ma spend the next few days practicing that conflict c coworker answer, because it...
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    Phone interviews

    pockunit posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a phone interview tomorrow (hey!), and I'm curious if anyone else has had any, and if they followed the general in-person interview script. I'm not sure how to prepare,
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    Filling the gap

    pockunit posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I'm thinking ahead and being neurotic, like I do. I'm applying for any and all RN positions that seem reasonable (i.e. I meet the minimum requirements, etc.). IF I manage to land a job in LTC,...
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    Jobs with contracts

    pockunit posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are jobs available near me that require a contract for hire. Generally, they say you have to put in X hours for them to get a return on their investment. So maybe you work FT for 6 months before...
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    Jobs with contracts

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, you DO owe if you leave early, which is why I am leery of
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    Jobs with contracts

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I get that it isn't about "me" per se, but it is something worth considering when job hunting,
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    Bug-Out-Bag for natural disasters

    pockunit replied to cyntrim's topic in General Nursing

    I lovelovelove first aid kits and things like that. Give me a kit to put together and I'm pretty much in hog heaven. We've never had bugout bags, but when the kids were little, they each had a tub in...
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    Job market in MN/WI (What are our chances?)

    pockunit replied to friendlyfox's topic in General Nursing

    The market is hideous in the Twin Ports,
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    Really interesting NYT article about Mississippi's health care system

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep, that's the one. Have you read it? It was pretty interesting, and amazing to see how it
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    Really interesting NYT article about Mississippi's health care system

    pockunit replied to pockunit's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is also a link to a New Yorker article by Atul Gawande (an *excellent* health care writer, btw), about a similar project in NJ. If you have any interest in health care policy and how to make hc...
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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    pockunit replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't. I don't. I'm not. Sorry I couldn't have shadowed with
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    Normal to be nervous as hell?

    pockunit replied to brittykbritt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What if you're