Art_Vandelay

Art_Vandelay

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  1. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Even though it's a "no-win" situation, can I come work for you anyway? We've bonded in this thread. I'm not being facetious...well, I guess I am sort of because I doubt we're in the same state....

  2. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    So why is non disclosure viewed so heinously by employers? I view my work practices as ethically sound, and don't want to come across as "questionable" in any way. But, I REALLY want this job...so...

  3. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Aw, thanks. :) I appreciate your honesty. I value genuine feedback and try not to take anything

  4. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    That stinks, but yeah, I have to agree I've seen it too. On a previous floor I worked one of the pregnant nurses was also the laziest. Then again, she was also the one sitting down charting 5...

  5. New Nurse, New Friends!

    Art_Vandelay replied to nursything's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't force anything. I would focus on your patients(as you are), and friendships will develop over time. I have great friends from previous nursing workplaces. You'll find introverts out...

  6. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Oh, and one other thing, my maternity care is at the same hospital as the interview and has been fabulous. I would love to compliment the care I've received at that hospital in the inverview, but am...

  7. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    OK, I'm pretending I'm the hiring manager. "You're perfect, and

  8. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Ugh, I would never play the "pregnant card." My last full time position, I NEVER called off except once when I was truly sick with an URI and had a doctor's note to prove it. We had people call off...

  9. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Hi Mulan, No, this is not my first job. I am showing...I'm 5 and a half months, but not too

  10. RN Pre-Employment Tests =(

    Art_Vandelay replied to Sunf1owerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, those personality tests are bologna, and in fact, there IS a right answer, but they tell you there's not. BS! Once you wise up to the test, you will know what answers they are looking for....

  11. Visitor silencing neighboring alarms

    Art_Vandelay replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow, that IS a big deal. The patient is your responsibility, and she has no right to do that. No wonder the patient was scared. Someone who is not the patient's nurse or doctor helping herself to...

  12. Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience as a CNA, student nurse, and nurse, I could name at least two or three two-faced and gossipy nursing staff who have made very demeaning comments about their co-workers. However, that...

  13. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, So, here is my story. I am new to town and have a connection to a local hospital; like many places, in this town competition is still pretty fierce. My husband's co-worker's wife works...

  14. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again! I will give her a call. While I appreciate the advice, I tend to agree with the posters with regards to not going to her office. My former nurse manager's office was in an...

  15. Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse or not, some people are just dirtbags. The stressful environment and long work hours play a part, but that's not an excuse for people with nasty personalities. People have different tolerance...

  16. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so

  17. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    But I could go in and update if that's what you're

  18. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I did, but at the time I submitted it I didn't know her name. I can update the cover letter and resume at any time, but chances are she has already looked at

  19. Still overwhelmed...

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have read several threads r/t online RN to BSN programs, and I still feel overwhelmed. And I still have questions... 1)The Clinical component? Does it matter? Some schools require it, some do...

  20. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

    Art_Vandelay replied to determined2doit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good or bad, people are more direct and don't hide their true opinions on an anonymous forum, especially when they won't encounter you in day-to-day interactions. I'm sorry you're frustrated. IMHO,...

  21. Still overwhelmed...

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been just applying to hospitals. Please please please don't make me go back to SNF. I saw such lack of ethics

  22. Still overwhelmed...

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for sharing all your experiences. :) Microtutor: I will look into hybrid programs as I haven't seen any of those. LobotRN, the program I like does have a clinical component and is...

  23. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ha!! I wish I had learned this sooner! I had one CNA that I will never forget who walked all over me for a while until I finally stood my ground. I thought being nice would work; Ha!! I finally...

  24. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, I don't have much advice, just empathy as I struggled with this too. IMHO, there are three types of CNAs. The first type, you never have to ask to do anything. They always jump to help, have...

  25. CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    Art_Vandelay replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Did we work on the same