cutekittenj

cutekittenj

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  1. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey no problem. I work in the Savannah location too. I work nights. It was the hardest decision that I've ever made. I didn't really like the two year commitment and I am not a big fan of long term...

  2. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    At the particular select I work at, we do have a self scheduling.The person who does the schedule after everyone writes it in does a good job letting everyone get what they want or at least very close...

  3. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

    cutekittenj replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Unfortunately they don't hire LPN's anymore. They are sending the LPN we have back to school for her RN degree. They are paying for it though. The one we have works 12 hours. I'm sorry I couldn't...

  4. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you don't mind long term acute care it's a great place to work. Especially if you have great coworkers to work around. It's a lot of hard work. Most days you will be busy but some days are not so...

  5. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there. Honestly, the best shift to work is nights. Days are so crazy. I worked on days for 2 weeks during my orientation and knew nights would be better. U get more patients,5 to 6, as oppose to...

  6. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah it's only 2.50. Is it more at other

  7. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

    cutekittenj replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Okay. I'm glad. I just read my post and I hope I didn't scare you. It's not all bad. Just a lot of hard work. I for the most part enjoy it just get overwhelmed at times. But yes I am willing to answer...

  8. Anyone from Select Specialty Knows?

    cutekittenj replied to caryrey02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Starting pay for the one in Savannah GA is 22 an hour. The night diff is 2.50. If you work on Sat or Sun, you will get an extra 10 dollars added to your base pay. I hope this

  9. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

    cutekittenj replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey. I hope I'm not too late. I currently work at the one in Savannah,GA. I'm a new grad(I graduated in December 2010) and I'll let you know my perspective. so far it is really overwhelming b/c it is...

  10. New Grad Jobs In SC, NC, and GA

    cutekittenj replied to Shannon Nicole's topic in Nursing Career

    Opps. Sorry for responding so late. I hope I am not too late. Effingham County hospital are not hiring any new grads right now. The human resources said it is due to the fact that it is a small...

  11. RN looking to join Army National Guard but...

    cutekittenj replied to lwood336's topic in Government, Military

    I thought about doing that. The only reason I'm a little nervous about doing that is from what I have heard, it is hard to transfer from being an E-4 to a nurse. I really want to use my nursing degree...

  12. RN looking to join Army National Guard but...

    cutekittenj replied to lwood336's topic in Government, Military

    Hey ma'am. You are not too old to join. I believe the national guard requirement is 47 and reserves is 41 or 42. I'm trying to join myself cuz I've always wanted to. I'm ready for the challenge. I'm...

  13. Starting Wage in Waycross?

    cutekittenj replied to Kristina112380's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey there. I actually am not going to be taking the position at this time anymore due to time and unforeseen occurrences. But if I decide to go that route, I will keep you

  14. <NEW GRAD for a year now, NO JOB!

    cutekittenj replied to Winnie93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for that. It was just so discouraging to hear that from my friend who can't get out of the mental health field b/c the hospitals around here don't consider that real nursing skills. I hope...

  15. New Grad Jobs In SC, NC, and GA

    cutekittenj replied to Shannon Nicole's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey there. Sorry for all those typos in my previous post. Yikes 2,000. That is a lot of applicants. If you do want to try and apply to Savannah there will be some openings at Memorial University...

  16. New Grad Jobs In SC, NC, and GA

    cutekittenj replied to Shannon Nicole's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey there.What part of GA do you want to relocate to? I live in Savannah,Ga and let me tell you, this is not a great place for new graduate nurses. Memorial University Medical Center has a peds unit...

  17. <NEW GRAD for a year now, NO JOB!

    cutekittenj replied to Winnie93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    YAY! You got a job! I've heard horror stories of people getting into a mental health job and not being able to get out b/c most places don't consider that "real" nursing skills.Hopefully that won't...

  18. Question about your first job as an RN

    cutekittenj replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    Hey calm down relax. She didn't ask to be criticize or be told she is in the wrong field. Now to your question. It can happen. My friend from nursing school got an 8-5 job mon-fri no holiday's no...

  19. Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses??

    cutekittenj replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    I do see what you are saying. Working for whoever you want to is great so you won't be tide down, however if a person has a lot of student loan debt, then that may have to be put on hold. It sucks...

  20. This Is How To Pass The Nclex!!!

    cutekittenj replied to Sugar383's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY! Congrats on how you passed. I'm going to suggest this to some of my colleagues! You are so

  21. GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    cutekittenj replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    You have an awesome goal. I'm between travel nurse and military nurse. I just hate that Savannah is one of your choices and they suck as far as job offers but I'll keep you in formed about this...

  22. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    cutekittenj replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    This is definitely a sensitive topic because of all the different views and you bring out good points. However it really is a shame to say that JW's can't be nurses b/c they are great nurses. I...

  23. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    cutekittenj replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    From my understanding it would be like your supporting blood transfusions. So in turn that would make one a hypocrite. It'll be like "So you won't spike the bag but you'll sign off on it?" See what...

  24. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    cutekittenj replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Hey thanks for the question. It actually happened to me first hand. They asked if I wanted a blood transfusion and I refused because I hate receiving blood that is not my own. They told me I would die...

  25. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    cutekittenj replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I understand you. When you have a religion, you stick by it regardless of what anyone thinks. If someone doesn't agree with you, they will get over it. Patients are important and deserve the best care...