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I worked at a sub-acute with 15 years of nursing experience, but, no sub-acute experience and they gave me 4 weeks. I still needed more. The point is that one week may be good for someone with direct experience, but, for anyone else you need at least...

In nursing school, I tried to take an apical pulse with my first and second fingers pressed against the chest.

I have a diploma and have never made less than a nurse with a bachelor's degree. They only care that you are a registered nurse. I thought I gained a tremendous amount more hands-on training in the diploma program. We were in the hospital from day on...

"Be nice....I dispense the HAPPY PILLS"

I just sufferred through 5 one-on-one interviews and two telephone interviews before getting hired for my dream job. At first, I thought they were nuts for putting me through that, then, I realized they were looking for someone to join their family a...

I'm in the same situation as you, mAGGI. I'm looking to start my own business and don't feel as if I should be giving advice in this area. If I were you, I'd include these skills on my resume and post it on Monster. I was saught out by several compan...

Maura, did you get a job with Maxum (Centrus)? I heard a new nurse started at a case I am working in Harwich with a Psych history, but, won't be returning. I was just wondering if that was you.

The facility I worked at, it was not uncommon to have one nurse to 40 patients on the LTC floor. They called it "the med pass from hell". Good luck. Let me know what you end up doing.

Well, I've been with them for a month now and can tell you a few things. First, they don't do skilled visits anymore. They are strictly a private duty agency. I like that, though. Rather than driving everywhere, I go to one home and stay there for th...

May I ask what agencies are paying these rates, Alvindudley?

I'm hoping that they are referring to the orientation where they make you watch movies and fill out compliancy tests for three days. If they are not, run. A new grad needs at least 4 weeks one-on-one orientation and then maybe an additional month on ...

It's sounds like Case Management to me. I subcontract from a company in Maine (I live in Massachusetts) to Case Manage patients that insurance companies consider a "risk". I get paid to meet the patient, interview to determine needs, streamline docto...

Wow! What a tremendous source of information you are. I can't thank you enough and I can honestly say your dreams are coming true....you have certainly helped me start my own business. I live on Cape Cod, Mass. There is one Wound Center that physicia...

I am shoulder deap in starting my own Wound Consulting business. I have a business plan, web site and education materials. I'm having trouble figuring out how to get paid. I've read on these postings that only a NP can bill Medicare, but, from what I...

Forget the NP unless your goal is work for a medical practice. The NP at my doctor's office told me she gets paid $30,000/year. No lie. Granted, we don't do this job for the money, but, $30,000 is ridiculous particularly when you factor in the increa...

I'm still waiting to start, Maura, but, I'll let you know when I do. The entrance process is quite vigorous which I think speaks volumes for their staff. First, I had to complete two very thorough tests on general nursing and pharaceuticals. Second, ...

I am starting next week at Centrus in Plymouth. I've seen some mixed messages on these posts about them, but, the jury is still out for me. What drew me to them was the ability to combine both skilled visits and private visits. I can do 4 visits on W...

I live on Cape Cod and know about a few local agencies. The VNA doesn't pay, but, they have great education. It might be good to start with if you are new to home care. They offerred me $24/hour as an RN with 10 years experience. Gentiva pays around ...