79Tango

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    Terminated over the phone at night

    Hey Turd--Getting Terminated from an Agency job is not the same as being told you have Cancer... Maybe they didnt want her back on the
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    Terminated over the phone at night

    It is not at all unprofessional to Term someone over the phone. Actually getting fired over the phone is a blessing! Ive posted on this subject before but will do it again. Would you rather have...
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    Need help with cover letter...stumped!

    I wouldnt spend much time on it. Make 1-paragraph introducing yourself/skills and availability. Many will argue that nobody even uses cover letters anymore.. I believe they are still effective at...
  4. Cmon Scooty Puff.. What was it really like? Did you get "Selected"? EN Med--they will have to have "Training Schedule" & "Packing List"
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    friend had great pay and decent experience

    My thoughts are FL typically has a much lower pay scale (especially for travelers). $1700-1900/week take home?? That sounds really good. I know R.Ph & NPs that dont make that kind of
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    Nurse Practioner Diagnostic Ability

    Yes, you can be licensed in Florida as PA with an Associates degree in PA studies.. Prescription Privledges and
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    Nurse Practioner Diagnostic Ability

    What about a FL PA that is practicing with an Associates degree? Can they be compared with a MSN or
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    Career help in the Army Reserves?

    Who said anything about the National Guard/Reserves being a Part-time
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    USPHS

    Many of these smaller remote facilities have travelers as part of their business model-- meaning they depend heavily on travelers and seasonal RNs. Working these contracts and showing the Nurse...
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    Nurse Practioner Diagnostic Ability

    "I'm asking for current NPs or NP students to simply give me an idea of how far in depth they believe their diagnostic abilities go. I'm asking if they feel they can diagnose the majority of illnesses...
  11. No matter which way it goes-- You will want to keep copies of all your paperwork to provide to any potential employers. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by facing this head on. You will...
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    so.... what would YOU say?

    If you are a "Real Nurse," you should get a "Real" job instead of working
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    Career help in the Army Reserves?

    Heck yeah the Reserves can help you in finding work! In addition to the training, experience & tutition beni's you are also part of a HUGE network of family and friends. You will find many of...
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    Using BSN when you have not earned it

    At least she's not signing-- "Jane Doe BSN, ACLS, BLS, PALs" Ive seen it... We actually have a term for it. This is a classic example of something called "Fake Pimping" Its a BON violation in some...
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    I can't beleive this!

    Wow...It is still a tough position to be in. Since you are the supervisor you obviously do not have to worry about being fired over the mistake.. It seems to be heading for a show-down with you and...
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    I can't beleive this!

    It will be very hard to take the offensive on this one seeing as you made a mistake....right now should be about CYA/damage control and hoping everyone can forget about this one. Making a big deal...
  17. Burning Bridges is very bad... but then again some could say the same about typing/texting at
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    USPHS

    Starting out as a traveler is a good way to choose your facility and get hired with the Feds. I know of a few RNs that switched over to PHS after getting released by their agency. In fact there is a...
  19. You are giving a months notice.. What's the big deal if you give it to her in a few days? You already have the new job.. Its not like you need this place for a good
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    1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    Im calculating $28hr...what about travel $$? Did they offer anything? If you found your own housing through craigslist or roommate add that wouldnt be too bad. Especially as you are only being...
  21. For anyone considering military service at this time, it should be known that ALL members of the military can be "crossed over". That is, you might sign up for the Navy, then the Army experiences a...
  22. I wouldnt have even told the agency what you are doing. You should make sure the Nurse Manager knows about your 6mos experience (give her your most current Resume) and then go for it! Forget what...
  23. At Ease Cadet Keegs! Im sure you are trying to help but pretty much all of your factual information is dead wrong. I have no idea whats being instructed in today's ROTC but much of everything you...
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    What should I do?

    Stay there and stick it out! Who cares that they talk to you like a child... thats great! That means they like you. You may even be able to learn a thing or two from them. I would be walking around...
  25. Joining the Military means putting your "Big boy pants" on and kissing Mama goodbye... It also means taking iniative and doing research (maybe even using the search bar) before asking a question(s)...