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    What would help my resume.

    79Tango replied to teleRN08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, a refresher sounds Crazy right? Im just saying that Ive seen it happen, actually more then once. Ive personally seen the Resumes. My first thought was "Re-entry RN," then read a little further...
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    VA and getting Hired . .. . . . ..

    79Tango replied to pat8585's topic in Government, Military

    When they do hire they ALWAYS look at VetPro'd People first.. How do you get VetPro'd? Work a travel contract or through an agency first.. That is the only way as they do not VetPro people for the...
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    quit my job woes, must rant!

    79Tango replied to RNme123's topic in General Nursing

    Truth be Told.... Your doing them a favor by finishing your remaining
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    What would help my resume.

    79Tango replied to teleRN08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What about an RN Refresher course? I know that probably sounds crazy seeing as you are currently working--- but Ive seen it on resumes and Ive seen it get
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    quit my job woes, must rant!

    79Tango replied to RNme123's topic in General Nursing

    Dont feel bad. They wouldve dont the same to you! You are just looking out for your family, and remaining as professional as possible... Youve already got the new job so you shouldnt be that...
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    What would help my resume.

    79Tango replied to teleRN08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe you can float down to the OB unit whenever possible? It is a catch-22 trying to meet the min experience requirment when no will give you experience! Yes NRP, Fetal Monitoring, Stable, all look...
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    moving to el paso in Summer 2011/military

    79Tango replied to eerobinson's topic in General Nursing

    William Beaumont Army Hospital.. You should apply now as there credentialing process takes FOREVER! If they have a hiring freeze or something to that effect look into a working as a contractor!...
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    Keep full-time job until travel job is verified??!! Help! Need advice please

    79Tango replied to frankyfern22's topic in Travel

    The openings are out there, you just have to stay with it and "dont quit your day job." Also make sure your 3 agencies do not "double submit" you to the same jobs. Facilities do not like that and...
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    No interviews, so I want to call hirers to badger for interviews?

    79Tango replied to Will Never's topic in General Nursing

    These posters are speaking the truth.. You can get a label put on you before you even graduate! Stalker is not one you want! "Sorry we have no openings, Oh your a New Grad & didnt make an...
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    Rant and steam

    79Tango replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh Dang! At least your a traveler... Then again maybe thats the reason? Are they dumping all the extra on you because your a traveler? How many weeks until you can skip
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    leaving a job r/t it's toxicity and lack of team-work: framing for an interview

    79Tango replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do--Do not bad mouth your former employer/boss. Especially if it is a sister hospital! Im sure the interviewer probably has an idea of the environment you are coming from. It is very...
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    Leaving position after less than 1 year

    79Tango replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    They may not even ask your reason for leaving. Nor should you bad mouth or sound negative about the unsafe practices and overloaded nurses. Maybe choose one event that you fixed or learned from and...
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    VA and getting Hired . .. . . . ..

    79Tango replied to pat8585's topic in Government, Military

    That answer could depend on any # of scenarios. Does the VA in question have any openings? Are they accepting applications? Do they have any Permanent or Contracting Freezes? Have you ever been...
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    Keep full-time job until travel job is verified??!! Help! Need advice please

    79Tango replied to frankyfern22's topic in Travel

    It depends on how big of a gamble are you willing to take? Ive always lived by the rule "Do Not Abandon Ship, without having 1 pulled up right next to you." Especially when it comes to the unknown....
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    Is honesty the best policy in this scenerio?

    79Tango replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Do not mention the ex-boyfriend/husband! I may get blasted for this one but: There is a belief that some nurses are only attracted to Bad Boys so they can try to "Fix Them." Bringing that up (even...
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    Thinking of going into Air Force as a BSN

    79Tango replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    BSN is great! They will make you do a family care plan... Meaning you must give someone legal authority to watch over your children during training and
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    Questions about intra-theatre patient rotary transport

    79Tango replied to davisone's topic in Government, Military

    160th....Night Stalkers---Big
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    Anyone work at the VA?? Need info

    79Tango replied to Sl1011's topic in Government, Military

    The VA Health System is Awesome! You will be hard pressed to find an employer with as much to offer as they do. Working for them could be a career within a career as many will stay until retirement....
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    Questions about intra-theatre patient rotary transport

    79Tango replied to davisone's topic in Government, Military

    The Guard defineately has RNs. Theyve got a TON of medical units with LVNs, Medic's, RNs, NP/PA's, DR's. Many of them used the GI Bill to obtain advanced degrees and get promoted. They even have...
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    how long does it take?

    79Tango replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Background checks typically take 2-3 days. The fingerprints could take a few weeks unless they were
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    What was I thinking

    79Tango replied to olderthandirt51's topic in General Nursing

    Infection Control, Nurse Educator, Instructor, Medical Equipment Sales, Home Health or you could always do a Travel
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    Questions about intra-theatre patient rotary transport

    79Tango replied to davisone's topic in Government, Military

    I believe that would require an enlistment. You would have to pick an MOS such as medic, combat medic, flight medic etc. You might try the Army National Guard. You could have the best of both...
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    Should I go ADAF if my husband is also active duty

    79Tango replied to tg982's topic in Government, Military

    You should definitely speak to an AF recruiter. They will provide career counseling & answer your questions about being a dual military family. More importantly they will let you know if they...
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    Questions about intra-theatre patient rotary transport

    79Tango replied to davisone's topic in Government, Military

    Its been awhile but I believe they use Flight Surgeons (PAs, NPs) or Flight Medics (RNs,
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    Please help me find a non-bedside career

    79Tango replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    It might help to write down all of the positives? You make great money & you get to pick your daugher up + youve gotten away from bedside nursing with an associates! Sounds like you are well on...