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  1. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    chemdawg replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you first of all for your service in critical care. It is definitely not for everyone. I can relate to the awkwardness of having to see the patients family go thru "the talk". Especially when...

  2. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    chemdawg replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Curious how you like the job and how long from start to finish did it take to get

  3. Why don't you just read the chart?

    chemdawg replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this is an older post but wanted to put in my take on this. Hand Off is one of the NPSG's and vital to the safe continuation of care for patients that meet the criteria for hospitalization. As...

  4. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    chemdawg replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been in nursing for 5 years. As a recent grad from Texas we were relocated to Washington State where it took 4 months of persistent hard work and prayer to land a residency. The majority of the...

  5. Waiting for local Army Hospital

    chemdawg replied to chemdawg's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks! I have not done enough post to reply to messages but I appreciate the feedback. I would not mind a longer wait to start employment due to summer plans but I am willing to compromise to get...

  6. Waiting for local Army Hospital

    chemdawg posted a topic in Government, Military

    I interviewed at a local Military hospital and was told I would be called that day. I did my follow up letter but did not hear back yet. I have been told that it can take some time from interview to...

  7. Waiting for local Army Hospital

    chemdawg replied to chemdawg's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the comments, just to update, my resume was forwarded to HR from the manager that wanted to hire me April 15th and I got the call May 1st with a tentative offer May 4th. I don't mind that...

  8. Please help! Job decision!

    chemdawg replied to snaps's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad congratulations on both job offers. Sounds like you have done your homework and are more concerned about how it will look to turn down the job that you "tentatively" accepted. If it...

  9. Waiting for local Army Hospital

    chemdawg replied to chemdawg's topic in Government, Military

    Thank

  10. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

    chemdawg replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am thankful for all the words of advice, I am starting a residency program with St. Clares and it did not bother them that i was military. I have a proven record of longevity at my previous jobs and...

  11. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

    chemdawg replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks so much for the quick reply for I was worried that maybe there was a different listing for the residencies and the recruiters might be getting tired of seeing me apply to jobs I am...

  12. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

    chemdawg replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Can anyone please tell me how the jobs for new grads are listed thru the Franciscan Health System. I have emailed a recruiter directly and she suggested 1.0fte, 9.0 fte and another but I am not having...

  13. New Grads and Resumes

    chemdawg replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would appreciate a second glance at mine if you have