CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    change jobs 9 months out?

    CrunchRN replied to theantichick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tough decision for sure. Give it a little time like you plan. Who knows what may happen in that
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    who has left nursing ?

    CrunchRN replied to sabatical's topic in Retired Nurses

    I was thinking you could offer mentoring to the occasional struggling student or new nurse. Via e-mail or something. You have a lot to
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    CrunchRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree Ruby, Elk, Psu - I just didn't want to be the first to say it. Ooooh, the
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    CrunchRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Then they shouldn't be surprised if they have staffing
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Except that last line "and any other ridiculous thing we tell you to do" that they always stick in the job
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    Lost first RN job. What to do for furure interviews...

    CrunchRN replied to tnguyen407's topic in Nursing Career

    Be honest, but go into the interview prepared to tell them how you will do things differently to address the specific concerns that caused you to be fired. I am guessing english may be your 2nd...
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    CrunchRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, was run off the road into a ditch. That said I knew it came with the job and I chose to go in. These days I have a job that is able to close for inclement weather. Less pay, but nice peace of...
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    Admitting you are wrong

    CrunchRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Gawd it is hard, but I have learned to do it. Feels better than not doing
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a charge *&(^%
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    New RN as a charge nurse in snf

    CrunchRN replied to nixx7's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, then charge nurse is not the proper job. Set up to fail. Are there no other RN's that can do
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would not consider that completely unreasonable in that situation actually. The OP situation though I do consider
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    New RN as a charge nurse in snf

    CrunchRN replied to nixx7's topic in General Nursing

    Charge for a SNF needs some hands on SNF nursing skills. Do you have any? How long is the
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    new RN job question

    CrunchRN replied to austinid's topic in Nursing Career

    In this market any hospital job is a good
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ludicrous. I would be tempted to "strain" my back with the 1st
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    CrunchRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think sonmeone is messing with your
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    How detrimental do you think this is?

    CrunchRN replied to TerpGal02's topic in Nursing Career

    Your reasons are understandable and combined with good references I think you would do fine, but will need to stick at the next one for a while if
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    It is a competitive market for nurses - 17% vacancy rate!!!

    CrunchRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I CANNOT believe this article from Forbes. Look what it says about the nursing job market. Did I mis-read that?...
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    It is a competitive market for nurses - 17% vacancy rate!!!

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, That is my point. You totally missed it. I know what the reality is, but in the face of this huge new grad and even experienced nurse unemployment rate this article implies exactly the...
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    It is a competitive market for nurses - 17% vacancy rate!!!

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just amazing that they say that in the article when the reality is so
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    It is a competitive market for nurses - 17% vacancy rate!!!

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aha! That must be it. I guess I should have read the whole thing, but I was just so shocked by the 1st
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    Unrealistic nursing students

    CrunchRN replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot get past 80k for an entry level degree. That is
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    change jobs 9 months out?

    CrunchRN replied to theantichick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But, you will be a more attractive candidate and you will do better with more skills. Just think of it as positioning yourself for success..... Also, you never know in future years when something...
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    change jobs 9 months out?

    CrunchRN replied to theantichick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    She gave you 3 months orientation? Has played fair? Honor your word to her and give her the promised year. But, you already know that deep
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    who has left nursing ?

    CrunchRN replied to sabatical's topic in Retired Nurses

    Maybe you could mentor some students