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  1. Will Ever Get a Job Again?

    MollNick replied to VWGIRLBETH's topic in Nursing Career

    If you could have references from other nurse managers you worked with in the facility, charge nurses, this might help. I would contact them directly for this and not mess around with HR. You need to...

  2. Full Time or Part Time Grad School?

    MollNick replied to beauty912's topic in Nursing Career

    A nurse I worked with went through a psych msn program and he did not have any psych experience before and during the program. But, he went full time and worked in ICU part-time. I am planning on...

  3. To CNA first and add on...or just go for PCT program?

    MollNick replied to cdaugherty's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you actually inquired with employers whether or not they need a PCT that can do phlebotomy and EKG's? Many employers do not allow PCT's do phlebotomy and also many hospitals have a EKG...

  4. bipolar; please help

    MollNick replied to bouncing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Lostlonestar, Have you asked your psychiatrist of 5 years why he has not provided this letter? You might need to be very very persistant with this and also call the BON to find out exactly what needs...

  5. 2 months unemployed by choice bad on application?

    MollNick posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been off work for 1 month now recovering from back injury. I have decided to leave hospital bedside nursing to go into home health. How long is too long to be out of work for trying to find...

  6. Off work/ changing area of nsg.

    MollNick posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been out of work by choice for one month. I have 10+ yrs ICU/CCU background. I recently hurt my back (facet joint inflammation) pushing/pulling on patients. I will not risk hurting my back again...

  7. burned out

    MollNick replied to damaskblue's topic in General Nursing

    Tokmom, I have been off for one month now. I wonder how long is too long when trying to find employment again. I wonder if an employer might question why someone took so long off between employers. I...

  8. Is this appropiate? Please...need input. Thx

    MollNick replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in General Nursing

    Wear the most professional attire you have and pull your hair back take it easy on the jewelry. No donuts. Arrive 5 minutes early-not earlier than that...you don't want to cause any interruption with...

  9. Need advice re. job application questions

    MollNick replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    She could call HR of the hospital and ask if she is eligible for rehire or not. And, since the manager offered to find her another position within the system, she might be able to speak to the manager...

  10. burned out

    MollNick replied to damaskblue's topic in General Nursing

    I really liked the unit I worked in. I liked the people and especially the management. I hurt my back pretty bad and I am not willing to risk hurting it again pulling on any patient. So, I have...

  11. Charge nurse has it out for me...kind of a rant

    MollNick replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been there many times. Please take my word on this: Expect to be reprimanded from the manager for something which you failed to do in a timely manner or failed to do at all as reported by this...

  12. Secrets for preventing back problems?

    MollNick replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I have always taken extra precautions, kept my weight down, exercised and paid close attention to technique when lifting/turning. I would have the occ. back strain, put some otc muscle rub on it,...

  13. Suggestions for psych reference books

    MollNick posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am thinking about working PRN in psych hospital and looking for psych reference books. Any suggestions?

  14. Business for LVN/LPN???

    MollNick replied to txsugarlvn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What LoisJean posted sometime back about her business and her words of advise was very inspirational and educational for me. I hope she can post again. I would also like to learn everything I can...

  15. Who's leaving nursing?

    MollNick replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Definately burned out and have been for a while now. I have no idea what I would do. I want to get out so very badly after 15 years. I am so sick of the lack of support for nurses, feeling of being...

  16. burned out

    MollNick replied to damaskblue's topic in General Nursing

    I am and have been burned out on working in critical care, hospital politics. I recently had a back injury b/c of pushing/pulling on pt's. I believe my critical care days are over. I don't know what I...

  17. Suggestions for psych reference books

    MollNick replied to MollNick's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't have any nursing textbooks anymore. And, if I did, they would by no means be up to date. But, I can go to Amazon and find something I'm

  18. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    MollNick replied to DudeinNursing's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry, I did not actually give my input on your questions. Anyways, I would suggest transferring to a less stressful environment so you can focus on your studies. But, definately work some shifts in...

  19. Moving Too Slowly in Emergent Situations

    MollNick replied to LaurenBoog's topic in Critical Care

    It's situations like this that helps you develop better time management and critical thinking. I totally agree with the above posters on the prognosis' and I think you did just

  20. Did this ever happen to you?

    MollNick replied to stram87's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, something similar to this did happen involving residents. I learned from that to climb up the physician chain of command when I think something needs to be immediately addressed with a patient....

  21. what are some things you do for family members dealing with grief?

    MollNick replied to kimmersRN's topic in Critical Care

    Sometimes I say just a simple "I'm sorry" or "I'm sorry for your loss"and nothing else. There is nothing else to say. I tell them I am giving them privacy to visit and shut the doors, shades/curtains....

  22. Why doesn't anyone ever reply to my post? this decision could change my life

    MollNick replied to Riley21's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a family member who is a criminal attorney. If you have it expunged, it will not show up anywhere, federal or state. The BON will not find it, employers will not find it because it will be off...

  23. How Often is Too Often...

    MollNick replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    Or you could consider working local agency and get to know the unit, manager, staff for the units you will be assigned

  24. HELP! I need help deciding which MSN program...

    MollNick replied to nurseval333's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you have already found your passion,

  25. Has anyone ever thought - maybe this wasn't the right choice?

    MollNick replied to redhead77's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a nurse for +15 years now and my 2nd profession. I have been feeling burned-out for the last year, especially since my body is not as strong as it used to be for lifting/turning patients...