senseiRN

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1. job offer advice

   senseiRN replied to BlessedNurs's topic in First Year After Licensure

   "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" altho if possible, you should go to the sinai interview to get some interview experience with them..? that's what i would

2. planning my exit strategy

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have extensive experience working with people. In fact, four years of college was focused on group projects---mostly turned out well, with maybe 1-2 horror stories. I have held several jobs that...

3. AANAC

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   No, there are 2 of us. She has 5+ years of MDS experience. Average workload between us is 25-30 Medicare + 70-80 Medicaid. Our IDT includes us, social services, dietary, activity, therapy and...

4. planning my exit strategy

   senseiRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I started my first job a few weeks ago. While I enjoy the work, I can't see myself dealing with cattiness/gossip/passive aggressiveness for the rest of my life..... it's not worth it. (may 2011...

5. career pathways out of MDS

   senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Thanks lvnlrn! I will let you know how it goes... but so far, so

6. AANAC

   senseiRN posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hi all, A little about me: I'm a new grad, recently hired as an MDS Coordinator. I enjoy the job so far and thinking about getting the AANAC certification. How long should I wait to start the...

7. Working the free clinic in Chicago August (CURE network & Remote Area Medical)?

   senseiRN replied to DolceVita's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Please come back and tell us about your experience! I would definitely love to hear

8. Weiss Memorial RN residency

   senseiRN replied to icechick's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I spoke to an HR person last week and she basically told me that they received a ton of apps & they want to interview almost everyone (phone screening). If you don't make it to the 2nd interviews,...

9. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

   senseiRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Graduated in May. Starting my 2nd week of work next

10. career pathways out of MDS

    senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks montecarlo! I have accepted the position because it seemed like a great opportunity (great pay & hours). It doesn't seem too stressful (we have two MDS coords for a 150-bed facility) plus...

11. Experience question...

    senseiRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, I guess I need to clarify. These two people are family friends/acquaintances/watched me grow up. I don't think they would give me bad

12. career pathways out of MDS

    senseiRN posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What are some career options with MDS coordinator experience?? I am a new RN grad and was recently offered a position as an MDS coordinator for an LTC facility. They offered to train/orient me as well...

13. Experience question...

    senseiRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in the greater Chicago area and I spoke to a nurse recruiter (of one of the largest hosp system in IL) and she advised me that ANY experience looks good (she actually kind sounded annoyed when I...

14. RN-BSN or RN-MSN someone help!

    senseiRN replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would go for the RN-BSN since it's cheaper.... then get an advanced degree later on. Does your work have tuition reimbursement? As for BSN vs BS + ADN, I could see why hospitals seeking magnet...

15. First Interview Today :)

    senseiRN replied to Callisonanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck!!! I have an interview next week. I've never had a panel interview before. What type of questions did they ask? What did the education specialist