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  1. Pregnant RN caring for a CMV patient

    senseiRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm looking over kaplan questions and this one involves a pregnant RN caring for a client diagnosed with CMV. The RN is in early pregnancy (if that makes a difference). My first thought was to...

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  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. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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,...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. Last minute interview

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

    I second

  18. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    senseiRN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hellooo fellow nurses! We are all on the same team! I'm happy for all the new grads that has a job lined up! I'm still looking myself. But your success stories give me hope! I understand the new grads...

  19. Nervous..... Don't know when to take the test...

    senseiRN replied to NurseRedbone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW that's a lot of material you've covered! You are better prepared than I was (and scored better than me) & I passed with 75 questions. Based on those scores, I think you are in a really good...

  20. Nervous..... Don't know when to take the test...

    senseiRN replied to NurseRedbone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long have you been studying? How are you studying? From my experience, after I had a test date, I was able to force myself to really study (studied for 3 weeks for 2-3 hrs/day; used

  21. to ppl waiting for license in IL

    senseiRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Received my pass letter 12 days after I tested (it may have been sooner... I didn't check my mail bc of a weekend getaway). Sent my license application two days ago. When should I expect to see my...

  22. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    senseiRN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No job yet. 10 weeks since graduation. 2 weeks since passing the NCLEX---still waiting for my license. I'm trying to stay

  23. Resume Question

    senseiRN replied to cyb3rRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do home health on the side and I've always listed: Home Health Aide, Private Residence, City, State Month Year - Month Year Then I list all the things that I've done/ worked with (I'm pretty sure...

  24. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    senseiRN replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    hahah this made me smile. i hope you get the job! good

  25. Five Minute Interviews? Vent...

    senseiRN replied to dance4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh no... I have had 2 interviews so far and both have started with a phone