rbekt2010

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1. Good offer or keep on moving?

   rbekt2010 replied to rduterte's topic in General Nursing

   consider yourself lucky that you got an

2. Waitressing as a pre-req?

   rbekt2010 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   I agree 100% Family members are the bane of my existence. When my family members were is the hospital, I went out of my way to show my appreciation to the entire staff. Nurses in turn, would come...

3. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   rbekt2010 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

   You can just run up to the OR and get clean scrubs, but you must sign for them and have them back

4. Rejected after 8 years of working for the company

   rbekt2010 replied to oliviabel's topic in General Nursing

   On your applications just put down looking for a different environment. Someone trying to get out of a LTC is very,very common. But if you are applying to another LTC, state that you are looking for...

5. I love you boss ... BUT!!...

   rbekt2010 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

   One consistent thing here...Management doesn't care. The won't hire to fill the holes. I hate the term "benchmarks say that x number of nurses are all the is necessary to do the job." But in...

6. To BSN or not to BSN

   rbekt2010 replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

   If you posted this 5 years ago; I would have said a BSN is a waste of time. Right now, it is vital to get a job as a new grad. I received my diploma (3 year program) 30 years ago. I NEVER was...

7. What area of nursing works well for a mom?

   rbekt2010 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately nursing is a 24/7/365 job. All students know that going in. I interview and hire many people. As soon as a new grad starts telling me that they want certain hours, on certain days, in...

8. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   rbekt2010 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   She just finished a shift with Dr.

9. Why I became a nurse, the down and dirty

   rbekt2010 replied to libran1984's topic in General Nursing

   Amen sister!!! Finally, someone posted what I have been feeling for almost 30

10. Just found out my partner's dad is a DNR

    rbekt2010 replied to ionatan's topic in General Nursing

    take him to the doctor and fill out your own DNR forms that are specific for PA. Especially, if he is competent. Just make sure he wears the DNR bracelet. I work in EMS and ER in PA, that's all we...

11. Advice -- ADN or BSN for a second career

    rbekt2010 replied to NatHol71's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a diploma in nursing (3 years) and a BA in theatre and arts. I have worked as RN for 30 years. I have NEVER been told I do not qualify due to education. I have worked in 6 different states...

12. Did I just made a mistake by declining an interview?

    rbekt2010 replied to miniangel729's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Every interview is the opportunity to learn something. Since you knew you didn't want the OB job, you wouldn't even been nervous for the interview; but you had the opportunity to learn what questions...

13. Question regarding ACLS course...

    rbekt2010 replied to a_male_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken ACLS 12 times over the last 25 years and also have taught it. Relax, everything you need to know will be taught in the class. it's good to go over the ACLS book and take the pretest....

14. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    rbekt2010 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    It is almost July; maybe the new residents arrived

15. Overwhelmed

    rbekt2010 replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

    precipice, I agree with your post 100%. I've been a RN for 30 years. So many times I hear people say," I just lost my job, I signed up for nursing school." Are they crazy? I can't say I love my...