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  1. Police Holds

    Lucky724 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    HIPPA laws specifically cover law enforcement and the rules of privacy do not apply IF law enforcement needs the information in regards to their investigation etc. Disclosures for Law Enforcement...

  2. Distance or flexibility - which would you choose?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Two job offers: First one is about an hour drive one way, give or take a few minutes, but allows for flexibility in schedule (meaning I can choose the 2-3 days/week I want to work and the 12 hr...

  3. For those of you who have left bedside for admin.....

    Lucky724 replied to EarlineCox's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process of trying to go back to 12 hr shifts after working M-F 8-5 Admin job...I want to have time off during the week, I want to be able to just do what I need to do at work & not...

  4. Where to shadow under a nurse in the AUGUSTA, Ga area?

    Lucky724 replied to AmberG1996's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Try the VA

  5. New nurse, feeling helpless and depressed

    Lucky724 replied to Krosern6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been a nurse a lot longer than you however I completely understand and identify with you..I work in a position that I am quickly realizing is not for me..it's a M-F 8-5 position in home...

  6. Sure didn't expect this!

    Lucky724 replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    Even younger nurses with and without experience are sitting on the side lines waiting for interviews or responses to interviews they have had...applying for 20+ jobs, waiting to hear, never hearing or...

  7. Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone ever accepted a job you knew was mistake? I am currently facing this...Please tell me I am not the only

  8. New grad looking for a job, but wants a vacation

    Lucky724 replied to Jsng11's topic in General Nursing

    Your boyfriend lives in another country..you live here...there are a LOT of variables that can and are going to come into play with this relationship....April is 4 months from now... no employer is...

  9. Job dilemma ..

    Lucky724 replied to Rngirl832's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, do not mention the other job offer(s) you've received to other prospective employers..while you are being honest this information can be interpreted by the others you are...

  10. Wound care certification for nurses.

    Lucky724 replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound like certification..sounds like you attended a class and obtained

  11. world's biggest loser

    Lucky724 replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say where you worked - assuming a hospital - so maybe look to home health, hospice, the health department, an MD office, long term care, school nursing..there are other options, even for a...

  12. should i stay or should i go

    Lucky724 replied to ladymaam817's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've given it enough time and whether it's them, you or a combination, the fit is just not there. That does not mean you would not find it somewhere else. Often times people think co-workers...

  13. Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

    Lucky724 replied to skittlebear's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Contact the Ga BON for advice and as others have said look to maybe that the boards in GA instead of NY - I would also check w/the Ga BON on

  14. Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a feeling the Director wasn't being 100% upfront but I asked a lot of questions and they were answered..after accepting the position (which starts today) I was still feeling like something...

  15. Going from Mon-Fri 8-5 nursing job to 12 hour nocs

    Lucky724 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Better to try it than not..there is no reason you can't train/exercise at night...I have worked M-F and for me, personally, I don't like it - though I am leaving a job making good money I loathe the...

  16. is anyone else being laid off, reduced hours, etc?

    Lucky724 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    Several hospitals around where I live are going through turn over of higher ups & shedding positions that are part time or PRN..many nurses around here want 8 hr shift options instead of 12's but...

  17. DFW rn with questions :)

    Lucky724 replied to RobinMRn's topic in Home Health

    With your need for flexibility and experience in peds you may want to consider PSA home care...I don't know about your area but where I live they always need nurses due to growth of home health w/ped...

  18. Unsure of wanting kids

    Lucky724 replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am child free by choice and have never regretted my decision. I was fortunate that no one in my family applied pressure to have kids. My spouse also had no interest in being a parent. I think if...

  19. A change of direction from nursing to ?

    Lucky724 replied to al11's topic in General Nursing

    What about an ultrasound tech? Coding and Billing specialist? Neither of those require hours on

  20. Job offer, background check/drug screen done..then "crickets"

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Was offered a job a month ago...pending background/drug screen..completed both of them same day as job was offered. I have absolutely no concerns about either of them. Was told it would take about...

  21. Job offer, background check/drug screen done..then "crickets"

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I reached out to the person who gave me the paperwork for the background and drug test...she didn't respond but one of the people I interviewed with did and said they were just waiting for the...

  22. Health Dept. pay and work enviroment

    Lucky724 replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    posted wrong

  23. The last straw

    Lucky724 replied to jojo489's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Is there not a Unit Manager, DON or ADON that could be brought into this? I'm confused as to why someone in therapy - regardless of their title - have the authority to reprimand someone on the nursing...

  24. Would you take this job?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    2 days week (12 hr shifts), some flexibility in the 2 days (nurses self schedule) so 8 days/month total - could work more if wanted, average salary 55K/yr., limited benefits. Drive time about an...

  25. Would you take this job?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks to all who replied - the position is 7a-7p - no call, no mandatory overtime or additional shifts unless I want them. I am covered on my spouses insurance and we don't plan to change that. The...