Jami RN

Jami RN BSN, RN

Cardiac, Step-Down, Psych, Recruiting

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  1. Floating to Different Units

    Jami RN replied to reading frog's topic in General Nursing

    At my current hospital, nurses choose a unit to be oriented to for float assignments and then, instead of being low censused during a slow time, the nurse is given orientation time on that unit....

  2. How to decline job offer

    Jami RN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a hospital recruiter, I'm never offended if someone declines an offer, as long as you do it in a timely fashion. Most managers and recruiters realize that their unit/hospital isn't the greatest...

  3. Question about metal hardware

    Jami RN replied to a_crftyldy's topic in Operating Room

    FWIW -- I had knee surgery last year that required three large titanium screws in my tibia. I wasn't given a card either, but I've flown several times since then and haven't set off a metal

  4. Nurse Recruiter??

    Jami RN replied to lccougar02's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking for an upper level nursing position such as management, CNS, CRNA or NP? If you are, then it might benefit you to use a professional recruitment firm. The hospital I recruit for will...

  5. The Ultimate Question!!!

    Jami RN replied to artistnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full-time while going to nursing school full-time. I couldn't have afforded to go to school if I hadn't worked full-time. Everyone told me it couldn't be done. My family was doubtful that...

  6. PPR and RN Demand

    Jami RN replied to seanymph's topic in Travel

    I LOVED PPR! I was with them for 2 years. It has been several years since I traveled with them, but they were always supportive and took into account my individual needs. I always had great...

  7. what to say???

    Jami RN replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The therapeutic communication phrase we learned in nursing school was: "That must be so hard for you." I can't count how many times I've used that in 10 years of patient care, and it always seemed...

  8. Should I just move on?

    Jami RN replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    I would surmise that they must not be in need of nurses if they can't make a simple accommodation like including you in their CPR class. Honestly, I'd call the recruiter's bluff and tell her, "I have...

  9. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    Jami RN replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospital I recruit for does not offer sign-on bonuses to new grads. In fact, we only offer sign-ons to experienced critical care or OR nurses because they are still pretty hard to come by. I...

  10. Why I need a new job

    Jami RN replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Dang! I really miss adolescent psych sometimes!

  11. Psych. Clinicals help

    Jami RN replied to amberc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you be more specific about what inappropriate behavior your patient is exhibiting? If the patient is just generally being inappropriate, be direct and honest. Tell them, "That behavior is...

  12. Need everybody's opinion about job offers

    Jami RN replied to promises's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a hospital nurse recruiter, I would advise you to proceed with caution! I think you have nothing to lose by interviewing at the second hospital. But, I would caution you about burning your...

  13. Heavy Lifting in the NICU

    Jami RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jami- I know someone who was turned down because she was supposedly didn't pass the background check, but she said she wasn't dishonest about anything (and I believe her). They didn't tell her what...

  14. Heavy Lifting in the NICU

    Jami RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in hospital recruiting and hopefully I can answer your questions. You shouldn't have difficulty getting another job in healthcare, as long as you can meet the physical requirements for the...

  15. best way to apply for a job?

    Jami RN replied to inwyte's topic in Nursing Career

    As a hospital nurse recruiter, I would encourage you to be honest about your availability up front. Most hospitals have "casual" or "per-diem" positions that would allow you to make your own flexible...

  16. Nurses with Knee Problems

    Jami RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I left floor nursing a year ago after 8 years on tile floors. Just had major surgery (tibial osteotomy, VMO advance, lateral release, medial plication) on RK and will have the same done on LK in...

  17. Update..still confused......

    Jami RN replied to xokelly2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they told you that they would call you today to let you know, and you haven't heard from them by the end of the day, call and ask politely if they've made a decision. Hospitals (especially big...

  18. What do you look for in an employee?

    Jami RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Nurse Management

    Yes, especially as a new grad. If a new grad comes across as a "know-it-all-already", this brings great fear to recruiters and managers. If they already know it all (which no nurse, let alone new...

  19. What do you look for in an employee?

    Jami RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Nurse Management

    As a recruiter for a hospital, I try very hard to work with experienced nurses to enable them to move into the positions of their choosing. One thing that I have experienced over and over, and this...

  20. Should I break my contract?

    Jami RN replied to Tony35NYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is nothing wrong with opting out of the agreement, as long as you pay the money back. At the hospital I recruit for, there aren't bad feelings about this as long as payment arrangements are...

  21. im a new CNA and only 17!

    Jami RN replied to Pepperann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my state (Oregon), you have to be 18 to work around biohazardous material. Since this includes any body fluid, we don't hire anyone to work in the hospital until they are 18.

  22. ekg reading

    Jami RN replied to DyeRN's topic in Cardiac

    I totally agree with this -- the old orange Dubin book has been the ekg bible and "ender of all arguments" on every tele unit that I've ever worked. You can even prove an errant cardiologist wrong if...

  23. Legal Questions Employment Issue

    Jami RN replied to allamericangirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure that it would do any good to report them for asking these questions. Technically, it is only illegal to discriminate against applicants based on the aswers to these questions. Still, it...

  24. Legal Questions Employment Issue

    Jami RN replied to allamericangirl's topic in Nursing Career

    As a nurse recruiter, I can attest that all of these questions are

  25. Unique ways to state the obvious . . . .

    Jami RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Bought his ticket to Montana (Montana is known as "Big Sky