KATRN78

KATRN78

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  1. New grad jobs?

    KATRN78 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    New Grads, no experience, where did you get hired and how did you do

  2. New grad jobs?

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am a rather organized person. I have kept track of jobs I have applied to. As of today I have applied to 379

  3. why does it seem that HR and the nursing department aren't on the same page?

    KATRN78 replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This has happened to me over the phone. I have had calls that went like this: Person: "hello, I am calling from SuchandSuch and I just read your resume. Would you be available to come in for an...

  4. New grad jobs?

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you. I was just on their site and they are requiring 6 months acute care

  5. I hate the PA BON

    KATRN78 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    3 weeks ago I sent in my application and a check for License by endorsement. They have not cashed the check, I haven't been able to reach them by phone. I have left them voicemail messages after...

  6. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    KATRN78 replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well why don't you fill us

  7. Interview for RN position at Lancaster prison

    KATRN78 replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Correctional

    What were the type of questions they

  8. First night!

    KATRN78 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Tomorrow night is my first night as a private duty pediatric nurse. Any suggestions or advice to me? What do you take in your bag?

  9. just informed that mom wants me to drive her kids to school

    KATRN78 replied to kgress's topic in Private Duty

    I am sure there is no insurance billing for driving non-patient kids to school. If you do and they are billing, its fraud. If you do it and do not include it in notes, its not ethical. Just say

  10. First night!

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I agree with you. Its totally reasonable to discuss

  11. First night!

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Well, it went well. I liked the patient, I liked the family. I did not like the agency. I gave them several strikes and they are out. I quit. They lied twice, they kept changing my schedule. The...

  12. Is this the norm?

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for all the great info! I will benefit from this, as will other new nurses, I am

  13. Is this the norm?

    KATRN78 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I got hired at a local peds agency. I went through orientation. They asked me how far I was willing to travel and I agreed to 45 minutes away. That was lastweek. On Tuesday someone from their other...

  14. Is this the norm?

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Ok, so the story is unfolding a bit. They offered me reimbursment to travel there. They also said after 3 weeks they will put me on a more local case. All this in writing. I think they need me more...

  15. Is this the norm?

    KATRN78 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Thank

  16. Job search blues

    KATRN78 replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Is PSA near you? They hire new

  17. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    KATRN78 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The biggest problem with this article is that its from Fox News. The first line makes claim that healthcare reform will lead to a shortage of doctors. I am not sure what is going on over at Fox but...

  18. Pass NCLEX-RN WITHOUT READING Kaplan book & WITHOUT watch videos on demand?

    KATRN78 replied to Miley22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed NCLEX first time. I did not take the KAPLAN course. I skimmed the Kaplan book, skimmed my notes and took the test. NCLEX is not a test of knowledge, its a test of your common

  19. Starting Ocean County College's RN program in Jan.

    KATRN78 replied to ViennaMarie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Try to get sleep when ever possible. I used to nap on the subway and in my car, parked in a lot while waiting for the kid to get done with music lessons. Study, study, study and study. Make friends...

  20. Job search blues

    KATRN78 replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Mmm Cdiff, what part of NJ are you

  21. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    KATRN78 replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Me: "Hmm follow up? Ok, I will try that again." Called hospital, nicely asked about the status of my application. HR Receptionist::covers phone and talks to coworker:: "another new grad nurse calling...

  22. Job search blues

    KATRN78 replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I hear

  23. What to do? Roaches, no heat...

    KATRN78 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Eww!

  24. Homecare RN needs relief!!!!!

    KATRN78 replied to Sunbird21's topic in Private Duty

    Lots of colleges also have bulletin boards that anyone can post jobs and such on for

  25. Help! I missed a call from HR and feel like I've missed my opportunity!

    KATRN78 replied to michelle9655's topic in Nursing Career

    Call