mediatix8 replied to grahamd01's topic in Job Hunt
Definately your number 1 question is how long the orientation is. Every place does their own thing with PRN. I interviewed at one place that had a "full time prn" where they got all the benefits, including medical. Just that they were cancelled befo...
Well..... which do you choose? I'm not in this situation but I know this is how they've been letting people go where I work. I know that technically you don't get unemployment if you are fired but I think there are ways around that. But then if you q...
I think the most important thing is to get some experience somewhere as a CNA. Hospitals are far more likely to hire from within, no matter what school you went to.
mediatix8 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing
OK then I've seen orders like that with if no IV do A and B. I'd still assume to review the previous orders upon obtaining an IV access. I'd have called the pharmacy to explain the situation. I know our pharmacy would not have a problem in resuming t...
mediatix8 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing
I'm a charge nurse on night shift and I would NOT have called for that. It's obvious that "if no IV, give PO" means to give it IV if they have an IV. Let them tell the manager on you- they will only look stupid.
mediatix8 replied to blue_belle9's topic in Career Support
If you say you worked somewhere when in fact you hadn't, they would find that out. Or if you say you worked at that place for 3 years instead of If you want any chance at being hired again, I would not mention this job even if they directly ask you ...
mediatix8 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing
He sounds like he's delusional or a compulsive liar or like he has some serious psychological problem. I wouldn't believe anything he says at all and I doubt that talking to him about it would change anything. I'd just talk to the nurse manager. She ...
I see a lot of pro insurance people on allnurses. I finally gave in and bought NRO insurance in April. I still have a lot of concerns. The fact that it is so cheap concerns me. Have they ever actually paid out a million dollars? The fact that I email...
mediatix8 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing
I've taken melatonin for years. I know you really aren't supposed to use it that long, as I don't think it's been tested for long term use, but it's too awesome for me to stop. I feel very well rested. Not everyone has that experience... some people ...
In this economy, I think it's important to consider the fact that it's harder to get a job than it is to get into a school program. You could alsways go back to school after you get some experience. Are jobs hard to come by in your area? Have you hea...
mediatix8 replied to maxienurse's topic in New Nurse
It's also very difficult to get a job at a nursing home. And even with a year of experience at a nursing home, hospitals still consider that person inexperienced because they would still need the full new grad hospital orientation anyway.
mediatix8 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing
You're still on orientation? Then don't worry about the 2 weeks notice. That doesn't count if you are still on orientation. Why should they pay you to train if you're quitting anyway?
Put your baby to bed at 8pm and take a nap before going into work. Then she'll wake up early and let your husband wake up and feed her and make her breakfast. He can do his morning routine and take care of the baby while you go to bed right away afte...
Seriously I think it's time for a pregnancy test. Sleeping for 17 hours? You've been doing this OT thing for the past 6 months and it's only been in the past few weeks you've been overly tired. If you aren't pregnant, I still think it's something oth...
I've finally decided to purchase NSO insurance. I felt secure in seeing that it would cover up to $1 million for professional liability for each claim. However, when I logged into the website to view my policy, it didn't mention anything about the $1...
Where I work an RN has to work with at least another CNA even if there is only 1 patient. They would never pair up 2 RN's though for only 1-2 patients. But they would never leave the RN by herself even with 1 patient.
I would definately go the route of FMLA. It's an illness just like any other illness and I work with a nurse who has done this for BP. I wouldn't keep coming back to work internittently like you've been doing... if you need a month off, you need a mo...
I am PRN and I was able to refinance my mortgage to take advantage of the low rates... and this was when my husband was out of a job for a year and a half. I got a 15 year mortgage with a rate of 4.5% through Chase. All they wanted was my income for ...
mediatix8 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing
I graduated in 2005 and it took me 2 weeks to find a job. I was actually nervous that it took "so long" as many of my classmates got jobs before graduation. I didn't start applying until after graduation though. Back then, they hired you before you e...