MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. What Qualifies as "Experience" for employers?

    MedSurgeMess replied to stripec30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many places look at how much time you have worked on a unit in a hospital or setting like the position you are applying for. I am on an interview panel for hiring in my facility, and unfortunately,...

  2. Administration taking away baylor shift

    MedSurgeMess replied to sammyboy's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have a contract that specifically guarantees you that slot, you really aren't guaranteed anything. I just have my jaw dropping that they are making you "interview" for a position. What a...

  3. back to Work with a Warning

    MedSurgeMess replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, many employees, not just certain age groups, tend to have this

  4. threatened at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time they will not even back you up! I had filed a complaint against a former patient with the police, he was stalking and threatening my DH and family. The hospital, on next admit, had...

  5. Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    you're lucky there. Many facilities in my area, even LTC, will not take anything on paper, all online. Only 1 will take in person. I think they're doing it to keep from having to deal with people...

  6. Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, if they'll take a resume in person, do so. But I know that many places will not even let you turn one in on paper, they only do online now, because of the scanning

  7. Pushing Dilaudid?

    MedSurgeMess replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    Before you go knocking someone else, know that it may be in the facility policy to mix in a bag and hang like this. We can do either or at my facility. I think it's a little naive to think that a...

  8. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    MedSurgeMess replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem, 7+ yrs in M/S and that's all anyone wants to give you. I'm going back to school for MSN Educator, so someday, I'll have something else to fall back on. The M/S patients are...

  9. Volunteering at ER

    MedSurgeMess replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    because of liability, I'd bet most will not let you do any "exciting" patient care. Basically all that's been mentioned here is what you'll get to do, but you will get your name out

  10. NEED HELP PLEASE!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to savnlil1s's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospital logos are registered trademarks, so unfortunately, there can be a lot of trouble. Been there,

  11. New grad lpn...still no jobs

    MedSurgeMess replied to tamalalynn47's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As someone who regularly sits on interview panels with my facility, no, clinicals do not count as experience. Sorry, most places feel this way as far as I know. But good luck to you guys in your job...

  12. New Grad job troubles

    MedSurgeMess replied to lilbit757's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, it isn't because someone doesn't want to give you a chance. Many facilities on hiring freeze, or those that are hiring want experience so that less orientation is

  13. associates in nursing is pointless

    MedSurgeMess replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    CRNA requires a minimum of 2 yrs ICU experience at most schools, and most programs require some experience as well. Check into the program and see if anything seems

  14. Employment question for experienced nurses

    MedSurgeMess replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Then go for

  15. What are you thankful for today?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    *My much beloved friends and family--they give me strength when I have none left.... *My poor hubby, who has put up with more than any mere saint would ever dream of going through *My health, because...

  16. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    MedSurgeMess replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had mine a few weeks ago, upon d/c from hospital after bariatric surgery. I got it under the employee system though. I got it, my regular flu and a pneumo all at once--all IM (gave in different...

  17. Are there any hospitals hiring new Grads

    MedSurgeMess replied to Putter's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked LTC and med-surg..... not even remotely the same. Very different levels of

  18. Long Term Care to Hospital

    MedSurgeMess replied to LHH1996's topic in General Nursing

    See if they have any open positions--many places on hiring freezes right now--and if anything piques your interest, GO FOR IT!!!!! Good

  19. Navy Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to Delirium, RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Talk to a recruiter, and see if you can hook up with any military nurses to talk. I'd love to do that but a) too old, b) too

  20. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The name dropper: likes to tell you all of the bigwigs that they know/are friendly with. And make veiled threats to turn you in for bad care if you aren't subservient to their, or the patients',...

  21. New Grad Dilemma

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    Calm down, it's only been a month, or less, for you. Many out here have been looking for over a year. And rural is not necessarily hiring any either. Try looking in VA hospitals, and slowly...

  22. i got a job!

    MedSurgeMess replied to KADRN's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!:

  23. Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I know that most extra degrees won't help much, but I think it will vary by

  24. NG from Illinois interviewing for Methodist hospital tommorow

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    have you heard back

  25. Questions on staffing...

    MedSurgeMess replied to momnmotn's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I asked a RN friend in LTC, she said only 1 RN in 24 hr