Reigen

Reigen

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  1. Father passed away, New grad hasn't worked yet!

    Reigen replied to Damien84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would state in a cover letter that you took care of a family member, doing private duty until the patient passed. You can expand on how this experience used your nursing skills, critical thinking,...

  2. New Nurse having trouble with report

    Reigen replied to MochafreakRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Name, diagnosis,code status, doctor, activity, diet, important info for today (such as surgery, blood work, etc.), abnormal vs's, iv's and other tubes, etc. Mentation, and depending on the diagnosis...

  3. How to go from "Homemaker" to RN?

    Reigen replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh again congrats!! :yelclap: I was wrong, as I was thinking you had taken your nclex, a while ago... so that makes you a new grad... I would put that you worked parttime while in nursing school ,...

  4. Flipping from Obs to Inpt

    Reigen replied to EllbellRN's topic in Case Management

    AT my place changing from Oberservation to Inpatient has more to do with billing than the care type. We as nurses must watch the hours and change status ourselves. Hope that helps

  5. How to go from "Homemaker" to RN?

    Reigen replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First congratulations you are ready to go into the world of nursing. I take it you passed your nclex a few years ago, and since that time have worked as a nurse doing seasonal clinic jobs like flu...

  6. 10 things to leave off your resume...

    Reigen replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Could you "Lump" your short stay jobs together? For example. Add up all the months you did the short stays...Jan 00 to May00 worked several postions in _____ (type of job) for short lenghts of time...

  7. Distance from hospital to apartment

    Reigen replied to Italia61703's topic in Travel

    I have a few questions, but let me tell you about my experience with being housed "35 minute" drive from the hospital, and perhaps my story can help you with your decision. The housing by mapquest...

  8. Offered RN Sup Position. Please Weigh in.

    Reigen replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is your first job post graduation, and you have been working for a total of approximately 2 months? I see you graduated/ have been licensed for about a year. Do you feel you have the knowledge...

  9. exit and re-entry

    Reigen replied to christine 1987's topic in General World

    If you do not sign the contract for a third year, you will not be under any obligation to continue there, or so I would think. Since you do not wish to do a third year, what other plans have you made...

  10. length of contract with travel agency

    Reigen replied to somebodyrn's topic in Travel

    Most travel nurse contracts are for 13 weeks, however, there are shorter contracts as well some like 4 weeks 8 weeks, based on the hospitals needs. as for penatlities for leaving early those are...

  11. I have a stalker at work.

    Reigen replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It should not matter whos friend she is, what she is doing is unacceptable behavior, and is making it difficult for you to do your job. Since you feel that you can not go up your chain of command,...

  12. I have a stalker at work.

    Reigen replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to be sure I understand... This CNA is assigned to a different unit/area/floor than you are, and she is leaving that unit/floor... to come to yours, to check on a nosie/didn't see you at the...

  13. New to travel nursing questions??

    Reigen replied to tinasueb73's topic in Travel

    I hope this helps you with your questions: A travel contract, will only be for one assignment in a single location. Professional Conduct and Standards of Conduct This section of the travel nurse...

  14. How to resolve a conflict?

    Reigen replied to kameera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Always try to talk with the person(s) that you have the conflict with. This shows that you would try to work things out beofre needing a mediator to problem

  15. Starting to feel like an idiot

    Reigen replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Happy I could help... care plans the nightmare of any nurse.... there are a few places that have pre-printed ones that you cross out to personalize for your client.....does your agency have any...

  16. Starting to feel like an idiot

    Reigen replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    First thank you, doing hospice work is not easy and it is stressful. Not being a computerized agency is also going to be hard until you get each form you will need for different cases down pat and...

  17. Does anyone hire in Denver/front range before licensed?

    Reigen replied to Lou25's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Nurse Residency Programs Nurse Residency

  18. Travel Nursing US (San Fo) vs Riyadh,Saudi for 1 year

    Reigen replied to MissRN80's topic in Travel

    Generally, Saudi Arabia does not allow expatriate women to sponsor a visa for their husbands or dependents. With special exceptions, which must be granted both by the employer and the Saudi...

  19. Dealing with tough interviewers

    Reigen replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too, have had that type of response over the years, when going from long term care to acute care. Here is a short version from a cover letter I sent. Please feel free to take anything you think may...

  20. Hardest or craziest interview questions you've ever been asked

    Reigen replied to ixchel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The oddest: How many quarters would it take to go from the street to the top of our hospital? My answer: It would depend on how the quarters were placed, either stacked or placed one on top of the...

  21. List your crazy interview questions...

    Reigen replied to rockstar11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It does seems some questions in an interview are indeed "odd". I have been asked : " Why did you choose the outfit you are wearing today", "How many quarters would it take to go from the side walk...

  22. What are the Benefits of endorsing your license?

    Reigen replied to kimmymik's topic in International Nursing

    According to the Vermont Board of Nursing the cost for Endorsement on the application is $ 150.00. Since only you can know how many other RN licenses you have currently the cost ofr NURYS...

  23. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    Reigen replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    $16.00 per hour based on 40 hours per week over the lenght of the contract, I am guessing its a 13 week contract, plus $245.00 per week per diem, comes out to a gross of $23.73 estimated taxes of...

  24. RUSHED NARC COUNT

    Reigen replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Take your time when doing the narcotic count. If you want to say Patient/Resident First Name Last Name Medication Name amount remaining, then do so. Then if you want to look at the sign out paper with...

  25. Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

    Reigen replied to whykiki0103's topic in Travel

    well, $15 an hour is what unemployment will "look" at if you would need to apply for unemployment. The $20 on the stipend would not be considered. I do not know of any Registered Nurse anywhere that...