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  1. How to post a quote in the beginning of your cover letter?

    sauconyrunner replied to lullaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I entirely concur with the majority of the responders here. I know you want to stand out, and you think that putting this very special quote in your cover letter will do that, but actually.... it...

  2. Low census. . .no work. . .

    sauconyrunner replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to be a seasonal thing. I never realized it happened outside of Florida- and yep I've worked outside of Florida. We have a summer dip- which we use to make sure that staff enjoy vacation...

  3. Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    sauconyrunner replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    Maybe it isn't the best place for a New Grad, but if it is the job you are offered, and the only one, I'd take it and make what I could of

  4. Empower The People With Medical Knowledge!

    sauconyrunner replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOVE

  5. Your thoughts on being "written up".

    sauconyrunner replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooh High Five for you PF! :yelclap: I heard that just two days ago. My response, "Some people don;t have MRSA, and they don't want to get it from you." Oddly, it totally shut the Nurse up...

  6. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    sauconyrunner replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    I really do hope your Dad gets to feeling much better. It is REALLY hard to be in your position, you know somethings, and at the same time, it's your Dad, so everything is suddenly very different....

  7. Need an nclex score to get license in another state?

    sauconyrunner replied to paintedbison's topic in General Nursing

    How odd, it is Pass Fail. They dont typically give you a score unless you

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    sauconyrunner replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had a guy once transported by ambulance for chapped lips. No kidding. I am not sure if I was more irritated by the patient or the ambulance

  9. Your thoughts on being "written up".

    sauconyrunner replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    It is an OSHA rule. and the idea is that there is a chance that if you are in an area where specimens are collected/handled, it could contaminate your food or drink, so it is a protection for the...

  10. I dont think acute care floor nursing is right for me. What is?

    sauconyrunner replied to klaRN01's topic in Nursing Career

    Many options, and also there are many many units out there that don't have some of the crazy things you complain about. I do think that a desk job is kind of hard to find even though there are a lot...

  11. Stupid things that nurses say

    sauconyrunner replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I put my first foley into a L and D patient in Nursing school. English was not her first language and I was terrified of my instructor. I was so sure I would hurt the patient or contaminate the...

  12. Associate's degree v. Bachelor's degree starting wages.

    sauconyrunner replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Gotta agree with Lady Carol. Plus, I as a BSN Nurse, never felt like I brought additional skill sets to the bedside with a few extra classes in community nursing, research and the

  13. RN with NO Med-Surg experience

    sauconyrunner replied to allboyzx4's topic in General Nursing

    I also have 0 Med surg experience, but I do have ICU and ED experience. I think If you are interested in a Hospital job, you can apply and see what

  14. Documentation by PCT's

    sauconyrunner replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like it would be inappropriate for a tech to document thing that are not the case, just as it would be for a Nurse or anyone to document something that is just not true. Therein lies the...

  15. Recommendations-ER, where would you go/work?

    sauconyrunner replied to plaidnurse's topic in Emergency

    I think you ask such a broad question, that it would be hard for people to formulate an answer. plus, I've personally had the experience of working somewhere that I loved, and having a friend come...

  16. Your thoughts on being "written up".

    sauconyrunner replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the Infection prevention Nurse at our hospital. I try NEVER to write anyone up. I feel it is a morale killer and I also feel that it is often a cowardly thing to do. I mean, sending you a...

  17. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    sauconyrunner replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just keep thinking, like Nancy Reagan said back in the day, "Just say No". No one is taking advantage of you, though I have to admit, the "2 wednesdays from now" is a bit sneaky. Since they are...

  18. Confidentiality and social networking

    sauconyrunner replied to vanderbert's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not only that, but getting to speak with a Nurse Manager, in a setting prior to job hunting, can only help

  19. Job opportunities in CA for ADN with a BS that's not a BSN?

    sauconyrunner replied to shytide's topic in California Nursing

    Short answer, your BS in anything but Nursing will not really help you, and your GPA if it is not that great will hurt your chances for acceptance to both ADN and BSN programs. I see a lot of...

  20. Holiday rotations...

    sauconyrunner replied to Bec7074's topic in General Nursing

    The last place I worked at had what they called your "holiday Package" It spelled out which holidays you worked from year to year, and also, like many if you were off Xmas eve, you worked xmas...

  21. Everyone is getting into nursing these days...

    sauconyrunner replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Really nice Congrats Paco69! WHen I saw this cartoon, as I am an Infection Prevention RN, all I could think of was, "See when you don't wash your hands, the bacteria take over" But it just was not...

  22. Doesn't it feel great when...

    sauconyrunner replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know what Chevy, Now that your baby is probably much bigger, you should take a picture of him and you, and send it along with what you just wrote to the NICU. Sure, some of the nurses have moved...

  23. Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    sauconyrunner replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this is just an oversimplification. Without older nurses - you would really be lost. In addition, if, say they were all to suddenly retire, I can assure you that the Nurse Managers would be...

  24. Worst night ever

    sauconyrunner replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. Yes, Just call the Rapid Response team next time. Your Night Charge Nurse is a fool. See, the Charge Nurses job is to HELP things FLOW. Sooooo, there is NO WAY a nurse who is...

  25. 5 twelve hour shifts in a row?? Is it safe??

    sauconyrunner replied to shipmanmisty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as safe, yes. Some units, including one I worked on had a policy everyone worked 7 days on then had seven days off and of course we got the joy of rotating from days to