CherylRNBSN

CherylRNBSN

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  1. Is this common now?

    CherylRNBSN replied to CherylRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    An update: I had three interviews with same institution. Shadowed yet again, for four hours. Followed up next day with thank you email. Offered job the very next day! I am posting this update for...

  2. A nurse called me a "little pretend nurse!"

    CherylRNBSN replied to Amber628's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I took exactly the path you say is insulting. And as result, I was able to work full time while going thru ADN and then BSN. End result? I graduated with NO debt or student loans. I took my...

  3. Fired from Job, still don't understand why

    CherylRNBSN replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    After reading you responses to the "accusations", I can understand why you are puzzled and upset. It doesn't sound to me like you did anything wrong. Sounds like a clique that has been eating sour...

  4. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    CherylRNBSN replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I suggest you look for employment elsewhere. I have had a number of good to great nurse managers, and about two who sucked. The good ones were mentors, and let me not forget that THEY HIRED ME and...

  5. Nursing Leadership Styles (Part III): Laissez-Faire Leaders

    CherylRNBSN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurse Management

    This reminds me of a difficult co-worker I worked with years ago in the ICU. He would lose his temper and explode at other nurses on occasion, saying some really inappropriate, hurtful things. We...

  6. What is an average 12 hour shift like for a nurse

    CherylRNBSN replied to DeezKeyz's topic in Nursing Career

    So you are not a nurse? I suggest, instead of posting here, you actually interview nurses. B/c nurses will respond v differently to non-nurses. We leave lots of stuff out assuming we are speaking to...

  7. Where does the new Associate Degree RN fit in?

    CherylRNBSN replied to marthabaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been LPN, ADN, and BSN. I am currently searching for job, and was told outright "We are looking to hire BSNs" This is an academic, magnet hospital. (In Louisiana). So where do you belong? If...

  8. Would this be a turn off in an interview?

    CherylRNBSN replied to lolakbolak's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Keep it to yourself. It will not help you, and could very possibly hurt you. You will be seen as a short term employee, and hiring/preceptorships are expensive to

  9. Terrified and Humiliated New Grad in LTC

    CherylRNBSN replied to Super Ultra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best way to deal with this? STAY. And I mean for the short term. If you let this a** run you off, your confidence will take an even greater hit. He cannot make any meaningful judgement after two...

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

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

    I am sorry for the loss of your father. I worked as a nurse for 12 yrs., then left to be stay at home mother. I find myself divorced now, and re-entering the field after a long gap on my resume. I am...

  11. Stuttering Stupid Nurse

    CherylRNBSN replied to pearlgarden's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The other posters have said it all, so I am just sending you BIG

  12. ICU in community hospital or Stepdown in academic hospital

    CherylRNBSN replied to SEWRN's topic in Critical Care

    I have worked at all varieties: small community, regional med center, and TX med center academic hospital. I encourage you to go to academic hospital. You will see FAR more complex, high acuity cases....

  13. Do you have to be tough to work in ED?

    CherylRNBSN replied to nurse_k29's topic in Emergency

    You need to be at least somewhat assertive, and capable of being just plain assertive, to work in ANY intense, fast paced environment where lives are at stake. But you have been working in NICU, so I...

  14. Defiling the test room

    CherylRNBSN replied to Catzilla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your story about receiving bad news and almost not sitting for an exam reminded me of when I had to take an Excelsior test for AAS when I had just dumped fiance. I was SO upset, but had already paid...

  15. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    CherylRNBSN replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As my divorce attorney said "Pigs get fat. Hogs get

  16. I believe this was neglect, ADON disagrees...what should I do?

    CherylRNBSN replied to littleone25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had (unfortunately) several broken bones. PAINFUL! Cannot imagine any reason to go two days with obvious deformity (noted due to your good assessment skills) without X ray. NONE. I agree. It...

  17. Will starting in psych put me at a disadvantage in the future?

    CherylRNBSN replied to spdaydream's topic in Psychiatric

    I only know one, and she worked her butt off. But she was well compensated. It's a highly specialized field. That's why you don't need to worry about

  18. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    CherylRNBSN replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    Do it! You will learn a LOT, and you can put it on your resume as a reflection of your dedication and passion to your area of interest. DO IT DO IT DO IT. It will also help you speak eloquently at...

  19. Refusing a Clinical assignment

    CherylRNBSN replied to SheldonCooperPHD's topic in General Students

    Thanks for explanation/example. I am still thinking get this cleared with PharmD before doing. B/c even if a doc orders it, it's still YOUR license. YOU are the one administering med. If PharmD says...

  20. Will starting in psych put me at a disadvantage in the future?

    CherylRNBSN replied to spdaydream's topic in Psychiatric

    You need to look into this yourself and not take my word for it, but from my research Psych NP are the highest paid. Just sayin'. With your background and interest, it might be a great match. Do what...

  21. Refusing a Clinical assignment

    CherylRNBSN replied to SheldonCooperPHD's topic in General Students

    I have never crushed a time release drug. Isn't there a danger you can OD the pt? Once you crush it, it's no longer extended release? I would think a patch would be better. Anything but crushing a...

  22. Am I assertive enough?

    CherylRNBSN replied to lil mac's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand that is frustrating. On Monday I have my third interview w same hospital. Don't give up, hang in there. I find everytime I interview, I feel more comfortable and confident. This week, I...

  23. Commuting 1 1/2 to work???-- new grad

    CherylRNBSN replied to live2run00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with all the OP. It's doable, and may be necessary. I will warn you to be so very careful about getting sleepy while driving. I commuted for 6 months for 45 min. I did fine after my shift, but...

  24. Am I assertive enough?

    CherylRNBSN replied to lil mac's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, there is no nursing shortage. If you have only applied for two or three jobs, that is a HUGE part of your problem. And if you have already been out of school for a year, you really need...

  25. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    CherylRNBSN replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't be discouraged. Times are just changing, and we all have to change with them. I was an LVN (Tx). I was hired at a hospital in Houston over 20 yrs ago, and even then, at that , I was relegated to...