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  1. Pre-employment physical -uds

    stargazer88 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Occupational Health

    I wouldn't say anything to my employer, or write down any meds you are taking. If something shows up in your drug screen, the testing company will call you, then they will call the pharmacy to confirm...

  2. post hire medical exam

    stargazer88 replied to maceymorgan's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :no:Do NOT discose anything you don't have to. If you can do the job you were hired for, then they don't need to know. They may not take the offer back, but they may find another way to get rid of...

  3. Trying to get into RN program

    stargazer88 replied to amraebrown's topic in Washington Nursing

    I woud definitely go the BSN route. You already have an AA, so it would take you about the same amount of time as an ADN to finish. If I had to do it all over again, that's the route I would have...

  4. Can't find job as New grad RN in WA!! Please help~

    stargazer88 replied to smhs's topic in Washington Nursing

    Have you looked the US heading here at AN? You can look at your specific state. Some good information

  5. Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

    stargazer88 replied to JSBes's topic in Men in Nursing

    One option you may want to consider - legal nurse consultant. I read about this specialty in nursing magazines. From what I've learned, there is a demand for this type of

  6. Seattle U vs. Highline vs. Bellevue?

    stargazer88 replied to seattle12''s topic in Washington Nursing

    I would go the BSN route. I went ADN and if I had to do it over again would have gone the other way. It would have taken a little longer, but it would be worth it. (If you add up the time it takes for...

  7. burned bridges what to put on job application

    stargazer88 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What does one put on an application if your last position didn't work out? Or if you "burned bridges?" If you know you won't get the best reference from your last place of employment? Not because of...

  8. burned bridges what to put on job application

    stargazer88 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I guess I didn't really mean "burned bridges" I had a very difficult time with my preceptor. She was very critical. Had only been out of school a year, but super confident. My weakness is not standing...

  9. burned bridges what to put on job application

    stargazer88 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where are the needs? Where I live, just a few miles from a nursing school, jobs are hard to come by. I would gladly relocate. Any

  10. Stumbled in here...

    stargazer88 replied to MyheartRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is a nurses in recovery place under "nurses" heading here that's

  11. Working from Home: advice?

    stargazer88 replied to ivyleaf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where would one go to find these

  12. research linking nurses to products of drug addicted/sick parents?

    stargazer88 replied to wsp4905's topic in Addictions

    That's interesting. Although I don't know where you could find the answer except google it? Your post got me thinking.. I came from a "normal" family. My parents did not drink or do drugs. But my...

  13. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When people feel threatened, they sometimes get "defensive" She knows you have the power that could cost her her job. Have you ever thought about the way you communicate? Do you talk to people in...

  14. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, she may have felt overwhelmed and needed a break. Matching her with someone closer to her own age is a good idea. I get the feeling that you don't like her

  15. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    MJB2010 Has the right idea. In my case, I did great with the preceptor who let me work and said "I'm here if you need me" Some people just don't do well when being observed knowing they are being...

  16. Orienting a new hire - issues

    stargazer88 replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The nurse is a licensed RN with 4 years of experience! If she has bad nursing skills it will come out eventually. Why is it that many preceptors treat nurses like they are students? Is this the new...

  17. What made you go into nursing?

    stargazer88 posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious the reason so many people seem to be going into nursing lately. Jobs are hard to come by, it's a stressful career etc... What is/was it that makes you want to be a

  18. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

    stargazer88 replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I found LPN harder, because everything was new. I worked as an LPN for a year, then bridged to RN. I didn't find RN so difficult because it was mostly just more in depth in what we already knew. If I...

  19. What made you go into nursing?

    stargazer88 replied to stargazer88's topic in General Students

    Wow! These stories are inspiring. Hope to hear more! To Not.done.yet, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I could just feel the pain when reading your words. A parents very worst fear is to lose a...

  20. Picture with resume-Necessary or unnecessary?

    stargazer88 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have read that you should only put a picture with your resume if you are applying for modeling or acting

  21. what would you do in this situation? 2 job offers

    stargazer88 replied to Nurseadam's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have to do what's best for YOU. You could always work both, one of them perdiem. Beware of getting stuck in long term care for very long. There really (in my opinion) isn't much room for growth in...

  22. Grant Question!!

    stargazer88 replied to RhandaH's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Think about it this way, say you borrow $20,000 to get through school. Even if you are 45 now, you would still have 20 years in the workforce. As an LVN you should make at least $10 over minimum wage...

  23. Grant Question!!

    stargazer88 replied to RhandaH's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Apply for every scholarship available. You'd be amazed how many there are and how few actually make the effort to apply! ( My son even found one for people who have relatives that ride Harleys!) The...

  24. W on my transcript or a failing grade?

    stargazer88 replied to AndyMandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Javagal70 At my school you could apply to have bad grades removed from your transcript if your current grades reflect that you are now a serious student. Then it won't reflect on your GPA. Your...

  25. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    stargazer88 replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also buy them a half size too big, feet swell after a long