RNgirlyAK

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  1. Question about evaluation

    RNgirlyAK replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi! I have also signed up, for RN - BSN, with WGU and I believe these are pre-req's to the BSN portion. These must be completed before anything else; however, if I were you I would double check the...

  2. Commuting

    RNgirlyAK replied to JustNursn's topic in Home Health

    2 hours one way?!? That seems crazy to me. Do you work 12's? So that would mean 12 hours of driving a week. It seems more cost effective with time and gas to find something closer, even if it doesn't...

  3. Need advice! Fine line between stalking and landing a job

    RNgirlyAK posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I currently work per diem and recently started applying out of state. Just prior, I thought I would try one last round of app's at my preferred local hospital. Fast forward one month and I am looking...

  4. Moving to Alaska

    RNgirlyAK replied to NicuRN628's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I live and work in Alaska. I knew a couple that moved up from Ohio and they struggled with the transition. The major issues that motivated them to return to Ohio after 1 year is: not having family...

  5. "We'll be checking your References..."

    RNgirlyAK posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have had 5 interviews in the last couple of weeks and 4 of them have told me they would be checking my references. My references have told me no one has called them. I have heard back from 1 that...

  6. "We'll be checking your References..."

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

    Thanks sharpeimom! I will try to stay positive. Waiting over a month would drive me completely crazy...definitely a pleasant surprise when they finally called, I bet. I guess I just thought they...

  7. I messed up so bad

    RNgirlyAK replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    PurpleDelight: keep applying...you will get more chances. For some reason it seems as though you don't hear anything and then BAM, you have multiple interviews lined up. There was a time i didn't hear...

  8. "We'll be checking your References..."

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

    Meriwhen: Thanks for the feedback. I am not very good at the waiting game...obviously

  9. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    RNgirlyAK replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    If you think thats bad...you should see our new name

  10. I messed up so bad

    RNgirlyAK replied to cincin1222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have noticed that when I first started interviewing for nursing jobs, I would draw blanks when asked the typical 'give an example' interview questions. Try to look at some of the other posts on...

  11. Doesn't like my experience, but interviews me anyway?

    RNgirlyAK replied to dance4life's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So they already had someone in mind, but they still had to interview another nurse? Sorry, what an inconsiderate waste of your

  12. Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

    RNgirlyAK replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

    Have you checked Alaska? There is a new grad program starting at Alaska Regional...maybe try there. Also, Providence Alaska Medical Center offers new grads positions and programs as well

  13. My first PICC!

    RNgirlyAK replied to larniegrl's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Congrats!! So

  14. St. Al's ED in Nampa vs St. Luke Telemetry

    RNgirlyAK replied to RNgirlyAK's topic in General Nursing

    Interview for Tele position in Meridian went great. The DON sounded so nice and personable. She is having HR check references and she said she would get back to me...If offered jobs for all, this...

  15. St. Al's ED in Nampa vs St. Luke Telemetry

    RNgirlyAK posted a topic in General Nursing

    My family and I will be relocating from Alaska to Idaho in the near future. I am searching for hospital RN jobs and have so far gotten interviews scheduled all week! I am very excited about this new...

  16. CNA, EMT or EKG Certification? Advise to improve chances for job

    RNgirlyAK replied to claudianyc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! I agree the CNA experience would be helpful; however, I obtained my EMT-B prior to going into nursing school. I wanted to be an ED Tech and the ED Director said they would hire me as an EMT. It...

  17. ECG leads for echo stress test

    RNgirlyAK replied to hard working student's topic in Cardiac

    Hello! Old post, so you have probably already figured it out...but RA, V1, V2 and LA go in a line high on the chest,following under the clavicles. RL is low under the ribs on the right. V3, V4, V5,...