happyclinicRN

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  1. How translatable is clinic nursing?

    Sounds like you will have a wide variety of skills used. I can't see how that wouldn't transmit later to a great résumé! Go for it! P.s. I float between family practice and specialty that includes...
  2. Pre-employment drug test

    Depending on your area too pray they don't turn it over to the police for possession of a controlled substance. Unfortunately this may be a hard lesson
  3. Managers and recruiters please critique me!

    Can you add specific skills you used during your clinically? Also dates your licensing was effective, bls dates,
  4. Not sure why this hasn't been mentioned before, but you must have a paragraph that parallels your work ethic with the organization you are applying for core values or mission statement. Also in your...
  5. I also live and work in the Midwest and work in a walk in clinic from time to time. I float. Between family practice and specialty also I started at 22.10 as an rn with an ADN and no float premium....
  6. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    If he wants an ma he can hire one for that wage and do his own injections. It is certainly NOT worth it! You will find another entry level rn position closer to home for more
  7. What is it like to work in a clinic?

    Well? You are a year in. How do you like
  8. Aurora Health Care - Milwaukee

    I went to gateway in
  9. Aurora Health Care - Milwaukee

    I would recommend working at Aurora St Luke's. You will definitely learn a lot. I actually spent clinical time there in nursing school and enjoyed it a lot. The nurses were very nice and helpful and...
  10. First interview as an RN....nightmare!

    How many docs? If more than 2 I would be wary. If just one it is completely normal. I love clinic life and in the right environment you might too! No nights, weekends, or holidays to fight to get
  11. Passed nclex after low Kaplan scores

    To you all still waiting... I have not known one person that the pop up was wrong!
  12. Isn't this a violation of dress code? Bring it up that way perhaps. It is a danger to patients too. Being a nurse she should know better. Or perhaps there is underlying mental
  13. Best employee benefits/insurance in southeastern wi

    Any luck on the job? I would not discount aurora. I have been happily employed there for over 2 years. Of course I am sure just like anywhere if you have a floor/dept with bad mgmt it wil be hell....
  14. Aurora Health Care - Milwaukee

    Wow! I am shocked all the bad juju about aurora. I have been happily employed there for over two years now, having come from one of their biggest competitors. I have not once seen or heard of any bad...
  15. How's the job market there in Wisconsin?

    As a former all saints employee I can honestly say I would NEVER go back! Currently I am working for aurora and have several friends trying to make the switch as
  16. Job offer at Froedtert in Trauma/Acute care as an ADN!!!!!!

    I bet I had classes with most of you! Hope you all are doing well.
  17. Job offer at Froedtert in Trauma/Acute care as an ADN!!!!!!

    I graduated from GTC last may. I think you have it right. I thankfully never had to repeat a class but know many who
  18. Job market in Milwaukee for ADNs

    Have you tried surrounding areas like Racine Kenosha oak
  19. Need help picking good nursing shoes!

    Nurse mates have some nice leather slip
  20. What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    Not what the OP is looking for but Walmart has cheap rubbery banded watches that are advertised as "safe for hand washing". They come in a variety of colors and have a big face with all 12 numbers....
  21. Stethoscope?

    It's a great stethoscope. I also have the litthman classic II S.E. I would never buy any other
  22. Can Nurses have Tattoos?

    Check dress codes for possible places of employment in your area first. The large organization where I work no visible tattoos or piercings (other than up to 2ear piercings) are acceptable. Covering...
  23. Also time management skills are a must for clinic nursing. Emphasize that on your
  24. All my life I worked in a clinic setting. Starting with reception role, med rec, call center, lead,etc. it was only natural to work as an RN in a clinic. When writing your resume taylor it to job...
  25. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    Wow! I am shocked! Working for a large organization as an Lpn I made that to start out. As an RN now I make $23/hour. Never settle for less than $20/hour as an