MattRN81

MattRN81 has 5 years experience.

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1. New RN having trouble getting employment with misdemeanor

   MattRN81 replied to Jjackson225's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I feel bad for you and your situation. We have all been young and made mistakes. I would imagine that it would be tough for you to get a position as an R.N. If im looking at it from an HR view, why...

2. Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

   MattRN81 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

   If you are worried about retaliation, My suggestion would be to request to be in another clinical group. Win-Win situation. Your fellow students who do not want to speak up and do the right thing...

3. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

   MattRN81 replied to MattRN81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Thank You! I found your response very

4. Don't say anything

   MattRN81 replied to lockheart678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My advise. Don't burn the bridge, especially in this economy. Saying something on your exit interview isn't going to change anything, so why bother? Just thank them for the opportunity and move on....

5. stupid stupid stupid mistake. Advice on how to handle it?

   MattRN81 replied to KaeliF's topic in Patient Medications

   When you get the call, Just own it. I wouldn't say anything about night shift, or lack of sleep or anything like that. Managers hear all kinds of excuses like that. I would just say, I did make a...

6. New DON

   MattRN81 replied to MzKGoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That's awesome! It's always great to hear a good story! Congrats to

7. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

   MattRN81 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I am a male nursing student who recently graduated with an ADN. I am going back in the spring to pursue my BSN. I have been told that obtaining your BSN is not nearly as bad as obtaining an ADN....

8. I can't get a job

   MattRN81 replied to kiki4885's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   It's tough everywhere. I feel your pain. I agree with nowornever....go back to get your BSN. I have noticed in PA, they are more willing to give a nurse with no experience who has a BSN a shot,...

9. The "Bench Program" and Prozac for me please...

   MattRN81 replied to MattRN81's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Im just a little discouraged. I'm not mad that there is a bench program. I'm just upset that it was not specified. When I go to a job interview, I expect that the position is available. In...

10. The "Bench Program" and Prozac for me please...

    MattRN81 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have read numerous posts about the job market and how weak it is. I don't know if I should be laughing or crying after today. A position for an RN position was recently posted on the companies...

11. help im losing my mind...

    MattRN81 replied to Nursingfem007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that you are over thinking it. The key to passing NCLEX is to take the test no more then 3 months after graduation. The sooner, the better. 86% pass the test on the first attempt. You have...

12. NCLEX Tomorrow... any last minute advice?

    MattRN81 replied to Kate22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hopefully you scheduled your test for the time of day your brain is at its best. I scheduled my test at 8 am and drove there telling myself that today is the day I'm going to make it official! You...