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Does anyone have any input or recommendations for non-nursing jobs with a BSN? I have only worked in home health since graduating with my RN several years ago. Spent a few years taking one or two online classes for my BSN (which I regret getting now). Nursing is not my niche and I’m trying to figure out what else to do with my degree. Thanks

Money is the driving factor here for my Mom. Grandpa gets a nice pension from the city and the Navy as well as Social Security. Medicare pays for the therapists, home health aide and nurse to come bi-weekly; Mom seems to think that the "free help" is enough to tend to grandpa's needs. I told her grandpa is at the point where he needs to go to a LTC facility, however she insists she wants to keep them at home together and says she is currently searching online for an independent home health aide. I told her that we need more than one caregiver to provide full-time care for grandparents so that my brother can get a job and I can move out, but I got no feedback.

you're correct that he is a reluctant, unwilling caregiver. when he was laid off from his job a few years ago; my mom asked him to move in with me and the grandparents as I was the sole caregiver. he has remained unemployed since; because his "duty" is to watch the grandparents when I'm at work. he is not cut out to be a caregiver; however he is living comfortably off grandpa's money while he plays games all day. but if he were to be "relieved" of his care giving duties, he would have to get a job, which he does not want to do either.

You're right, it is very difficult doing the right thing sometimes this has put a great strain on our relationship, as we were very close before we had to become caregivers. I keep holding out, thinking he is going to change, but it looks like he is still set in his ways.

My older brother (36 yrs old) and I (25 yrs old) are the primary caregivers to our two elderly grandparents with dementia. My grandmother is still able to do ADLs with assistance; however my grandfather is completely dependent on us. He is on a pureed food/thickened liquid diet (due to being hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia a few months ago); has debilitating back pain due to a mild compression fracture in his spine (receives steroid shots for this) and cannot walk or get up on his own. My brother gets very impatient with the level of grampa's care; for example, I ask him to help me get grampa up to the bathroom in the morning -- he comes storming in -- yanks him off the bed and drags him to the bathroom cursing up a storm while grampa is yelping in pain. He just sits grampa in his chair all day long without changing his position; and at night also does not change his position or underwear. Grampa is completely soaked in the morning. As a result, he now has a stage 2 ulcer (size of a pea) on the inner part of his right buttock (we are addressing this issue now with the home care nurse and DR) . I have gotten on to him about re-positioning and changing his underwear but he is lazy and would rather play video games all day. This stresses me out as I work full time (peds private duty) and go to school and I take care of grampa on my days off. I tried talking to my Mom about it (she is POA) but she is oblivious to the level of care grampa needs and just writes it off. We do have OT, PT, ST, home health aide and nurse come in weekly but it is only for 30 mins at a time. Grampa is not getting the care or respect he deserves here because of my brother; any advice on how to handle?

sorry, the format seems to have messed up a little when I copy and pastied on here

Hey everyone! Im currently doing peds home health as a rn and looking to get into hospice. i graduated from nursing school in 2012 and have been at my current job for over 1 year. i just spent all night trying to beef up my resume some , I would greatly appreciate any constructive criticism, tips or advice! resume writing has never been my strong point :/ thanks again **I left out the heading on here** Qualifications Summary Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 1 year experience in pediatrics. Recognized by supervisors as being conscientious and dependable. Experienced with multitasking under high stress/pressure. Proficient in electronic medical documentation. Professional Experience Private Duty Nurse at Kids Healthcare -- Miami, FL (December 2012 -- Present) Provide quality one-on-one care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs Perform complete and constant patient assessments, noting condition changes, adjusting care, initiating interventions and advocating for the patient as needed Implement clinical skills including tracheostomy suctioning and care, oxygen therapy and CPAP ventilation, gastrostomy tube feeding management, and medication administration Act as nurse preceptor and orient new hires to patient case Educate patient/family on disease processes, medications, procedures, and medical/nursing interventions Hostess and Cashier at Hooters -- Miami, FL (July 2010 -- January 2012) - Utilized strong verbal communication and customer service skills - Handled customer complaints with diplomacy Education Florida College at Miami, Florida - Associate of Science Degree in Nursing attained August 2012 - Cumulative GPA of 3.42 - Dean's List Spring 2012 - President's List Summer 2009 & Fall 2008 Licensure and Certification - Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License Number ####### valid through June 2014 - American Heart Association BLS Certification valid through October 2015

Hey everyone! Im currently doing peds home health as a rn and looking to get into hospice. i graduated from nursing school in 2012 and have been at my current job for over 1 year. i just spent all night trying to beef up my resume some , I would greatly appreciate any constructive criticism, tips or advice! resume writing has never been my strong point :/ thanks again **I left out the heading on here** Qualifications Summary Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 1 year experience in pediatrics. Recognized by supervisors as being conscientious and dependable. Experienced with multitasking under high stress/pressure. Proficient in electronic medical documentation. Professional Experience Private Duty Nurse at Kids Healthcare -- Miami, FL (December 2012 -- Present) Provide quality one-on-one care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs Perform complete and constant patient assessments, noting condition changes, adjusting care, initiating interventions and advocating for the patient as needed Implement clinical skills including tracheostomy suctioning and care, oxygen therapy and CPAP ventilation, gastrostomy tube feeding management, and medication administration Act as nurse preceptor and orient new hires to patient case Educate patient/family on disease processes, medications, procedures, and medical/nursing interventions Hostess and Cashier at Hooters -- Miami, FL (July 2010 -- January 2012) - Utilized strong verbal communication and customer service skills - Handled customer complaints with diplomacy Education Florida College at Miami, Florida - Associate of Science Degree in Nursing attained August 2012 - Cumulative GPA of 3.42 - Dean's List Spring 2012 - President's List Summer 2009 & Fall 2008 Licensure and Certification - Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License Number ####### valid through June 2014 - American Heart Association BLS Certification valid through October 2015

these are great! thanks for the links , very helpful:)

im currently doing peds home care , i have over one year experience. thinking about looking for another job. would appreciate any input on my resume below! not so sure my wording is on point..much appreciated, thanks! .... Work Experience Private Duty Nurse at ***** -- *****, FL (December 2012 -- Present) Provide quality one-on-one care for pediatric patients with G-tubes and tracheostomies Perform complete and constant patient assessments, noting condition changes, adjusting care, initiating interventions and advocating for the patient as needed Administer medications and treatments per Plan of Care - Maintain timely documentation using electronic medical records Hostess and cashier at ***** -- *****, FL (November 2010 -- January 2012) - Utilized strong communication and customer service skills - Handled customer complaints with diplomacy Education Florida College at *****, Florida - Associate of Science Degree in Nursing attained August 2012 - Cumulative GPA of 3.42 - Dean's List - President's List (twice) Licensure and Certification - Licensure - Registered Nurse, State of Florida - American Heart Association BLS Certification

cool, thanks Eric! I organized and formatted the resume so that it looks more professional, and will mention my gpa and dean's list on my cover letter (don't really have any other accomplishments to put on there, lol). Thanks again for the advice, very helpful!!: D

Hey everyone, I would very much appreciate any feedback/criticism! I've had Worksource people and my parents look over it, but would still like to hear other opinions. I think I still need alot of help on my cover letter -- I don't really know how to 'sell myself' and make my letter stand out above the rest :/ Also, do I need to have my license number listed on the resume too? Thanks again! **COVER LETTER** Dear Mrs. blahblah, In August 2012, I graduated with an Associate's Degree in Nursing from BLAH BLAH SCHOOL. I have been recently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Florida, and am vitally interested in becoming a member of BLAH BLAH HOSPITAL. Through nursing school and my previous work experience in the fast-paced customer service industry, I learned to think and adapt quickly, function effectively under stress, and organize and prioritize my tasks. I am very motivated to learn and succeed in my duties and am not afraid to ask questions when unsure. My clinical instructors have praised me as being very caring and dedicated as a patient advocate to all my patients. My compassion and desire to help others is unsurpassed. What sets me apart from others is my strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive for excellence which is why I would make a positive addition your nursing staff. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to discuss with you personally how my skills and strengths can best serve BLABBITY BLAH HOSPITAL. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your kind consideration of my application. Sincerely, : D, RN **RESUME** Education and Achievements Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (attained August 2012) - BLAH BLAH SCHOOL Licensure - Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida Dean's List Spring Semester 2012 Cumulative GPA of 3.42 American Heart Association BLS Certification (August 2011 - Present) Clinical Experience Student nurse preceptorship at BLAH HOSPITAL'S Med-Surg unit (72 total hours). Participated in: - patient admissions and discharges - analyzation and interpretation of patient EKG rhythms - tube feedings - IV administration - pain/diabetes management - wound care - change of shift report - paper charting on patients - patient education - management of care for 5-6 patients - organization and prioritization of patient needs Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point - Proficient in electronic charting with Neehr Perfect program within the nursing school curriculum - Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team Work Experience Hostess and Cashier at BLAH RESTURANT -- Jacksonville, FL (November 2010 to January 2012) - Utilized strong communication and customer service skills - Handled customer complaints with diplomacy - Maintained positive attitude and friendly demeanor in stressful situations Volunteer Experience BLAH Exceptional Student Center (2012) - participated in play and learning activities with special needs children Nursing and Rehab Center (2011-2012) - participated in bedside conversation with patients and helped transfer disabled patients to dining room St. Francis Soup Kitchen (2004-2011) - waited on guests and served food trays