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  1. Out-of-state Interviews, anyone?

    alrighThen replied to Murse36's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! Best of luck to

  2. Out-of-state Interviews, anyone?

    alrighThen replied to Murse36's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Murse, You really can't go wrong with moving to the PacNW. I lived in Kodiak AK for 3 years and it is beautiful with winters that I don't remember being incredibly severe. I wasn't in touch with the...

  3. Out-of-state Interviews, anyone?

    alrighThen replied to Murse36's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was pleased to do my first and only interview in Washington state while sitting in my basement with pj bottoms on via Skype. I was offered the position that evening via email. Then they mailed me my...

  4. Johns Hopkins only hiring those with acute care experience?

    alrighThen replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Mercy Medical Center hires oodles of new grads so I would think you'd get right in with your experience. It's where I went following 2-3 years of LPN/RN experience in same

  5. ICU Nurse needs advice

    alrighThen replied to Socrates12358's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like our backgrounds are similar. I agree that 8 weeks is not enough time to feel comfortable. I second the posters who mention speaking to your manager. This is a valuable opportunity for...

  6. How long for license renewal on expired license.

    alrighThen replied to trackhead's topic in Washington Nursing

    WA was the fasted licensing agency I've experienced. But I endorsed from another state, not renewed. Don't know if that makes a difference. I had my temporary permit to practice within a week. My...

  7. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    alrighThen replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. MD (Baltimore) 2. 5 years total (3 as RN, 2 as LPN) 3. Critical Care 4. $29/hr base 5. $4 diff for nights, 4$ weekends 6. non union. Moving across country and these are the stats for my new job 1....

  8. Background Check Discrepancy (problem?)

    alrighThen replied to veggie530's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat and a company I worked for three years ago reported me as a current employee. Confused about that. And they said my start date was 1 month after I had reported it to be. Hopefully...

  9. When is it time to make the best decision for youself?

    alrighThen replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Go home. Stay with family and alternate job hunting with resting. Why put yourself through any more of the misery? Health comes first. I can relate to your feelings. I'm moving home in two months...

  10. Compassion, easily lost?

    alrighThen replied to xoxJanexoxDoexox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You must not need work very badly to put it off for so long. Sounds like a nice place to be in. You can't let others take your power or give you fear. Your compassion is yours, so don't be worried...

  11. How do I get an additional nursing license in another state (OR to WA)?

    alrighThen replied to MsoccerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have both OR and WA licenses too! WA was pretty easy to deal with. Actually they were very fast and I received my temporary license in just a few weeks and the permanent one automatically a few...

  12. Going back to study nursing-is it worth it?

    alrighThen replied to PrincessCherry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like nursing is what you want to do! A bachelors in business is a cool background to have in healthcare and you could build on it with a masters in health admin or an MBA with your nursing...

  13. Salmon Creek Medical Center

    alrighThen posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Anyone have any opinions on this Legacy facility in Vancouver? I was wondering about the acuity in their ICU. I'd love to hear about anyone's experiences there, though. Busy? Working towards magnet?...

  14. Is it hard to get into med surg if you stay in LTC/SNF for yrs?

    alrighThen replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know lots of nurses who started in SNF or subacute rehab. I'm in ICU now and had no problem transitioning from the nursing home to my first MedSurg position. I consider SNF to be the most difficult...

  15. Pre-nursing student...beginning clinicals. Very nervous!!

    alrighThen replied to turkeyonrye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a Clatsop CC grad! So exciting! I love the Oregon coast and Astoria! I worked at Clatsop Care for 5 years and we did all of our clinicals at CMH. Is that where NUR 50 is happening? Many congrats...

  16. Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    alrighThen replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Heinous. Attitude. OP: I don't think you are ready yet to become a nurse or a doctor. Maybe focus on being the best CNA you can be for right now. Get ready for some confrontation should you choose to...

  17. Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    alrighThen replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mell101, I agree with the other poster who said you should go into fashion design after

  18. Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    alrighThen replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hahahaha

  19. Free time/vacation time while being a nurse?

    alrighThen replied to nurse_sharon's topic in General Nursing

    My best year so far for adventures was 2011 when I worked weekend option. My bf worked 12 hour nights and I did my 2 shifts and had 5 off each week so it made it easier to get chunks of time off...

  20. Nervous About Going From Nights to Days

    alrighThen replied to irish_rainbow's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious, is this a 12 hour day shift weekend option? I did a 16 hour day/evening weekend option in a SNF for a year and a half while in a full time RN-BSN program and loved it. I'm on 12 hour...

  21. LVN to RN

    alrighThen replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm sorry to be so redundant in my post then! I think COC and continuing on with CSUN sounds like the winner! Why pay more when a few extra months won't really hurt you in the long run? Such exciting...

  22. Rotating Day/Night shifts

    alrighThen replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

    I choose to work only nights but many on my unit are rotators since you can't have a days-only schedule until you've been on our floor for 10 years. Not kidding, it's insane. But I do know that our...

  23. LVN to RN

    alrighThen replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in LPN to RN

    I personally would not spring for the program that costs 115k. Why not consider entering a community college and finishing the latter half of their existing ADN program? It should run you less than...

  24. Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    alrighThen replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The most awesome schedule I've ever had was when I was an LPN in a clinic, M-Thur 8-5 no weekends or holidays with an hour long paid lunch. I was 20 years old and loved going out all weekend and...

  25. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    alrighThen replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Within two months of my year mark as an RN in sub-acute rehab on a long term vent unit and a skilled rehab unit (same floor/staff floated to and fro) I was hired onto a med/surg and ortho floor at a...