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  1. Moving to MD with an Associates and three yrs LTC experience...Job Market?

    Dreaming4acute87 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello there, I realize I have two dings against me in regards to scoring an acute care job. I have enrolled in a BSN program, which I will make sure to write in my resume. I have been working at a...

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

    Dreaming4acute87 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have been a nurse for three years. Throught sweat, blood, and tears I lasted those three years in LTC. I recently moved to the area and applied to some positions at Hopkins because I heard they are...

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

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Update: I relocated and received two job offers in med/surg after 3 yrs in

  4. Advice please, for new grad seeking position in LTC. Thank you.

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Wokini1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Always go above and beyond. A cover letter will never hurt you, not having one might. Why not put yourself above the rest, especially in this economy,even if not required. I would also recommend...

  5. What you should never say at an interview

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Why do you want to work here?" "Because you are the only place

  6. Scrub skirts Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Lysa71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am sorry I came off defensive I have just read a lot of anti-religious sentiment recently on this site and I find it offensive and coming from a place of

  7. Scrub skirts Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Lysa71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am pretty sure she asked for recommendations for a scrub skirt. She did not ask what you thought of her religious restrictions. She did not ask whether you thought skirts were impractical. I know it...

  8. University of Maryland Medical Center

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to CBPsychNurse's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My impression was that they give a 100% tuition reimbursement BUT at a limit of $3,000 per calender

  9. Regional Attitude Towards Long Term Care Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I am not a defensive person in nature and I do not doubt that you have seen this. The LTC I worked at had much higher expectations of us. Unlike other places we had 24 hrs geriatrician coverage...

  10. Regional Attitude Towards Long Term Care Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been thinking about this for quite a bit and am wondering if my thinking is correct. Are there differences in opinion depended on region towards viewing long term care as experience when it...

  11. Regional Attitude Towards Long Term Care Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in General Nursing

    Here in MD, I just received my second job offer in two weeks with pay offered for three years of RN experience. Go figure! I never imagined I would get into acute care, hence my screen name.

  12. Regional Attitude Towards Long Term Care Nurses

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in General Nursing

    I had one manager tell me in CT, "O I usually tell HR to NEVER send me LTC nurses." Well geez way to throw us all into one category. Is it the great time management skills that bother you, or the...

  13. I feel truly sorry for new grads

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sigh, it is not as bad as my new grad law

  14. First cna job...no experience!

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to emily12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You seem like you are going to make a great CNA. I never worked as one but worked in LTC as an RN for three years and watched from the side lines. Unfortunately no matter what the CNA's seemed to...

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

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am heartbroken I will not be able to attend that conference on Thursday due to a previous commitment that I can not get out of. I do plan on attending the one coming up in October through Nurse.com....

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

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks guys, I live in Mt. Washington area but am willing to commute but not too far. I heard nice things about Mercy but it does not seem they have much open positions at this point. I will try these...

  17. Fellow RN- BSN Excelsior peeps from start to finish..How long?

    Dreaming4acute87 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am still debating between Excelsior and Chamberlain. I have enrolled in Excelsior as a resume booster while I look for new jobs and have signed up for their 1 credit course. I was told today that...

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

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    O dear, I hope this is not the case. I have been in LTC for three yrs, supported my hubby through school and had a baby. I hope I did not sabotage my

  19. Any nurses with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)?

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to newenglandcna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I do not have ASD, but if you are a good CNA, then why should you not be a good nurse? Consider asking for some feedback from your employer; what are your reviews like? I am sure you can bring...

  20. falied nclex rn 3 times now what

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to marinesgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am pretty sure you answered your own question. You failed because you did not put in the effort needed to pass the exam. Kaplan was an amazing studying tool, almost identical to NCLEX. You need to...

  21. CA new grad RN looking for position on East coast--need advice

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to Oatbran's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just read through the boards and you will get your answer. At this point the longer you wait to get employed the harder it will get. If I were you I would find the closest nursing home/subacute rehab...

  22. How to climb up the ladder

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Nurse Management

    LTC facilities are always looking for managers, supervisors. Look for one that is well respected and has a core group of head administration. If you have your BSN maybe try going there for a bit, see...

  23. Maryland Board of Nursing Horrors

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to BaltimoreHon's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I wanted to followup to give some of you hope. I was dreading this process! I sent in my fingerprints and verification from my state and a week later applied for my licensure. I applied on June 6th. I...

  24. Maryland Board of Nursing Horrors

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to BaltimoreHon's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Not really a change. I requested finger print cards to be sent to me over a month ago just to get the process started, NOTHING! I knew better so I sent in my mom, yes maybe juvenile but she lives...

  25. How to Survive the Job Search

    Dreaming4acute87 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This really helps me as well. I have always had success with job searches, getting into the one and only nursing school I applied to, even landing my first job in LTC. I hit the roadblock when I...