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  1. Management...could I do it?

    jrt4 replied to Aadkin14's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with most of what MBARNBSN has said already. I accepted an assistant nurse manager with 1 year of experience and it was a great decision. As MBARNBSN has stated most of these positions offer...

  2. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

    jrt4 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry..didn't mean cannot. Meant should not. Meaning It would be

  3. Calling all charge nurses!

    jrt4 replied to KMRN81's topic in Nurse Management

    At my hospital the majority of the med/surg units have a charge without an assignment from 3p-11p to expedite admits/discharges and staffing. All of the ICUs have a charge out of staffing. The...

  4. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

    jrt4 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The manager is going to be upset either way. This is incredibly frustrating and I will guarantee you will be black listed by the hospital you are currently working for...they cannot make you sign a...

  5. Help please how to decline a job

    jrt4 replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    special1RN- Just be honest and don't delay. I think just saying that you have an unexpected illness in your immediate family and you do not believe transitioning to a new company is right for your...

  6. How do you get promoted in nursing?

    jrt4 replied to RegularNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with the above poster. Entry level positions can be obtained by education as well as having a reputation for working on project committees. You may want to start within a shared governance...

  7. MSN-Nurse Leader

    jrt4 replied to PumpkinRN15's topic in Nurse Management

    There are really a variety of degrees available for MSN. If you really like process and investigating best practices I would encourage you to check out Clinical Nurse Specialists degrees. While they...

  8. In charge of 2 units-meetings

    jrt4 replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Nurse Management

    PICU and floor peds work really closely together so we get together quarterly for our unit meetings. All other times we are separate. I think its good to bring 2 units together that share a...

  9. mgmt and pre employment drug screen

    jrt4 replied to Ozymandia's topic in Nurse Management

    As a Pediatric RN I cringed when I saw this. You are NORMAL!!!! You shouldn't feel guilty for needing medications! We always tell our autistic patients you are just you and there is nothing wrong...

  10. Holiday gifts for your staff

    jrt4 replied to NeuroRehabRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Kind of... it comes out of our own pockets most of the time. The organization does have a christmas meal and entertainment in the cafeteria which is really nice if you are working...most people do not...

  11. Acuity-Based Staffing Model

    jrt4 replied to MatthewJames's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree. I have never seen a PCT counted as half a person. We practice a mixed model system currently. Our grid allows for so many Hours Per Patient Day. We have allotted so many nurses and PCTs...

  12. Informal leader promoted to formal role.

    jrt4 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Nurse Management

    Another introvert in management!!! We are far and few between but we can be incredibly successful as you hinted at with being immune to small talk and getting into peoples personal business. Like I...

  13. Need NM/ANM advice on politics of job change

    jrt4 replied to m0lasses's topic in Nurse Management

    I think this really depends on your relationship with your boss. I doubt I would be willing to help in a job search for someone who has been with me for a year or two. Now if you had been with the...

  14. mgmt and pre employment drug screen

    jrt4 replied to Ozymandia's topic in Nurse Management

    If you have a prescription for medication I don't see an issue as long as you disclose it. They may require that you are able to perform your work duties without taking the medication while you are...

  15. Holiday gifts for your staff

    jrt4 replied to NeuroRehabRN's topic in Nurse Management

    We always struggle with this every year as well. I enjoy my staff but I really do not have the cash to get all 50 people something really nice. You can usually get a pretty nice gift for all staff...

  16. Anticipating other offers?

    jrt4 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a little advice...especially if you don't have experience. As a nurse manager I am interviewing lots of candidates. I usually have a couple that I am interested in. If I pick one and they tell...

  17. Retention/Morale

    jrt4 replied to ltcnurse01's topic in Nurse Management

    I have never worked in LTC but if its one thing I have learned in management is people are people. There are 3 things that influence engagement which is the core issue when most people talk about...

  18. Post Assistant Nurse Manager Interview

    jrt4 replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    My first leadership position was like this. 75% of my time was spent in staffing and the other 25% was doing payroll, evals, etc. It is challenging but it wasn't bad. I was paid hourly so if I did...

  19. I dream of nursing leadership...

    jrt4 replied to GVNurse09's topic in Nurse Management

    Jennifer - Unfortunately I do not see any short term opportunities for you if there are no supervisory openings in the ED you are currently working in. I would advise you to stay where you are and...

  20. Moving into management....interview

    jrt4 replied to marysmom1216's topic in Nurse Management

    I can only give you what I ask but maybe it will be helpful. I try to focus on behavioral questions...for a staff nurse or front line supervisor I might ask... 1. What are your career goals? This...

  21. What sticks out in a cover letter?

    jrt4 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    In the last 7 years I haven't read one. Not because they are not there but just because I frankly don't really care. Whether I call someone in for an interview is all about their resume. I do...

  22. Diversity in Nursing Leadership

    jrt4 replied to chappco's topic in Nurse Management

    We do not have that problem. We have a somewhat diverse workforce at the moment in my unit. We have different races, ages, alternative lifestyles and everyone is treated with respect. My issue is...

  23. Nurse Manager Salary

    jrt4 replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with the above posters. It will heavily depend on where you are located in the country. Where I first worked in Indiana the average salary for a nurse manager was 65-75K. In chicago the...

  24. Where to begin, what to do

    jrt4 replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I also want to point out that it is possible to work 40 hours per week as a manager. It has to be a conscious choice and proactive. If I am here 10 hours today, I will leave early the next...if I...

  25. Where to begin, what to do

    jrt4 replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    As a nurse manager I do not feel as though I have "lost" my clinical skills. However, I am rusty. Prior to stepping out and doing patient care I always tell my staff that it may take me a little...