MatrixRn

MatrixRn has 20 years experience and specializes in Management, Med/Surg, Clinical Trainer.

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1. Revocked Licensure but want to use my skills and education

   MatrixRn replied to instinct00tammy's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would echo the comments above, unless you have a burning desire to get your nursing license back. With your experience you could be hired in Case Management, Social Work, Preventive Health. You...

2. Experienced RN's cannot get new jobs!

   MatrixRn replied to duca's topic in General Nursing

   If I am reading this post and the ones posted since right, you have spent all 21 years at least in this facility, and possibly in this same unit, right? If so, your skill set is very defined by that...

3. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

   MatrixRn replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   "They are going to be short staffed already and if I don't work that day, it will be even worse. I suppose it is tacky for me to try and get it off since they are lacking on staffing and it will be...

4. Nursing school in my 30s

   MatrixRn replied to mirem's topic in General Nursing

   I went back to school at 30 yrs old., Married, with 3 yr old twins. Was it is easy no....doable yes. I did my pre-regs part time the first year until my twins in school full time. I graduated 4.5...

5. Just Hired for UnitedHealth

   MatrixRn replied to 403RN's topic in Case Management

   I used to work for United. As stated above be prepared to be very micromanaged; they track everything. They are highly organized, hence the tracking, but you will learn a LOT. So I guess it is a trade...

6. When to report to BON, authorities, and/or HR (workplace harrassment & threats)

   MatrixRn replied to jfrederickson80's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Then continued to confide in the charge nurse that I was "spreading gossip" and "bullying" him when each time he has asked me to stop joking; I have. In our meeting the manager and supervisor, I...

7. Chris Christie in charge of Trump's Opioid Commission

   MatrixRn replied to Emergent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   They have to start somewhere. Putting together a commission to what they can do, before they do it makes sense. Clearly what we are doing now is not working, as the problem has exploded through out...

8. What is the motivation for bullying?

   MatrixRn replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

   Or better still try to support the struggling nurse to help her be productive and a part of the

9. Nursing in NH

   MatrixRn replied to tks07's topic in General Nursing

   Yes but aren't the taxes a bear.....the high state tax of Mass to work there and then the high housing tax in

10. Graduating early vs graduating without debt

    MatrixRn replied to murse1293's topic in General Nursing

    As they say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. You have already been accepted to a program go for it. And besides even if you got accepted into the other program you would not graduate for...

11. Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    MatrixRn replied to ashemson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmm FT staff position that offers benefits? The ACA has rules around using the insurance at your work, if you qualify for it..and FT perm would

12. Spanish speaking LVN in Texas pay

    MatrixRn replied to carefulcare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Interesting, it must be the part of the country you are in. Up here bilingual nets a few bucks an hour extra

13. Sale of Humana?

    MatrixRn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Humana may be considering a sale to Cigna. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Humana Considers Sale of Company -

14. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    MatrixRn replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    WOW what a story!!! What

15. How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    MatrixRn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally agree ^^. I was just going to post the same thing. I would add.....how often is your group in serviced on proper technique for sticks etc. That is certainly a class she, and maybe others...