MatrixRn

MatrixRn

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  1. Nursing shortage???

    MatrixRn posted a topic in Nursing News

    [h=1]A New Accelerated BSN Program launched to Meet Market Demand[/h]This program is "Designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field, the ABSN aims to produce...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. Wellness Programs - Incentive or Violation of Privacy

    MatrixRn posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I find this topic interesting. As a nurse I absolutely see the value of Wellness programs, and preventative medicine. If we are able to coach or give incentives to enhance wellness then intuitively...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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 -

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. low balling me with pay rate?

    MatrixRn replied to DreadiLocs's topic in Home Health

    That seems low for he Dallas area. Just did a quick salary search on indeed and it gives an average pay rate of $22.00 for

  19. Valedictorian caught cheating

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

    No I meant what I said, If someone has a track record of A's in their courses, where is the incentive to cheat? And it really would be beyond belief for someone to cheat in everyone of their classes...

  20. failed nclex for the third time

    MatrixRn replied to mommy1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Feeling stupid should not be your problem...it looks like your issue has to do with working two jobs and not being able to get some decent sleep before taking the boards. If your end game is to be a...

  21. Do nurse managers and recruiters actually listen when an employee gives a verbal referral

    MatrixRn replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they do. And the better employee you are the more they will take your candidate

  22. Valedictorian caught cheating

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

    Well here it goes....Flame away folks. My disclaimer is I graduated with a 3.94 GPA and was valedictorian of my class. I have read through all of the posts and the first thing that strikes me is her...

  23. Offered a Job but waiting on the second job

    MatrixRn replied to palumboedana's topic in General Nursing

    A was going to post a comment saying "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." but I digress. Good luck on the more rural job...hopefully you will get an offer

  24. Negotiating Salary

    MatrixRn replied to cathering's topic in General Nursing

    Almost 40...is she also a new grad and at the same hospital? Agree with others, she could be including her night

  25. Stuck in Nurse Position

    MatrixRn replied to Neldi's topic in General Nursing

    You have no bedside nursing experience and would be competing with new grads....who they may see will take a lower rate of start pay than you with your 6 yrs of experience. And, yes the hospitals want...