vanilla bean

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   L&D to NICU

   vanilla bean replied to ksola's topic in NICU

   Do NICU nurses attend high-risk deliveries at your facility? If so, try to make a good impression. Try to get to know them a bit. Be friendly and helpful. They may just be the ones that can assist you to get in to the NICU by talking you up and telli...
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   Why wouldn't this cost of living hack work for California?

   vanilla bean replied to myoglobin's topic in Nursing

   I think the OP meant more in the operational sense (separate bank accounts, etc) rather than the legal sense of their finances.
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   Nurses secretive about getting another job

   vanilla bean replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing

   Sorry Emergent, sarcasm is my default setting. I'll make an attempt to contribute something productive to the conversation. Here goes: personally, I don't feel any obligation or desire to share the decisions regarding my professional life with anyone...
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   Nurses secretive about getting another job

   vanilla bean replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing

   Sounds like a great reason to have multiple per diem jobs; more opportunities to work one's desired shifts. I can't believe "Karen" didn't keep you in the loop with her employment plans. What could she possibly have been thinking?
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   Employment Gap - should bring up nursing school?

   vanilla bean replied to demeanor89's topic in Nursing

   If all they're asking about is a gap in employment and you weren't working while in college, why not say exactly that? As in, "during that time I was in college and decided not to work so that I could focus on my studies." If pressed to elaborate, tr...
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   Being bullied at work

   vanilla bean replied to Mariah2019's topic in Nursing

   What would I do? I'd find another job. If you exude even a fraction of the contempt for your coworkers you've shown here when you're with them, trying to establish any kind of functional relationship is going to be a steep uphill battle.
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   1 year in and lost - advice please

   vanilla bean replied to TammyTho's topic in Nursing

   Have you considered going back to school and pursuing an advanced degree for an APRN role?
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   Haunted Hospitals/Units

   vanilla bean replied to AFJ32780's topic in Nursing

   https://allnurses.com/whats-your-best-nursing-ghost-t79490/
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   Out of State MEPN vs In-State ABSN

   vanilla bean replied to aspiringnurseCA's topic in Nursing

   This is a *very* important factor to consider. I relocated to CA last year and knew I was moving to a competitive market but was still surprised that it took me a year *a year* to get a job. I have my BSN and 3 years experience as an RN and it was st...
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    Nurses Are So Bossy...

    vanilla bean replied to gehrig592's topic in Nursing

    No, we don't. You need to address your concerns directly with the facility in question.
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    Mass shooting

    vanilla bean replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing

    I have no doubt some of our very smart and seasoned friends here will have suggestions for resources for you. Even though I don't have any of that helpful information, I just want to tell you how sorry I am that you are having to deal with this traum...
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    Surviving an Interstate Move

    vanilla bean replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Nursing

    It's been almost a year since I did a big interstate move. I still feel stressed, lol. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to talk details/specifics. Good luck with your new adventure!
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    How many of you disinfect car after work?

    vanilla bean replied to PHC-nurse's topic in Nursing

    It's excessive behavior. If you want to continue with this behavior, at least be consistent and wipe it all down after leaving your home and going out in public at all. Disgusting shopping carts, door handles, handling money, touching your children (...
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    Associates degree in nursing. BA in English

    vanilla bean replied to Peanut5's topic in Nursing

    What words of wisdom are you looking for? Are you wondering what experience and/or education you need to land a job as a school nurse? Requirements will vary by market so one thing I would suggest is to seek out job postings for the job(s) you want a...
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    Easiest states for foreign graduates

    vanilla bean replied to KingK's topic in Registration

    Not necessarily. The CA BON will only be satisfied when you have met all of *their* licensing requirements.