rubyagnes BSN

Neurosurgical ICU, Emergency, Psych, Art Therapy

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    Duke vs UNC vs UNC Rex

    rubyagnes posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I want to start off by saying sorry for yet another post about the Triangle area. I'm moving from out of state and due to COVID the hiring process has been remote/interviews via zoom which has made...
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    Board certified with multiple degrees

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi, A lot of my coworkers have email signatures that list their credentials after their name. I am an RN with a BSN, I also have a BFA, and I'm a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse...
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    Washington Hospital Center WHC "steps" pay scale

    rubyagnes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am moving to DC from Baltimore soon and am checking out various hospitals in the area. I've been an RN for 5 years. In regards to WHC's union contract I see there is a table referring to...
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    Credentials

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, A lot of my coworkers have their credentials listed in resumes and email signatures. I am an RN with a BSN, I also have a BFA, and I'm a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse...
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    Credentials

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for your response. If I listed my BFA, why would you suggest it be written first? I see that the article states the non-nursing degree be written first, but I'm curious if you have any ideas...
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    Where to move?

    rubyagnes replied to Etak's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just moved to Durham and got a job at UNC chapel hill in their neurosurgical ICU. I really enjoy it so far and they offered a relocation bonus and additional retention bonus. If you want more...
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    Nursing technology invention - what should I do?!

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Any advice on how to patent a nursing invention, specially one relating to using technology in a hospital setting. What steps should I take? When should I look into selling the idea and how can I do...
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    UNC vs Duke Neuro ICU

    rubyagnes posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've posted a lot lately, but I have two upcoming interviews with UNC and Duke Neuro ICU's. I was hoping to get some feedback about these units. Either the overall hospital or the Neuro ICU...
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    Reserves

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I am a registered nurse with my BSN currently working in Baltimore, MD. I have been a nurse for about 4.5 years with close 2.5 years previous experience in emergency department nursing and have...
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    Moving to the Triangle area

    rubyagnes posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, I am an experienced (5 years) RN. I've worked in the ER for a few years and most recently inpatient psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. My bf and I are planning to move to the triangle area...
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    ER to Neuro ICU

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi, I've been a nurse for almost 5 years. The first 2 1/2 years were spent in a busy ER in Baltimore City, where I saw and experienced a vast array of medical complications and scenarios. Then I moved...
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    Advice Please :)

    rubyagnes replied to MBNurse123's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @MBNurse123 I just moved from the Baltimore area to Durham. I was able to interview at Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Rex, and WakeMed. Interviewing is extra strange right now and took a little longer...
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    Hiring freeze?

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I had two interviews a couple of weeks ago for ICU positions at both UNC and Duke and I felt that each interview went really well. I was given a good amount of onboarding information,...
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    Resignation Question

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I recently resigned from a nursing position at a hospital, as I was offered a new job out of state. Due to covid, the hiring process was a little slow, but I let my manager know as soon as I was...
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    Resignation Question

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    Just wanted to follow up - I ended up being paid my scheduled hours while not working for over 2 weeks. It’s pretty amazing to me. I don’t think I accrued any PTO along with those hours but I...
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    Duke employment, commute, etc

    rubyagnes posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, I was just hired at Duke Hospital in Durham and I’m starting at the end of Summer. I was hoping to get some insight on a few things. Due to Covid, the orientation is now virtual, so I won’t...
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    Considering CRNA - what should I do to prepare?

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I'm hoping to get some advice from those who have become CRNA's. I have been a nurse for about 5 years now. The first few years of my career were spent working at a busy ER in Baltimore City....
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    Resignation Question

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    I’ll def follow up next week. Honestly don’t have much PTO and it’s only paid out at 50% so I’m more interested in my expected pay. I have written documentation from my manager clearly stating...
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    Resignation Question

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks. I think I’ll feel a lot more secure once I’m actually paid as expected next week. The coworkers I’m referring to extended their 4 week expectation to adhere to the policy, but the policy...
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    Resignation Question

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    The policy is to pay out PTO at 50% but my manager clearly stated I’d be paid my regular hours as if I was working, then after my end date HR handles the PTO part. I’m on good terms with my...
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    Burnout: Best/worst nursing jobs for long-term career

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I know nursing can be a very transient field... In a way I like the idea of not feeling "stuck" but at the same time I'm wondering what are the best nursing jobs for a long term career? I worked a...
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    Duke employment, commute, etc

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @mmc51264 My boyfriend is moving with me and I think overall we'd rather pay more for a nice downtown apartment than pay less and commute to pay for closer parking. We are both moving from a bigger...
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    Waivers for acceptance

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone had a waiver approved for the use of antidepressants or adhd
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    Hiring freeze UNC and/or Duke?

    rubyagnes posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, I had two interviews a couple of weeks ago for ICU positions at both UNC and Duke and I felt that each interview went really well. I was given a good amount of onboarding information, including...
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    Hiring freeze UNC and/or Duke?

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @mmc51264 Thank you all for your response. You've been very informative throughout this process. Both jobs got back to me stating they are waiting for HR to "officially clear" the jobs to move ahead...