2011RN

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   How old were you when you became an RN?

   2011RN replied to flowerlilly's topic in Illinois

   39, it was a two year ASN program of which I had already completed all the perquisites before starting in the schools nursing program. Completed my BSN at 43.

   • Oct 24, 2015
   • 16 replies
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   Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

   2011RN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Professionalism

   I work for the federal government and we are mandated for overtime all the time whether it is an emergency or not. Even with union representation we are still consistently mandated. If you say you cannot work mandated overtime due to a medical condition or other issues they can remove you from nursing and place you anywhere where mandatory overtime is not necessary or fire you for being unable to complete essential duties.

   • Oct 23, 2015
   • 158 replies
3. 

   Slower paced nursing for RN with 2.5 years of experience?

   2011RN replied to no time rn's topic in Career

   Flatlander, you could give psych nursing a try. It tends to be slower paced than medical.

   • Oct 19, 2015
   • 5 replies
4. 

   What is your schedule like as a nurse?

   2011RN replied to Yerani27's topic in Nurses

   We currently have the option of 8's or 12's where I work, hours must total to 80 per pay period. We do have mandatory OT and it happens quite frequently here.

   • Oct 19, 2015
   • 42 replies
5. 

   Let's talk about the VA

   2011RN replied to Episteme's topic in Activism

   The VA as a whole needs total reform. It is sad that the men and women who put their lives on the line for this country have been subjected to substandard care if they receive care at all. The VA in my experience has not put veterans first and turns a blind eye to the neglect and insubordination of their employees hired to provide care for those who have served.

   • Oct 16, 2015
   • 10 replies
6. 

   Drug seekers

   2011RN replied to russianbear's topic in Nurses

   Some of the posts on this thread are precisely the reason why I fear ever being helpless and in pain in a hospital setting.

   • Oct 15, 2015
   • 278 replies
7. 

   State of DE jobs

   2011RN replied to 2011RN's topic in Delaware

   Non-acute, more of an office job.

   • Aug 14, 2015
   • 2 replies
8. 

   Government med/surg or Private-sector specialty?

   2011RN replied to chickadee1993's topic in First Year

   I would recommend going with the private sector. Make sure you leave the VA on good terms so that you have an option to return later should you choose to do so. It can be difficult to move around within the VA due to their tendency to preselect who they want to go where. It would be better to go with what makes you happy because believe me the VA has enough staff that is miserable with their jobs that they are keeping just for the retirement.

   • Jul 20, 2015
   • 8 replies
9. 

   Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

   2011RN replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Same thing happens. It takes me to an old thread.

   • Jul 7, 2015
   • 168 replies
10. 

    Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    2011RN replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    This link takes you to an old thread not one in which you can vote.

    • Jul 6, 2015
    • 168 replies
11. 

    State of DE jobs

    2011RN posted a topic in Delaware

    Does anyone work for the state? Do you like it? What was the interview and hiring process like?

    • Jun 30, 2015
    • 2 replies
12. 

    State Job

    2011RN posted a topic in Delaware

    Sorry double post. :-(

    • Jun 30, 2015
13. 

    State Job

    2011RN posted a topic in Interview

    Does anyone know what one can expect when interviewing for a position within the department of medicaid and medicare?

    • Jun 29, 2015
14. 

    State Job

    2011RN posted a topic in Interview

    Does anyone know what one can expect when interviewing for a position within the department of medicaid and medicare?

    • Jun 29, 2015
15. 

    State Job

    2011RN posted a topic in Interview

    Does anyone know what one can expect when interviewing for a position within the department of medicaid and medicare?

    • Jun 29, 2015
16. 

    State Job

    2011RN posted a topic in Interview

    Does anyone know what one can expect when interviewing for a position within the department of medicaid and medicare?

    • Jun 29, 2015