Apedro

Apedro

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  1. Fired...How will I get another job?

    Apedro posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May, started at an LTAC on August 25th and was fired yesterday November 14th. My license is intact but I can't get unemployment since I was fired...I need another job quick. This was my...

  2. Fired...How will I get another job?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ruby Vee, I was concerned because I am a new nurse, period. I felt really bad and was scared. I did nothing criminal and I didn't put my patients in danger. One of the reasons given for my dismissal...

  3. Fired...How will I get another job?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Esme12...I really needed those

  4. Fired...How will I get another job?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Carrie RN, I did not check with my unemployment office, I just assumed since I was fired, I don't qualify. I don't believe I violated the nurse practice act. I was told I was being fired based on my...

  5. LTAC experience.....?

    Apedro replied to carnatlast's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I am kind of disappointed so far with my LTAC. I've been working for coming on 3 months next week and I had a very informal orientation with absolutely no guidelines for the orientation. It was...

  6. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

    Apedro posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working about 1 month and had my experienced my first code I work nights at a specialty hospital. The patient had COPD and new onset Type 2 DM. As soon as I got on shift I was told by the...

  7. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Altra, yes the patient was a an insulin gtt when she was first diagnosed at the hospital, by the time she was admitted to the specialty hospital where I work she was no longer on the gtt. Thank you...

  8. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As always, thank you HouTx, and yes VANurse we do not have a RR

  9. Acronyms

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all :) I need some help deciphering the lingo. Referring to IV lines (types and locations), what does "R hand HL", is this a regular IV like the one placed in the ER? Does "PAC not accessed" mean...

  10. It must be the resume

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been reading lots of posts searching for how long it takes to get a nursing job and where to apply. I've come to the conclusion that it must be the resume. Some nurses seem to only have to...

  11. Acronyms

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

    Thanks stitcher98, I will

  12. Acronyms

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

    thanks dat1nurse4u...love your pic, I used it to create a thankyou card for my preceptor

  13. Acronyms

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

    One more..what does "R SC Perm" mean? I think it's right subclavian but does "Perm" mean permanent and if so what does that mean? Thanks

  14. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I've finally got a start date (Thursday) for my first job as an RN at a LTC facility. I've been told I will eventually be the only RN in the building on the night/weekend shift. I am under the...

  15. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

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

    Thanks meanmaryjean, :) You're right I don't want to be at odds with my employer. I suppose I should let them train me, and if at the end of the training I feel I need more time I should "request" it...

  16. Why do you want to work in dialysis?

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

    Thank you all, especially tokebi. I have thought about it and I think I'm ready if I get a second chance.

  17. Why do you want to work in dialysis?

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad looking for my first nursing job. I got a call from DaVita today and when I was asked why I wanted to work in dialysis I drew a blank and gave the worst answer possible. I said the...

  18. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

    Apedro replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you say your only option is public transit then do that...for now. When you can afford it, buy a car (a clunker, lease or buy, what ever). You need a car with the long hours nurses work. You should...

  19. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    Apedro replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    SoldierNurse22, very well said, I wish I could articulate like you because I feel exactly the same.

  20. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    Apedro replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you really care for the patient. Don't leave nursing. If every goodhearted nurse like you followed suit the nursing field would be an even *****

  21. Tenet Healthcare Corporation

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

    Thank you HouTx :) I called and they said if I look up a job listing I've applied to and can't find it that means someone else got the job...so now I know. Guess I'll keep

  22. Tenet Healthcare Corporation

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to over 20 jobs at Tenet hospitals and haven't received a single call back or rejection letter. I have been applying for positions over the past two months. Does anyone know if I will...

  23. It must be the resume

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

    Chesam7 - DO you have a BSN or ADN? Did anyone help you get the

  24. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    Apedro replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Please tell me you are either kidding, exaggerating for effect, or not a nurse!" & "LYNDAA is a nurse...you can decide to choose from the other options if you wish...:whistling:" Don't worry...

  25. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    Apedro replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I want to start by saying that I am answering the original post. I'm not trying to add fuel to the fire. I recently needed to start wearing glasses and I do feel more confident with my glasses on....