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Talk to them and distract them while performing the procedure. However, I like to explain the procedure, ask for their preference to count to 3 or just get it done. I also position the child so they are not facing the needle, have them look away, and...

As a manager- never discuss salary with your peers. The fact they are making the same as you is unfortunate for you but, using this as an example for a raise will not get you far. Each position has a minimum and maximum sliding scale for compensation...

You can mostly likely be assured a spot on the "do not rehire" list if you jump ship...

Yes, it is possible to achieve work life balance.

Respectfully, a UM manager role on the payer side can be very stressful as you are up against many departments including marketing/sales, compliance, legal, operations, etc. who drive company business. However, it is dependent on the individual in t...

I'm a UM manager and I make sure to have work life balance. But again, that's give and take. There are some weekdays I work long evenings and those weeks I don't work on the weekend, so it highly depends on how I balance my work. Is this a UM manager...

I agree with caliotter and old dude. Not to sound rude but are you sure you spoke to a nurse and not support staff? Definitely get the doctor on the phone for clarification.

I believe the previous posters are referring to the powerful capability of the google search engine. To get into nursing leadership, you need to look for advancement opportunities. It may not readily come in the acute care setting but you may conside...

I think she is referring to rapid responses called to initiate sepsis protocol for at risk patients. And for the record, the "sepsis code" did save my life. Call me biased, but early detection and intervention is very necessary.

Do not make assumptions. Different organizations progress through the hiring process at their own pace. After the interview, did you send a thank you email? If not you may consider sending them one and letting them know of your interest for the posit...

Keep in mind that all positions will be stressful. I work in case management and it is very production based and you will have to pay attention to deadlines. However, some perks are not working weekends, normal business hours, potential to work from ...

Even for an MSN in education or administration, you would need a more competitive GPA.Consider looking up schools that may give you conditional admission to an MSN program of your choosing. I'm not sure if this option is available for NP programs but...

I attended a small Methodist university for nursing school. I am not Christian and had a great experience. Also to note, I did not have to attend church or take any religious courses as part of the curriculum, etc. You may consider researching the sc...

There is no such thing as an RN degree. There used to be RN diploma programs however, they are being phased out. You either enroll in an ADN (associate) or BSN (bachelor) degree program. Some schools also offer entry level nursing MSN (masters) progr...

To be honest, I don't know what to think. This is only one side of the story.

Unfortunately per TOS, we cannot advise whether or not to refute your BON order. It is in your best interest to seek advice and help from a lawyer that specializes in handling BON cases (TAANA Executive Office - Home).

Do not contact the recruiter again, it looks like you have already made multiple attempts. Things can come up on the recruiter's end, give them the benefit of the doubt and wait to see if they respond. Good luck.

OP, this situation does sound fishy but unfortunately it is not out of the norm for an employer to find a way to terminate you after you have given notice. I'm sorry that you are in this situation however, based on your described experience it maybe ...

First of all, take a step back and think about what you have learned from this experience. It is nice of your manager and preceptor to find ways to enhance learning opportunities for you. What summaries are you sending to the educators? Don't be anxi...

To be realistic, at this point it would be very difficult for you to qualify for a work at home position with your limited experience. These non-traditional positions will be looking for strong clinical acumen and judgement. In addition, the work at ...

Ivyleaf, Everyone's nursing career path is different. After about 2-3 years of patient care, I have ventured off into healthcare operations myself. Currently I work full time in a non-bedside position and work prn at a bedside position. This is how ...

And don't forget to perform well and do your best during your preceptorship. Everyday is like an interview when you are on the floor. Good luck!

Based on the fact that one of your questions is "who did you interview?" makes this not anonymous. Once again, good luck to you but this is not how you should be approaching your assignment. You are meant to have an interpersonal interaction with a n...

I can see triage being a part-time position depending on the organization and their needs. However, many case management positions are a full FTE. My recommendations is to do a general job search and find what interests you. Are there part-time posit...

How long has it been since you have put in your application?