CrossCountryRN2008

CrossCountryRN2008

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  1. Nurses who can't find work.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Employers prefer to overwork current staff and not have more to give benefits too. Keep

  2. Looking for advice on my career path.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to oliverandmollycat's topic in Nursing Career

    In the states you have to be a RN or LPN to be a psych nurse. There are psych techs but they are not

  3. Is having an ADN really a terrible choice?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Guest757854's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on the area you reside in and your specialty area. I did the CNA class during pre reqs to see if nursing was a good fit. Then after pre reqs and while wait listed, a got a hospital paid PCT...

  4. Looking for advice on my career path.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to oliverandmollycat's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you licensed as a RN or LPN or a mental health tech? Legally you cannot call yourself a nurse unless you are licensed as a nurse. It is difficult to get out of psych and into medical areas but...

  5. Unrealistic nursing students

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    It is their personal goal no matter how unrealistic it is. However they should act professional and dress professional when in a setting for tour or

  6. What Are Your Thoughts On This? Guards Sleeping.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to havehope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is inappropriate and they could lose their job. Yes report

  7. Learning from my mistakes

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    There should be 4 nurses for that many. Three for the floor and a

  8. How many pairs of scrubs should I purchase initially?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to loveoutloud's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At least 3 but more like 6 sets. Spare set comes in handy. Plus if you work OT, it is nice to have extra in case you are too tired for

  9. ACLS certification

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Helenkar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The mega code is the most important

  10. Nursing Shortage

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    The shortage is of highly experienced well trained extra certification nurses not new grads. The new grad market is over flooded. Then there is CMA staff in clinics and blood donation centers....

  11. Cops and Nurses

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten two tickets when traveling to and from work. I also noticed the same cops in the same areas weeks later pulling over more

  12. Favoritism with working(or not working) holidays

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a list by holiday groups. One major holiday and minor holiday are required. Winter is major minor is

  13. New Grad and Job search advice for single mom

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to nmor4965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got a day shift position. There are places with evening shifts too. Just be honest when interviewing that you need child

  14. New Mexico nurse to patient ratio HELP

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to krissi_p_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is how a lot of SNF places are run. Leave for a hospital

  15. Surviving Nursing School- financial wise

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to jofapcastillo's topic in General Students

    I worked overtime and went full time but it was before

  16. Confessions of a Job hopper

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have job hopped over schedule and pay issues. Now I love the hospital but the unit is getting to be ridiculous with how it is run. I am hoping to get my year in so I can try for OR or mother baby...

  17. Attitudes of nurses who don't work in ltc

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got stuck in SNF and prison nursing as a new grad. It took me 5 years to get an acute care job because yes there is s stigma on

  18. Do you need all those degrees?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think BSN and MSN are useful for bedside. Many nursing instructors still work bedside for extra money. Nursing educators and managers should have MSN and maybe MBA in

  19. really sad

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't beat yourself up. Do take your lunch to eat. When you pass by the nutrient room drink water. You do need to care for yourself to stay healthy and care for

  20. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They are papers mainly. It is evidence based research. That is the biggest difference between ADN and

  21. To The RN's Who Worked With LPN's In The Hospital..

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to pookyp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Alongside the rn staff with their own

  22. To The RN's Who Worked With LPN's In The Hospital..

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to pookyp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some hospitals still use lpn staff on the floor. Mine

  23. Multiple jobs

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to poohrn33's topic in General Nursing

    What other work? I would like to work in retail or hotel part

  24. Licensure by endorsement questions

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    A few weeks total but once the background cleared about four

  25. ER nurse going to med-surg

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to DavidDudley's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It gets very