CrossCountryRN2008

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  1. Licensure by endorsement questions

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You probably need your previous state to send over information. You only get denied if you had previous issues or

  2. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Currently live NC work VA in med surg5 years RN with BSN ADN AA AGS (from all the pre reqs and working as psych tech) I make around 27 hr no weekend diff and mandatory every other weekend. Unsure of...

  3. Let go from my first nursing job, cant find another job

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to MI_RN_87's topic in Nursing Career

    Try to apply to new grad programs. Sounds like you have a learning curve on computers and time management. Make a brain sheet and use it. Explain in interviews that it was you not keeping open...

  4. What is a new graduate nurse supposed to do if there aren't any jobs available?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to skyheaven477's topic in Nursing Career

    Join ANA. Highlight clinicalson your resume. Apply places you did clinicals at. Try everything. Long term care rehab hospital dialysis home care. Keep

  5. Is it hard to get into med surg if you stay in LTC/SNF for yrs?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It took me from 2007 to 2013 to get in from

  6. certifications?

    CrossCountryRN2008 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does anyone find getting certified helpful in their career ? Does the cost count as a tax deduction? I want to be certfied in med surg and bariatrics next year. I am sure it will not help with pay...

  7. certifications?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CrossCountryRN2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does the study guide

  8. Switching jobs/pay in Arizona

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Jelly19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I worked SNF places for 4 years now at a hospital. Keep

  9. Being a navy nurse and prior drug use, crimes.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Alex_x3's topic in Government, Military

    You need to contact your nursing board. You may not get a nursing

  10. certifications?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CrossCountryRN2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    NC has says it counts toward the required continuing ed units for renewal. Yes the test cost. It is expensive so I would like a tax credit I

  11. RN:Pt Ratios

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    Yep. I looked at rehabs when I first moved here from AZ. Screw that. And placed tried to only offer 18-22 per hour for BSN. I am now in med surg. Busy but safer and learning a

  12. Switching jobs/pay in Arizona

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Jelly19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are multiple causes for low pay. Plus more nurses than jobs means more

  13. Anyone apply for BOP?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Castle bean's topic in Correctional

    The physical is tough but train for

  14. Switching jobs/pay in Arizona

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Jelly19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Pay has gone down all over the

  15. Certifications in rehab nursing

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Cehurstrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    Depends on the rehab. Ortho Neuro

  16. Is this common?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Take it to the unit director to

  17. RN:Pt Ratios

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    Sounds fair. Some places I worked went up to 20. I moved to the east coast and it is up to

  18. Army Med-Surg to civilian work

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Sparticus391's topic in Government, Military

    Depends on where you apply. Most civilian hospitals look at experience in general degree and certifications. They usuallly only look at military as a tax break for hiring

  19. Licensure by endorsement questions

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It was pricy. Nursys NC and AZ all had fees. Good

  20. Licensure by endorsement questions

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I came from AZ to NC and had to do

  21. Licensure by endorsement questions

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to CP2013's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    They have a form for your current state to fill

  22. Is it really necessary to start out in med surge before branching out to other units?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It helps a lot. I got into rehab first then over to med surg. I prefer med surg but it is specialty diabetes renal and colorectal

  23. My story and some questions from a confused older student

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Dreamhawk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated with a 60 yo male who probably will work to 89. I currently work with two late 70s

  24. Military Spouse Nursing

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to ml52789's topic in Government, Military

    It is expensive so plan ahead. Look up the state board contact them. Not every state accepts every