thomas76

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1. transition to VA nurse

   thomas76 posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hello everyone. I am an RN with 22 years of experience. I am looking to transition to work in a VA facility. I would like to know how does the pension plan work in a VA? do I work a certain number of...

2. transitioning from acute setting to ambulatory

   thomas76 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I have worked in a hospital environment for over 15 years. I recently got an offer to work at a family medicine center nearby. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Its 5 days a week, with no...

3. how do i know a unit is closing

   thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in General Nursing

   its a peds unit, and used to be super busy about 10-15 years back. but overall census has been low in the hospital for the last 5

4. how do i know a unit is closing

   thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in General Nursing

   We recently merged with another health system, and the fear for most staff in the entire hospital is what will happen now? will there be layoffs, or shutdown, or will they find ways to improve?...

5. how do i know a unit is closing

   thomas76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I applied and got accepted for a transfer to another unit and I hear rumors from some staff RNs and managers that the unit may close. I asked the DON of this unit if its true and she said " No...

6. helping out or obligated

   thomas76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to know everyones input on this. I got a transfer on a new unit in my hospital, and my manager in my current unit wants me to help her out until they find a replacement. This will effect...

7. Follow up on a job application

   thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks! Actually I was at that point where I wanted to go straight to the facility and give them my resume, because nobody ever responds. But I just thought of emailing the DON, and guess what??she...

8. Follow up on a job application

   thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I just send over a resume to the DON, because I did not get any response from the recruiter by applying online. I am hoping this way at least I will get noticed, and improve my chances of getting...

9. Follow up on a job application

   thomas76 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I sent my resume and cover letter recently to a director of nursing in a rehab facility. She wrote back saying she sent it to her manager who will call me for an interview. It's been 3 days since that...

10. Has anyone ever worked at JFK EDISON

    thomas76 replied to meeta404's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    That's interesting. It's the same problems I encountered with the recruiter. I think they have issues there. Someone told me she got a job by constantly calling and harassing

11. Has anyone ever worked at JFK EDISON

    thomas76 replied to meeta404's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    any luck yet getting a job in JFK? If so, please provide any helpful

12. OCH in a post office

    thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in Occupational Health

    They mentioned the job description during my interview but not in great detail. They did not talk about everyday routine. But at the time I was not offered the job, perhaps that is why. I was also...

13. OCH in a post office

    thomas76 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    i recently got a offer to work as a occupational health nurse at a nearby USPS. I don't have experience in this field. Can anyone shed some light as to how work there would be like? Thanks in advance...

14. Will vacation plans keep me from getting dream job?

    thomas76 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you nurse Beth. I was debating over this for quite some time. Because I did not want to postpone the vacation since it also involved visiting a sick family member. So I think they will...

15. CRNI and VAcc

    thomas76 replied to thomas76's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Unfortunately in our institution there is no autonomy..we basically just put in piccs and change dressings, because that is what is expected. Having my crni holds no value. So that is why I wonder...