caseyuptonurse

caseyuptonurse

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  1. Considering applying to Peds Home Health as "stepping stone" to Peds Med-Surg at hospital?

    caseyuptonurse replied to x28y31's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have similar work history as you do. I worked as an aide in long term pediatrics and I got a job as an RN in acute rehab with adults. I also work per diem in the long term peds facility that I was a...

  2. Tips for a new grad on short term rehab unit

    caseyuptonurse replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work in a freestanding acute rehab hospital that I started as a new grad so it's a little bit different but... A good report sheet is necessary. Get a formatted sheet that you write everything down...

  3. Cost of your RN degree??

    caseyuptonurse replied to SML456's topic in General Nursing

    My BSN cost me close to 70k. I'm not proud of it and I wish I didn't spend that much but lesson learned for if I ever go back to school. I went to a state college when I graduated high school like...

  4. Trying to get that full time night shift job...

    caseyuptonurse replied to miscangelious's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't hurt to do part time nights for now if you can financially afford to... Most places will put you on full time orientation as a new grad so you might even be working full time hours for a...

  5. HELP!!!!

    caseyuptonurse replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So how did everything

  6. Working overtime at job vs 2nd PRN job elsewhere

    caseyuptonurse replied to ArrowRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've tried both here and I make the most working per diem at another job. My work pays the same way as yours with the 36 hours and 8 going to make 40 for both weeks and then just 4 left for overtime...

  7. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    caseyuptonurse replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was covering up an older confused man in our white blankets in his bed due to him being "cold." All of a sudden he goes on ranting, "I'm sick of this! White everything! White sheets, white blankets,...

  8. New Nurse Jobs South of Bethlehem, Pa

    caseyuptonurse replied to PaParamedic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're staying in PA your best bet is to get a job in Philly... But if you live in Bethlehem that will be quite a commute. Philly pays about $10 more an hour than Bethlehem/Allentown area. I even...

  9. Changing/Eliminating 1:1's?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

    We have our 1:1's for patients that are harmful to themselves. For q15 checks we still have sitters which if there's multiple q15 checks on the floor it works wonderfully because that one sitter can...

  10. suspended for doing the right thing...

    caseyuptonurse replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it was a little much for you to be suspended... But at the same time I don't agree with taking the kid outside while the rest of the kids were having an ice cream party. Let the kid be a kid...

  11. Precepting not even 2 years exp

    caseyuptonurse replied to hh6RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was precepted I had a new nurse percepting me when I was also a new nurse. She basically started with "ask me questions but if there is something I don't know the answer to then we will look it...

  12. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently waiting with almost two weeks since my first interview. I am in no rush as I have a job I love and I am only looking forward to a switch in specialty and advancing my career but this...

  13. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the replies! Yes, definitely applying elsewhere if I see positions I really want. And I will be calling weekly to find out if there's any budget changes. I am so bummed because this is...

  14. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Well received a call today. They said I am their number one choice but they have to figure out budgeting for the new building I would be a part of before they hire me. They said in a week or two they...

  15. Day shift vs. night shift

    caseyuptonurse replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    That's so interesting because ours is visa versa. I guess it depends on the personalities of the

  16. Student Loan Debt

    caseyuptonurse replied to RN3307's topic in General Students

    I'd say that's outrageous for an ADN. Around here they don't even hire them anymore unless you're in a nursing home or you promise your employer you are starting your BSN within a certain time frame....

  17. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Well that gives me hope... Still waiting.

  18. Vacation scheduling

    caseyuptonurse replied to Tingle6's topic in General Nursing

    I think the seniority scheduling is awful... It is great for the nurses with seniority though, I can't blame them for it. Ours is one schedule for our 3 combined units and only one nurse can be off...

  19. When did this trend start??

    caseyuptonurse replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I do think a graduation ceremony should be traditional but I don't really see the problem with dressing up a morter if it's done tastefully. A few friends and I got together and decorated ours with...

  20. Does. Anyone like their CNA job??

    caseyuptonurse replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was a CNA I loved it!!! ... Well most of it. 😉 I loved being able to have more time with my patients and create that bond that only happens during patient care. I decided to pursue...

  21. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    caseyuptonurse replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked 2-3 part time jobs at a time while in school giving me 40 hrs a week. Yes, you need to time manage but it can be done. I would get upset at school actually because I had professors tell me...

  22. Not having a car during nursing school.

    caseyuptonurse replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    I don't know how good transportation services are where you live but I wouldn't have been able to make it through school without a vehicle. Yes, you can carpool with others but even that wouldn't have...

  23. Skechers vs Addidas

    caseyuptonurse replied to akg713's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I owned a pair of Adidas and wore them for a little over a month before switching to Nike. They were wonderful at first but then they were too worn and my feet and back started to hurt. I owned the...

  24. HELP!!!!

    caseyuptonurse replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in a similar situation in the same area so I understand you. It's upsetting when the people around you are landing these awesome jobs when you have been working your orifice off and watching on...

  25. I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

    caseyuptonurse replied to EternalFeather's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No I don't think you ruined your chance. But don't keep calling each day. Wait a week to call again. These things take time and they might get annoyed if they are called too often. Good