caseyuptonurse

caseyuptonurse

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

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

    I wouldn't have even called until atleast a week had passed. Don't come off too desperate for the job. What they said is most likely true, it is still under review. I would give them time and check...

  2. Advice on post job shadow

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was interviewed last week for a position that I have dreamt of since sophomore year of nursing school but my area is so saturated that I could not get into the unit of my dreams and I basically took...

  3. Confused. CNA VS. Nurse Technician, what are the differences?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would choose to get your CNA. I don't know about where you live but in my area they are interchangeable. I worked as a tech without school behind me for it. They also hired CNAs for the same...

  4. Comfortable shoes?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Chickie77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a pair of Nikes and I loved them (at first). After about a month of working my back was killing me. I have chronic back problems but this was the worst back pain I had ever had. The one morning...

  5. About paying off student loans

    caseyuptonurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I would have thought more about student debt when I went into school, but I just didn't think about it at the time. I decided to go to a 4 year university at 18 because everyone I was going to...

  6. Don't know how I feel about this interview...

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview today for the perfect job but I felt like I didn't get an opportunity to really shine. I first met with HR and they asked me about 3 questions (only one behavioral) and then asked...

  7. Don't know how I feel about this interview...

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

    I didn't get the job. It's okay though, I have a great job now just looking to get my foot in the door with a different

  8. Loan forgiveness options? Help!

    caseyuptonurse replied to kaimkaim's topic in General Nursing

    I have about the same amount of debt as you do, OP. If there's anything that helps get rid of that loan I want to be in on it too! But I decided to live frugally for the next 3yrs. I'm paying double...

  9. Don't know how I feel about this interview...

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

    I will hopefully hear today or tomorrow. If not I suppose I will call. Fingers are crossed though, this is a specialty I wanted to get

  10. AWD vehicle for nurses

    caseyuptonurse replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    This topic has actually made me want to go trade my Subaru in for a brand new 2015, but is it worth the payments...

  11. (Industrial) Piercings and Nursing

    caseyuptonurse replied to iamdjk's topic in Nursing Career

    I would see what your program allows. I had my industrial pierced for three years before even going into nursing. Our clinical only allowed for first holes so I would take my industrial out for...

  12. To take a rehab/SNF RN job or wait it out for acute care in Sacramento... UGH! What to do

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

    My two cents, I currently work in a saturated area as well. I took the first position I was offered, which happened to be rehab. I have learned plenty of skills so far in my first 8 months. I recently...

  13. AWD vehicle for nurses

    caseyuptonurse replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy, no oil issues. I bought it while in school figuring that I could get to clinical in bad weather. I lived far from home so I had to have a dependable vehicle. The gas...

  14. 1yr+ nurse got 2 good offers, PCU or Rehab Unit? HELP!

    caseyuptonurse replied to T.Dix.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in rehab and it's my first RN job. I LOVE it. The way you make it sound the staff is better at the rehab which can make or break a job. Supportive staff is so important, at least to me. Also if...

  15. Don't know how I feel about this interview...

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

    That gives me hope. Usually the interviews I go on the ask multiple questions and then just ask me if I have any questions at the

  16. first RN paycheck?

    caseyuptonurse replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    My first check went towards savings for a house and I spent a little to buy stuff for work i.e.:new scrubs, new shoes, and new stethoscope. I still live with my parents and plan to until I have enough...

  17. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

    caseyuptonurse replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm also interest in how long they last. I bought a pair the other day and I'm waiting for them to be shipped. I owned Nikes for the past 6 months and they have been killing my feet and back for the...

  18. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    caseyuptonurse replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    In my opinion I'm a pretty darn good nurse, and I didn't do THAT well academically. I still graduated with honors but no matter what I did I could hardly ever get an A in my nursing classes. Clinical...

  19. Is this considered acute experience?

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Rehabilitation

    I actually work on a spinal cord injury unit now! Haha. But since posting this I have already received two interviews for stepdown units that I'm considering. So there is

  20. Is this considered acute experience?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I work in a freestanding acute rehab hospital. We deal with brian injury, strokes, spinal cord injury, COPD deconditioning, cardiac deconditioning, ortho, and more. I feel like I'm on a med-surg floor...

  21. What is your average amount of shift cancellations

    caseyuptonurse replied to grammy57's topic in General Nursing

    Due to census I've lost about four. But we still get paid when we are called off on our scheduled time. So I didn't miss out on any pay. My other organization I've lost about ten, I don't get paid for...

  22. The Fat One

    caseyuptonurse replied to Pink86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can understand someone using the description "fat" when there is no other way to describe someone's appearance. But this should have been done behind closed doors. I've had patients call me the...

  23. Should I stay or should I go and where to?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel so torn with my job situation currently. I am a newer grad with a little bit less than a year of experience. I currently work in adult inpatient rehab and subacute peds but I want to get my...

  24. Being Bullied

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

    I wouldn't pull race into this either. Smh. Honestly, sometimes people will just be this way towards you for no reason. I had an NP that did what ever she could to tattle on me and run to the DON....

  25. Job Offer based on references?

    caseyuptonurse replied to ej1104's topic in Operating Room

    I am in the same boat and looking at what others say to this as well. I plan on staying at my current place of employment but dropping down to per diem. And I don't know how to mention that either...