Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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    West Penn School of Nursing?

    Kitty Hawk replied to sid05's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I believe there are 4 community hours that need to be fulfilled each year. (I'm a WPSON 2009 grad) I can't remember the exact hours. I do know that most people did attend the summer enrichment. It's a...
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    LTC helped this new nurse develop a backbone

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh I hear you! It just seems some have so much more patience than I. I get embarrassed if I'm credited with being so good with the residents etc... I don't feel I am. I feel I am...
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    working 2 twelves and 2 eights how do you like it?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does this compare to 5 eights? Do you really feel the extra day off? It seems that 3 twelves is still the best regarding hospitals, but if that's not an option does this feel like you have more of...
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    How long did it take you to get into the hospital?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    We've all heard it takes awhile but what is reasonable and what is time to move on? I've only aggresively starting applying at the beginning of the week. Before it was here and there b/c besides not...
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    How long did it take you to get into the hospital?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good! Thank you again. I am correct in thinking that even though it's an LTC they would still deserve 2 weeks notice right? It's sort of odd b/c our handbook actually states in black and white,...
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    working 2 twelves and 2 eights how do you like it?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    YES, YES YES! thank you EXACTLY! That's me, I get home and I can't get to sleep til about 2am and then I get up at 1030a and yes, I do some stuff around the house, relax and get ready to go...aka I...
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    How long did it take you to get into the hospital?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I can see why you'd say that! yeah, actually after I got my head screwed back on, it is a very good thing. It's just like Calixan states there was one I applied to that had great appeal b/c it was...
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    working 2 twelves and 2 eights how do you like it?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    yeah see I think I'd like the 3 twelves for that reason too. Plus it just seems you'd have more of a life outside of work. Funny you say you can't do anything else on those days b/c with the 5 eights...
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    How long did it take you to get into the hospital?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Okay well I guess I can somewhat answer my own question! I just got called for an interview for an IMCU for the 3rd hospital choice that I had. All 8 of the apps were submitted this past Monday. 5...
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    Pittsburgh area...LTC to acute setting

    Kitty Hawk replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey! I'm not sure about one school vs another. I know the one hospital hired a GN from CCAC and there were no rotations from that hospital, in fact her experience working an office position at the...
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    How long did it take you to get into the hospital?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, see that's the type of thing that I've heard too. That actually happened to me with a non hospital position. It seems they cajoled me pretty hard to get me in to the interview only to be told...
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    UPMC how did you get in?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ok I just got off the phone with yet another recruiter, doing the follow up call that's recommended (it's only been since the beginning of the week that I submitted) because I was told from someone...
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    Pittsburgh area...LTC to acute setting

    Kitty Hawk replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think you're asking if hospitals are willing to hire those that started off in LTC? If so, for this area I don't have any concrete proof, but I have read on the general boards it's been done so I...
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    2 page resume, what to do?

    Kitty Hawk replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the one page. I posed this q a while back and the good folks lead me to the advice of one. I added asterisks after certain things to state "unrelated work experience provide upon request"...
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    Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Because it seems a little ridiculous to broadcast it on an anonymous message board. Instead of confidence it screams of insecurity and immaturity. And if the OP goes around with this over inflated...
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    ACLS not in critical care renew or not?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering the pros and cons of renewing this. I obtained mine through my SON with our acute rotation. It expires at the end of this month. The facility that I'm at does not encourage renewel as...
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    ACLS not in critical care renew or not?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I just remember reading a thread where one of the nurses said she thought it was assinine for a nurse without critical care let alone a new nurse to take the course when they're not familiar...
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    Nursing 3-11 and marriage

    Kitty Hawk replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh do I feel you there! I'm actively searching for a job with more normal hours. I came from a background of 9 to 5 for twenty plus years and this 3-11 being an adjustment is a huge understatement....
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I swear they're going to make my days til I can get out of there, absolutely miserable. I'm desperate for help. I just got assigned to one of our toughest residents. He's disliked by all b/c he can...
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    What's the best job site you've used

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not putting all my eggs into one basket, no matter the appeal of the current prospect. I've got to try to get out of where I am faster than planned. Which sites to find give the best results?...
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whoops, forget to comment on....That'd be great if we could organize our dinners like that. Won't happen. As it is, the kitchen screws up our trays nightly dinner sometimes is still going on past...
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha she sounds like the one we inherited back after her rehab stay and she got sent to our assisted living facility and couldn't behave there (was wandering off the property and bothering the...
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh and he eats in his room b/c his choice. He refuses the dining room. I'm sure that's beneath him too. Some every day people don't like the dining room b/c it depresses them to see all the feeds....
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG Sue...just saw your post! I did that the first time I had to deal with him a few mos ago. (saved for last) b/c I knew his rep. but didn't know there were time constraints on his end. I walked in...
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for all the thoughtful responses. No, he's not the only reason I'm wanting to leave. LTC is just not for me. I'm being pushed to a breaking point and this is just one fraction of it, but it...