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  1. Home health vs med surg

    RN3339 replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Home Health

    Yes, that is typical. Many do a group interview with a basic test and if you pass your hired. Others basically hire anyone that meets their minimum qualifications and passes their background check....

  2. Home health vs med surg

    RN3339 replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Home Health

    Ok, awesome, I'll give you my perspective on PDN. First, depending on what state you live in rates may be really low compared to what you are making now. Reimbursement rates have either not changed...

  3. WWYD: Caregiver not home at end of shift?

    RN3339 replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Agencies usually require there to be a trained alternate caregiver other than the primary give (or two alternates) because emergencies can and will arise. That being said the first thing I would of...

  4. "Wasteful Nurses"

    RN3339 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Unfortunately, there are cases like this and sometimes in private duty you have to trial a few cases before you find a fit. Have you discussed your concerns with your office team? Usually hand...

  5. Home health vs med surg

    RN3339 replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Home Health

    It's two totally different worlds. And I'm home health there are a variety of roles including private duty shift work, skilled nursing visits, or roles that are more case management. Will this be...

  6. Interview

    RN3339 replied to Nica-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Glad to hear your first interview went well! A CPR card is also known as BLS or basic life support. It is a required certification for mostly all nursing jobs. Several agencies offer it, but most...

  7. Needing Advice...

    RN3339 replied to Coppersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters. Your first year is the hardest, sometimes a little longer. Personally, I would try to stay where you are at least for a full year in your RN position. This would...

  8. What am I doing wrong?

    RN3339 replied to yesterday's topic in General Nursing

    Please try not to get discouraged. The wheels move very slowly. It took me being persistent with the nurse recruiters in human resources for over a year and two interviews at my local hospital before...