sunshine539

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1. Endorsement to PA from NJ- ugh.

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   hi all, I am planning on moving to PA from NJ. I thought liscence by endorsement would be an easy thing-but it is so much harder than i thought. I have everything submitted and approved EXCEPT for my NJ College Transcripts. When i first submitte...

2. discharge planner information-what does the job entail,etc.

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Case Management

   hi, I recently applied for a job for a care coordinator (discharge planner) at a hospital. Just wanted more information on what discharge planners do exactly (day to day). Also, if anyone has any idea on salary or any other information about this typ...

3. Anthem/Amerigroup Service Coordinator information

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Case Management

   hi all, I recently saw a job i may be interested in " LTSS Service Coordinator (field RN)" with Anthem subdivision of Amerigroup. wondering if anyone has worked with these companies and what this job entails or other information on the position you m...

4. employment gap on resumes and interviews?

   sunshine539 replied to sunshine539's topic in Nursing

   oh no i was never going to leave it out of my resume. was going to perhaps not include the months of employment just the years. But i decided to include the months. I don't want to make it look like i am hiding something. better just to be honest. I...

5. employment gap on resumes and interviews?

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Nursing

   hi all, I am looking to apply for per diem jobs on top of my current position, just looking to see a bit more on my days off. I currently work for an LTACH or long term acute care hospital/transitional care. I have been in this position for 2 years....

6. easy certifications to obtain?

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Nursing

   hi all, My hospital (LTACH) has a "clinical ladder" program. I have to complete everything by October. I have all of my other "tasks" done.. but I need to get a "National Specialty Certification". "National Subspeciality Certification", PICC certifi...

7. Need help..hate my job :(

   sunshine539 replied to butters9812's topic in Nursing

   As I was reading your post..I kept saying to myself this is totally me 3 years ago! My first job was on a IMCU/stepdown/tele unit. And I was feeling the same way you were--I wanted OUT of bedside... I was working night shifts feeling OK during the n...

8. Medline University CEU question?

   sunshine539 posted a topic in Nursing

   hi all, I am realizing that my date to renew my license is fastly approaching. May 2017... I have time but i'm starting to get everything together so i'm not running around like a lunatic in April :laugh:and have it in a folder in my computer in cas...

9. can i join AACN?

   sunshine539 replied to sunshine539's topic in Nursing

   Thank you!! The AACN seems to have better "benefits" than the ANA. I am currently at a LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital) for one year so far, which i am using as a "stepping stone" to get my clinical skills up to par to eventually critical care w...

10. can i join AACN?

    sunshine539 posted a topic in Nursing

    Hello all, For my current job i signed up for the clinical ladder and one of the "check points" is to join a professional organization. Is it possible to join the AACN but not be a critical care RN? I eventually want to be a critical care RN. ...

11. should i stay or should i go? advise for a young nurse trying to find her niche

    sunshine539 replied to sunshine539's topic in Nursing

    I am a young nurse (BSN) with about a little less than 2 years hospital experience, total of 3 years as a "nurse". [1 year step down on nights, a 1 year bad experience in an GI office, and now about 10 months a working days in a very busy and hectic ...

12. should i stay or should i go? advise for a young nurse trying to find her niche

    sunshine539 posted a topic in Nursing

    I am a young nurse (BSN) with about a little less than 2 years hospital experience, total of 3 years as a "nurse". [1 year step down on nights, a 1 year bad experience in an GI office, and now about 10 months a working days in a very busy and hectic ...